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Norwegians say King Haakon will be fine after Harald’s death
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Norwegians say King Haakon will be fine after Harald’s death

A day has passed since Norway's "grandfather", King Harald V, died at the age of 89. When Norwegians wake up on Saturday, many still see a bright future with their successor, King Haakon
Thousands Follow King Harald’s Final Journey to Oslo Palace
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Thousands Follow King Harald’s Final Journey to Oslo Palace

Norway's King Harald V has died. He was 89 years old
Norway to continue Barents Sea oil drilling despite possible EU Arctic moratorium
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Norway to continue Barents Sea oil drilling despite possible EU Arctic moratorium

Norway will continue drilling for oil in the Barents Sea even if the EU extends its moratorium on this, according to Norway's Energy Minister Terje Aasland (Labor Party).
Gardermoen reopens after strike, but major flight disruptions continue
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Gardermoen reopens after strike, but major flight disruptions continue

Gardermoen Airport outside Oslo was closed early Sunday morning in connection with the Norwegian air traffic controllers’ strike. The airport reopened at noon Sunday, but air traffic remained heavily disrupted for the rest of the day
Oslo Airport to close for five hours as strike cancels flights to and from Stockholm
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Oslo Airport to close for five hours as strike cancels flights to and from Stockholm

Oslo Airport Gardermoen will be completely closed to traffic for five hours on Sunday when Norwegian air traffic controllers go on strike. Four departures to and four arrivals from Oslo at Arlanda have been canceled
Norway also concerned as World Ski Championships TV rights remain unsold six months out
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Norway also concerned as World Ski Championships TV rights remain unsold six months out

With six months left until the World Ski Championships, interest in broadcasting the event has cooled. Neither in Norway nor Sweden has anyone bought the broadcasting rights
UEFA expected to hold emergency meeting over FIFA commercial rights plan, boycott discussed
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UEFA expected to hold emergency meeting over FIFA commercial rights plan, boycott discussed

FIFA wants to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA is expected to hold an emergency meeting this week, and there are reports of a boycott of future championships from the European side
Trump rolls out new tariffs on EU imports as old duties expire
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Trump rolls out new tariffs on EU imports as old duties expire

The US is introducing new tariffs against a wide range of countries starting Friday - as the old tariffs expire. “This does not seem to involve any drama for Swedish companies,” says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) in a written comment
Massive fire in Drammen, Norway destroys more than 100 homes
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Massive fire in Drammen, Norway destroys more than 100 homes

A major fire has spread through a row house area in Drammen, Norway - and according to police, more than 100 homes have been destroyed. “Everything is gone
Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run
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Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run

Several Norwegian parties are open to hosting the World Cup and European Football Championships in the country. Venstre is positive about Norway hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup, party leader Guri Melby tells Aftenposten
Norway to continue celebrations after historic World Cup run despite quarter-final defeat
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Norway to continue celebrations after historic World Cup run despite quarter-final defeat

Things are not over in Norway yet. After the historic World Cup success, the national team will now be celebrated by both king and country
Swedish man found dead in the Norwegian mountains after being reported missing
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Swedish man found dead in the Norwegian mountains after being reported missing

A Swede has been found dead in the mountains of Nordland in northern Norway after being reported missing on Sunday evening, reports the news agency NTB.
Norway opens consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland
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Norway opens consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland

Norway is opening a consulate general in Nuuk. Norway says the decision is part of the new strategy of Arctic NATO members
Norway: Israel's violence against Gaza convoy activists unacceptable
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Norway: Israel's violence against Gaza convoy activists unacceptable

Norway has criticized Israel's treatment of activists from the latest Gaza convoy, reports NTB.
Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon
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Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled scheduled events due to his wife Mette-Marit's illness. The Norwegian parliament is now opening its doors to allow his daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, to lead the government in his absence
Swedes fined in Norway for throwing stones across border into Russia
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Swedes fined in Norway for throwing stones across border into Russia

Three Swedish citizens have been fined in Norway for throwing stones across the border into Russia.
UNHCR: Number of displaced people is falling for the first time in ten years
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UNHCR: Number of displaced people is falling for the first time in ten years

The number of people fleeing violence and persecution is decreasing for the first time in ten years, according to UNHCR's annual report.
Wage dispute - tennis stars threaten strike
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Wage dispute - tennis stars threaten strike

On the tennis courts in Paris, stars like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will spend many hours over the next two weeks. In front of the microphones, however, they will be allotted a maximum of 15 minutes
Iranian Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi floats between life and death
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Iranian Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi floats between life and death

Iranian Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is hovering between life and death, her lawyers in France say. We are not just fighting for Narges' freedom; we are fighting for her heart to keep beating, says lawyer Chirinne Ardakani
Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford
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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Manchester United's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly been taken to hospital by ambulance. The 84-year-old Ferguson was watching Manchester United play Liverpool at Old Trafford when he felt unwell
World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit
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World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit

FIFA is expected to increase the funding for this summer's Men's World Cup, following demands from a number of European football associations, Norwegian news agency NTB has learned.
Norway introduces age limit for social media, barring use of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat until age 16
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Norway introduces age limit for social media, barring use of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat until age 16

The Norwegian government is introducing an age limit for social media.
Bjørndalen struggles in vain, receives no new offer
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Bjørndalen struggles in vain, receives no new offer

Einar Hedegart chose skiing when he was not allowed to join the Norwegian biathlon team. Legendary Ole Einar Bjørndalen is working to get the biathlon team to reconsider - but in vain
Successful Norwegian Einar Hedegart has decided it's over and is switching from biathlon to cross-country skiing
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Successful Norwegian Einar Hedegart has decided it's over and is switching from biathlon to cross-country skiing

Double Olympic gold medalist Einar Hedegart has made his choice. The 24-year-old is switching from biathlon to cross-country skiing
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