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.
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.
WorldNorway's King Harald V has died. He was 89 years old. Thousands of mourners braved the rain in Oslo to say goodbye as his coffin was carried from the National Hospital to the palace.
WorldThis weekend, Iceland will hold a referendum on whether to resume negotiations on EU membership. Polls show a narrow lead for the yes side. If Iceland joins the EU, the Nordic balance of power will be shaken - and pressure will increase on an increasingly isolated Norway, Norwegian politicians warn.
WorldNorway is holding its breath. According to the court, King Harald's health condition remains "very serious." In Oslo, people flocked to Slottsplassen to honor the 89-year-old monarch.
WorldNorway 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.
ConflictsOn Wednesday, Norway honored the 77 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks in Oslo and on Utøya on July 22, 2011.
WorldA 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. It looks like a ghost town,” a resident of the area tells VG.
WorldNorway is opening a consulate general in Nuuk. Norway says the decision is part of the new strategy of Arctic NATO members.
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