The Swedish Ski Association wants the government to deny Russian skiers visas for the World Championships in Falun. Similar discussions are now underway in Norway, where several parties in the Storting are pressuring the justice minister, NTB reports.
SportsThe Norwegian Parliament's website has been partially down since 3 p.m. A Russian hacker group claims to be behind the outage.
World politicsFlags at half-mast, seas of flowers and royalty from all over the world. Today, Norway's "grandfather" - King Harald - is being buried. He embraced us all. He deserves a proper farewell, says Hilde Østrem, retired doctor.
WorldThere will be a long procession on foot following King Harald's coffin from the palace to Oslo Cathedral. In addition to the royal family, foreign royalty and heads of state will be included in the funeral procession, which will begin at 12:00 on Wednesday.
WorldAfter the death of Harald V, Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII, with a queen at his side.
WorldSeveral 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.
FootballThe call to sit quietly in the boat does not apply to Norway this summer. With the rowing chant, they have stormed ahead in the World Cup. But where does it come from and what has it meant historically? It is not typically Norwegian to be so united and collective, says Arve Hjelseth, professor of sports psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
SportsNorway's football team will receive royal support during the World Cup match against Senegal in New Jersey on Tuesday night.
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