The funeral of the late King Harald will take place on September 9 at 1 p.m. The public in Norway will have the opportunity to say goodbye to King Harald at the coffin starting Tuesday, the Norwegian court announced in a press release.
WorldA moved King Haakon VIII paid tribute to his father - the late King Harald - and addressed the Norwegian people in his first address to the nation. “Thank you very much,” said the Norwegian king, dressed in a black suit and black tie, to all those gathered in front of the palace to honor Harald’s memory.
WorldIn connection with the death of Norway's King Harald, Crown Princess Victoria is issuing a statement, the Royal House says.
SwedenNorwegians 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.
WorldToday, Icelanders go to the polls to say yes or no to reopening EU negotiations. But the issue is dividing the country, and it is expected to be a very close race. "It is the closest race I have seen in Icelandic politics," says political scientist Eiríkur Bergmann.
WorldA day has passed since Norway's “grandfather”, King Harald V, died at the age of 89. When Norwegians wake up on Saturday, many still see a bright future with his successor, King Haakon VIII. Things will go well with Haakon as king, Erik Schjerven tells TT.
WorldOn Saturday, Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja would have celebrated their wedding anniversary - just one day after the king's death.
WorldManchester City claimed their second consecutive Premier League victory with a 4-1 away win over Crystal Palace. Erling Braut Haaland scored twice in the match.
Football“Norway is you. Norway is us.” As King Harald of Norway is now being remembered and honored after his death, one of his speeches stands out. With the speech “Norway is one,” delivered 10 years ago, the king moved and influenced people far beyond Norway’s borders.
WorldThe news was expected, but it was still a hard blow for Norwegians mourning the death of King Harald. He was a beloved king for everyone, he brought people together in a unique way, says Solveig Sundby at the palace in Oslo.
WorldThe Norwegian people mourn their dead king. Harald was more than a head of state and ruler - he was also a successful athlete and had a deep interest in sports. For those of us involved in sports, he has been a role model, says national football team captain Ståle Solbakken to Dagbladet.
FootballAfter 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 has died. "Throughout the years, the King has been a good friend to me, my family and to Sweden. King Harald is now mourned by many in our country," Sweden's King Carl Gustaf wrote in a statement.
WorldWith the motto "Everything for Norway", Harald V led the country from 1991 - and goes down in history as Norway's first Norwegian-born prince in 567 years. His years on the throne were turbulent, marked by a long series of scandals that damaged Norwegians' trust in the royal house.
ConflictsNorway'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.
WorldNorwegian growth - excluding the oil industry and shipping - increased to 0.3 percent in the second quarter of the year. This compares with growth of 0.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to the Norwegian Statistics Agency SSB.
BusinessFor the first time in 27 years, Norway will have two teams in the Champions League group stage. Bodø/Glimt will be joined by Viking this year.
FootballQueen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit arrived at the National Hospital in Oslo this afternoon, where King Harald has been hospitalized for ten days.
WorldThe health challenges continue for the Norwegian royal family. Princess Märtha Louise's husband, Durek Verrett, has now undergone a kidney transplant at Rikshospitalet in Oslo.
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