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Norway urges Meta to strengthen protections for children and young people on social media
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Norway urges Meta to strengthen protections for children and young people on social media

In a letter to tech giant Meta, the Norwegian government expresses "clear expectations" that the company will introduce stronger protections for children and young people using social media in Norway.
Norway’s Princess Astrid has died, royal court says
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Norway’s Princess Astrid has died, royal court says

Princess Astrid of Norway has died, the Norwegian court has announced. She was the sister of the recently deceased King Harald and was 94 years old
Støre says Zelenskyy's plane was nearly hit by drone after Moldova takeoff
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Støre says Zelenskyy's plane was nearly hit by drone after Moldova takeoff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a dramatic start to his trip to Oslo and King Harald's funeral. His plane was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova
King Haakon honored as Harald laid to rest in royal crypt
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King Haakon honored as Harald laid to rest in royal crypt

King Harald's funeral is over - now flags are raised and a salute is fired for Norway's new royal couple. King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit and the rest of the royal family wave from the palace in Oslo
Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch
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Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch

Flags at half-mast, seas of flowers and royalty from all over the world. Today, Norway's "grandfather" - King Harald - is being buried
Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo
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Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo

There 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
Norway overtakes Sweden in space race with historic satellite launch from Andøya
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Norway overtakes Sweden in space race with historic satellite launch from Andøya

Norway is ahead of Sweden in the space race. A space rocket has been launched from Norwegian soil, putting small satellites into orbit around the Earth
National mourning in Norway as King Haakon takes first steps after Harald’s death
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National mourning in Norway as King Haakon takes first steps after Harald’s death

Norwegians are mourning the late King Harald, and national mourning prevails. At the same time, the country’s new monarch, King Haakon VIII, is taking the first steps in his new role
King Harald’s 10-year-old speech is being praised as a powerful message of unity
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King Harald’s 10-year-old speech is being praised as a powerful message of unity

“Norway is you. Norway is us
King Haakon VIII takes the throne after Harald V’s death
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King Haakon VIII takes the throne after Harald V’s death

After the death of Harald V, Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII, with a queen at his side
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
Iceland votes on EU talks, raising pressure on Norway
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Iceland votes on EU talks, raising pressure on Norway

This weekend, Iceland will hold a referendum on whether to resume negotiations on EU membership. Polls show a narrow lead for the yes side
King Harald’s condition remains very serious, Norwegian court says
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King Harald’s condition remains very serious, Norwegian court says

Norway is holding its breath. According to the court, King Harald's health condition remains "very serious
Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine
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Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine

Norway is pledging nine billion dollars, equivalent to 85 billion kronor, in continued support for Ukraine. The announcement came as leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
Norway marks 15 years since Utøya attacks with memorials and speeches
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Norway marks 15 years since Utøya attacks with memorials and speeches

On Wednesday, Norway honored the 77 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks in Oslo and on Utøya on July 22, 2011.
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
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
Hunt for Norwegian oil and gas expands across North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea
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Hunt for Norwegian oil and gas expands across North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea

The Norwegian government is opening up the search for new oil and gas discoveries in 70 areas - so-called blocks - in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
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.
Norway to manufacture Ukrainian drones
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Norway to manufacture Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Norway on Tuesday.
Norway inaugurates new government building 15 years after the bomb
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Norway inaugurates new government building 15 years after the bomb

Norway's government building was destroyed by a bomb that preceded the Utøya massacre. Now, 15 years later, it is being reopened
European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory
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European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory

European leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X
The Russian shadow fleet should be clamped down on harder
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The Russian shadow fleet should be clamped down on harder

The Russian shadow fleet will be met with a tougher response, promise the countries in the northern European, British-led defense cooperation JEF. "We must hunt them down even harder," says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Social Democrats want a Swedish consulate in Greenland, Magdalena Andersson says
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Social Democrats want a Swedish consulate in Greenland, Magdalena Andersson says

The Social Democrats want a Swedish consulate in Greenland, party leader Magdalena Andersson said at a press conference with her Nordic colleagues.
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