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Haugesund Opener ‘Battle of Oslo’ Has Become ‘Unpleasantly Relevant,’ Says Director Daniel Fahre: ‘I Had Tears in My Eyes’
Variety
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August 20, 2025
This year’s opening film of the Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund might be about the “Battle of Oslo” – or rather, the sinking of German cruiser Blücher back in 1940 – but it has become “unpleasantly relevant,” says director Daniel...
The right wing case for Israel scepticism
The Critic
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August 27, 2025
Britain’s national interest is not code for uncritical support of Benjamin Netanyahu What is the first and chief principle of British foreign policy? It must, surely, be that of British interests; after all, as Palmerston argued, England has no...
Russian Security Forces Eliminate Ukrainian Sabotage Group in Bryansk Region
Sputnik News
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August 20, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250820/russian-security-forces-eliminate-ukrainian-sabotage-group-in-bryansk-region-1122653279.html Russian Security Forces Eliminate Ukrainian Sabotage Group in Bryansk Region Russian Security Forces Eliminate Ukrainian...
Norway blames Russian hackers for April dam attack
GCN
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August 15, 2025
Norway’s unprecedented public attribution of the April dam cyberattack to Russian hackers marks a significant escalation in the Nordic nation’s confrontation with Moscow’s hybrid warfare tactics, representing the first time Oslo has officially...
Trump pressed Norway’s minister for a Nobel Prize, report claims
GCN
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August 19, 2025
Donald Trump’s unprecedented cold call to Norway’s finance minister reveals the extraordinary lengths to which the president will go in pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize, mixing diplomatic protocol with personal ambition. The reported conversation,...
Norway says to recruit 14 leading foreign researchers under new gov't program
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Norway is set to welcome 14 leading foreign researchers under a new government program, including 13 from major U.S. academic institutions, the Ministry of Education and Research said Friday. Run by the Research Council...
Son of Norway princess accused of rape, faces 10 yrs in jail | 5 things to know
Hindustan Times
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August 19, 2025
The Norwegian royal family has been hit with a major scandal after son of Norway’s crown princess was charged with rape, domestic violence, assault and other crimes. 28-year-old Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson...
Norway to grant almost $100 mln to Ukraine to purchase gas — Naftogaz CEO
TASS
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August 15, 2025
MOSCOW, August 15. /TASS/. Norway will allocate almost $100 million to Ukraine to purchase natural gas, CEO of Naftogaz, Sergey Koretsky announced. "The Norwegian government is providing 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($98.3 million) for gas imports...
Homeless Alice Springs man to play soccer for Australia in Norway
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 19, 2025
A young man from Alice Springs who has experienced homelessness for most of his life is travelling to Norway to represent Australia in a week-long street soccer tournament. About 450 men and women from 40 countries are coming together for the 20th...
Record quarterly results for Norwegian deepwater driller
Upstream
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Increased dayrates and strong utilisation of its deepwater rigs has underpinned new quarterly financial records for Norway's top offshore drilling company. Odfjell Drilling reported second quarter 2025 revenue of US$219 million, earnings before...
Marius Borg Høiby, Son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Indicted on 32 Charges, Including 4 Counts of Rape
Vanity Fair
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August 19, 2025
After an investigation, which closed in June, the Norwegian Public Prosecutor’s Office officially indicted Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. The 28-year-old, the future queen consort’s son with ex-partner Morten...
Norway allocates $100M to Ukraine for natural gas imports
Ukrinform
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August 15, 2025
The Norwegian government announced on Friday that it will provide Ukraine with 1 billion kroner ($98.29 million) to import natural gas and ensure sufficient supplies ahead of the winter season. That is according to Devdiscourse.com, Ukrinform...
Israeli Airstrikes on Damascus Kill Six Syrian Soldiers
Tempo.co
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August 27, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Six Syrian army officers were killed in an Israeli drone attack in southern Damascus. Syrian government TV, El Ekhbariya, reported that the attack occurred a day after Syria condemned Israel's new military strike outside the...
Son of Norway’s crown princess indicted on rape, other charges
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
OSLO, Norway — Norwegian prosecutors on Monday announced that they have indicted the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple charges including rape after a lengthy investigation. Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbø said Marius Borg...
Eurovision Sport to stream Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup
Advanced Television
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August 18, 2025
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced an agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF) to stream the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup on Eurovision Sport, the EBU’s digital platform. The event will take place in Oslo, Norway...
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess, charged with rape and multiple offenses, faces up to 10 years prison time
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Synopsis Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 32 criminal charges, including rape, domestic violence, and assault. The charges stem from incidents between 2018 and 2024, with photographic and video evidence...
'Don't give up': How a move to Norway can be a boost for your career
The Local - Norway
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August 19, 2025
The Local's Mari Wachelke spoke to three international residents from different countries and industries whose careers flourished after moving to Norway. Moving abroad requires a mix of adventurous spirit, a strong skill set, patience with...
RED Goes Green: Radisson RED Oslo City Centre Debuts as a Verified Net Zero Hotel
Hospitality Net
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August 19, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel. The hotel is a bold new addition to the Norwegian capital and one of the first two hotels globally to achieve Verified Net Zero status....
Norwegian Cruise Line offers multi-destination Asia cruises in 2026
TTG Asia
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August 14, 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2026 Asia itinerary offers travellers the chance to visit multiple destinations across the region in a single trip, without the need for separate transportation or accommodation bookings. This provides opportunities to...
Norway blames Russia for cyberattack on hydropower dam
The Kyiv Independent
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August 14, 2025
Norway’s intelligence service has accused Russia of carrying out a cyberattack earlier this year that took control of a hydropower dam in the country’s west and opened a floodgate for four hours. The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) said...