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Norwegian Party Bus Tradition Faces Changes Amid Concerns

The Norwegian students' party bus riding is threatened. Both parents and politicians express strong concern over the celebration and now a move of the festivities is proposed – to after graduation.

Norwegian Party Bus Tradition Faces Changes Amid Concerns

Nordic Leaders Discuss Defense Amid Rising Russian Presence

The Nordic leaders met in Finnish Turku to discuss joint preparedness. The eight leaders announced that a comprehensive security concept will strengthen cooperation.

Nordic Leaders Discuss Defense Amid Rising Russian Presence

Norway to Receive Up to 15 Gaza Patients in 2023

Norway will receive up to 15 new patients from Gaza, according to a government decision. "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic.

Norway to Receive Up to 15 Gaza Patients in 2023

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The United Kingdom is pausing talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement and introducing sanctions against settlers in the West Bank. Several EU countries also want to toughen their tone towards Israel, among other things by reviewing cooperation agreements and introducing sanctions against ministers.

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

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

Trump Lifts Ban on Equinor's Empire Wind Project Near New York

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has lifted the ban on the Norwegian company Equinor's construction of a wind farm, called Empire Wind, in the sea off New York. .

Trump Lifts Ban on Equinor's Empire Wind Project Near New York

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable". .

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Norway Criticizes Israel's Gaza Attack as Violation of International Law

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (The Labour Party) harshly criticizes Israel's assault on Gaza during the night towards Sunday. .

Norway Criticizes Israel's Gaza Attack as Violation of International Law

Norway's Prime Minister to Meet Food Companies Over Price Hikes

Sharply rising food prices are now prompting Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to act and summon six food companies. > We cannot sit and watch prices rise so much.

Norway's Prime Minister to Meet Food Companies Over Price Hikes

Nordic Leaders Meet in Faroe Islands for Arctic Security Summit

The heads of government in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway are gathering for a summit on security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic on Monday. .

Nordic Leaders Meet in Faroe Islands for Arctic Security Summit

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Ulf Kristersson is attending a dinner in Oslo tonight within the British-led defence cooperation JEF. The Prime Minister will prepare with Nordic colleagues for the next major summit with Donald Trump, in the Netherlands in June.

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House. Ukraine and trade were on the agenda, and the atmosphere was cheerful – but no tariff relief for Norway seems to be forthcoming.

Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

Trump Increases Pressure on Russia After Kyiv Attack

The USA's President Donald Trump is sharpening his tone after last night's large Russian attack on Kyiv. According to Trump, Russia is now being heavily pressured by the Americans to achieve a ceasefire.

Trump Increases Pressure on Russia After Kyiv Attack

Norway's Leaders Meet with Trump at White House

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg are to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, reports VG. .

Norway's Leaders Meet with Trump at White House

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

The EU wants to negotiate with the USA – but is preparing for countermeasures. On Wednesday, a first list of retaliatory tariffs will be voted on.

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

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

Norway doubles its support – invests 85 billion

The government and opposition parties in the Norwegian parliament are in agreement to increase support to Ukraine to 85 billion Norwegian kronor. It is more than double the current level.

Norway doubles its support – invests 85 billion

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

It is not enough to spend three percent of GDP on defense, says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. She is calling for closer defense cooperation in the Nordic region – and announces a Norwegian-Danish one together with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv.

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Norwegian and Danish Billion-Support to Ukraine

Norway and Denmark announce new billions to Ukraine ahead of the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. .

Norwegian and Danish Billion-Support to Ukraine

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe. .

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany