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Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Delicate, but positive, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. .

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Italy Equates Sports Referees with Police Officers to Curb Violence

Italy is taking a new approach to curb violence against, among other things, football referees. They will now be seen as public officials and attacks on referees can be punished as severely as crimes against police officers.

Italy Equates Sports Referees with Police Officers to Curb Violence

Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Sentenced for Assault on Daughter

The Norwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen is sentenced in the district court for assault against one of his children. But he is acquitted at the same time of all allegations of assault against his son and running star Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Sentenced for Assault on Daughter

Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Awaits Verdict in Assault Trial

It is the assault trial that has shaken Norway – and received enormous attention. Today, the verdict against athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen will be announced.

Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Awaits Verdict in Assault Trial

NATO Nations Sign Agreement for Mass Purchase of Swedish CV90 Vehicles

Sweden and several NATO countries sign agreement in Brussels on large purchase of Swedish CV90 combat vehicles. The orders are not to affect deliveries to Ukraine, promises the defence minister.

NATO Nations Sign Agreement for Mass Purchase of Swedish CV90 Vehicles

Casper Ruud Exits French Championships Due to Injury

The seventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud has finished playing in the French Championships in Paris, where he has reached the final twice. Ruud sustained an injury during the match against the Portuguese Nuno Borges, who won the second round with 3–1 in sets.

Casper Ruud Exits French Championships Due to Injury

Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

The organizer of the prestigious Ballon d'Or gala has received severe criticism. Now the award ceremony is being moved to September to avoid colliding with national team matches on the women's side.

Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

Nato's new regional air command in Norway is located in Reitan near Bodø, the country's government announces. .

NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

Alexander Sørloth Scores Four Goals in 23 Minutes for Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid's Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth did what he wanted during the first half against his old club, Real Sociedad. And just that day he felt like pouring in four goals within 23 minutes.

Alexander Sørloth Scores Four Goals in 23 Minutes for Atletico Madrid

Wrexham's Rise: From Division Five to Premier League Contenders

From a club on the decline in division five to Premier League? Well, if Wrexham keeps up the pace as well as speed, nothing seems impossible. Wales' own equivalent to Åshöjdens BK is on its way to a third promotion in as many years.

Wrexham's Rise: From Division Five to Premier League Contenders

Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court

One year ago, Anders Besseberg was sentenced to prison for gross corruption, despite his denial. Now it's time for the former chairman of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to have his appeal tried.

Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court

Trump Administration Halts New York Offshore Wind Farm Construction

The Trump administration has stopped the Norwegian company Equinor's construction of a wind farm, called Empire Wind, in the sea off New York. Equinor confirms to NTB that the construction of wind turbines is stopped on Thursday.

Trump Administration Halts New York Offshore Wind Farm Construction

Norway Welcomes More Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care

Eight patients with attendants were evacuated on Wednesday from war-torn Gaza Strip to Norway for medical treatment, announces the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. .

Norway Welcomes More Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care

Norwegian Club Wins Legal Battle Over Uefa Fines for Fan Chants

The Norwegian Brann has won a legal dispute against the European Football Association (Uefa). The club should not have been fined when supporters shouted "Uefa mafia".

Norwegian Club Wins Legal Battle Over Uefa Fines for Fan Chants

Search Continues for Missing Plane in Norway with Two Feared Dead

A smaller plane is feared to have crashed into a lake outside Bergen in Norway. According to the police, there were two people on board the plane.

Search Continues for Missing Plane in Norway with Two Feared Dead

Myanmar Earthquake Adds to Struggles in War-Torn Nation

Friday's earthquake occurred in a country already scarred by civil war and previous natural disasters. People are struggling to survive, says Rico Wallenta, the Swedish Red Cross's envoy in Myanmar.

Myanmar Earthquake Adds to Struggles in War-Torn Nation

Marius Høiby Loses Appeal on Extended Visitation Ban

Marius Borg Høiby's appeal of the extended restraining order against a former girlfriend is rejected, reports Norwegian Aftenposten. .

Marius Høiby Loses Appeal on Extended Visitation Ban

Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges Once More

The former football bigwigs Sepp Blatter, 89, and Michel Platini, 69, are acquitted again of allegations of corruption and fraud. .

Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges Once More

Zelensky Confirms US Talks on Ceasefire Set for Monday in Saudi Arabia

At a high tempo, Volodymyr Zelenskyj is seeking strengthened European support – and he thanks Norway in particular during his visit to Oslo. The Ukrainian president also confirms that new talks with the USA will be held on Monday in Saudi Arabia.

Zelensky Confirms US Talks on Ceasefire Set for Monday in Saudi Arabia

Zelensky Confirms Upcoming US Talks Amid European Support Tour

At a high tempo, Volodymyr Zelenskyj is seeking strengthened European support – and he thanks Norway in particular during his visit to Oslo. The Ukrainian president also confirms that new talks with the USA will be held on Monday in Saudi Arabia.

Zelensky Confirms Upcoming US Talks Amid European Support Tour

Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

FIS Chairman Johan Eliasch slams Norway after the WC scandal with manipulated suits. I am deeply shocked, says the Swedish-Briton.

Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

Scandal in the World Championship – Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified

Three Norwegian ski jumpers were disqualified in the World Championship in Trondheim for manipulating their suits. Norway's national team coach Magnus Brevig denies cheating while the head of jumping Jan Erik Aalbu apologizes.

Scandal in the World Championship – Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified

World Championship Relay Postponed – Ski Jumping Cancelled

The cross-country skiers' World Championship relay in Trondheim is threatened by storm winds – and has been postponed by half an hour. The World Championship competition in Nordic combined – where they were supposed to start with ski jumping – is simultaneously cancelled.

World Championship Relay Postponed – Ski Jumping Cancelled

The Public Criticism: "Going Home to Eat Friday Tacos"

There were only around 1,500-2,000 spectators in the stands when the women's World Championship normal hill final was decided in Trondheim. Now, the former ski jumping star Maren Lundby is directing criticism at the organizers' decision to hold the final on Friday afternoon.

The Public Criticism: "Going Home to Eat Friday Tacos"