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politics12 hours ago•214 min saved

Trump denounces Nobel snub as 'stain' on Norway after Pillay wins

President Donald Trump reacted with intense anger after the Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay instead of himself. Speaking at a rally in Syracuse, New York, on October 10, Trump labeled the decision 'disgraceful' and an 'indelible stain' on Norway. He claimed he deserved the award for settling eight wars and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, though critics note his administration is currently engaged in active military conflicts. Pillay, who has faced criticism for her role in a UN commission finding Israel guilty of genocide in Gaza, joked about sharing the prize with Trump in her first public comments.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #foreign-policy #navi-pillay

technology-and-policy5 days ago•1 min saved

Norway Proposes Temporary Ban on AI Smart Glasses in Public Spaces

Norway’s government is proposing a temporary ban on AI-enabled smart glasses in specific public areas to address privacy risks. The measure targets locations where privacy is critical, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and changing rooms, while allowing private use. This move follows global concerns about covert surveillance and precedes potential permanent regulation after a period of public debate.

via abcnews.com|

#ai-glasses #norway #privacy-regulation

geopolitics12 days ago•8 min saved

Russia’s Arctic Hybrid Tactics Threaten NATO’s Svalbard Deterrence

Norway is upgrading naval and surveillance capabilities to counter rising Russian hybrid activities in the Svalbard archipelago, which NATO fears could be used to test the alliance’s mutual defense commitments.

via politico.eu|

#arctic #geopolitics #hybrid-warfare

travel17 days ago•13 min saved

Norwegian Island Støtt Revives as Modern Refuge via Tourism

Eva Ann Andersen is revitalizing the tiny Norwegian island of Støtt by transforming its historic fishing infrastructure into a luxury hotel and tourism hub. After the local fishing industry collapsed in the 1980s, leaving only 25 permanent residents, Andersen returned in 2011 to restore the family-owned Støtt Brygge. The initiative aims to attract visitors seeking escape from urban stress, offering activities like kayaking and glacier tours while attempting to rebuild the island’s social fabric and create local employment.

via BBC|

#arctic-tourism #eva-ann-andersen #norway

world-news21 days ago•24 min saved

K2 tragedy revisited: new footage questions the climbers’ choices

A newly released Savage Mountain documentary shows Kristin Harila’s team on K2 discovering mountain porter Muhammad Hassan hanging upside down after a rope mishap; they struggle to save him, secure a new rope, and Hassan later dies, with an avalanche striking hours later. The footage sparked death threats against Harila after viewers accused her team of walking past him, though she and a cameraman say they did everything possible to help.

via New York Post|

#death #mountain-climbing #mountains

world27 days ago•4 min saved

Norway's Princess Astrid Dies at 94, Two Days After King's Funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway, 94, died peacefully on Sept. 11, just two days after attending the state funeral of her younger brother, King Harald V. The Royal House announced the death and said flags would be flown at half-mast, with funeral details to follow. A longtime public servant to the monarchy and state, Astrid was the last surviving child of Olav V and Märtha and was praised by King Haakon for her warmth, loyalty and humor, noting her support for vulnerable people and continued public involvement into her nineties, including attending Harald's funeral in a wheelchair.

via HOLA|

#king-harald-v #norway #obituary

world28 days ago•15 min saved

Norway mourns as Princess Astrid dies days after Harald V funeral

Princess Astrid, 94, the elder sister of the late King Harald V, died on Friday just days after attending Harald’s funeral in Oslo; flags will be flown at half-mast as the royal family mourns another loss.

via The Independent|

#europe #funeral #monarchy

world29 days ago•2 min saved

Norway’s Princess Astrid dies at 94, days after Harald V’s funeral

Norway's Princess Astrid, elder sister of the late King Harald V, died at age 94 two days after Harald V's funeral; the royal family announced flags at half-mast and praised her decades of public service, including her role as First Lady after Crown Princess Martha's death, with her last public appearance at Harald V's Oslo funeral.

via Euronews.com|

#funeral #harald-v #norway

world29 days ago•7 min saved

Norway Mourns Princess Astrid, Days After Brother Harald V's Funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway, sister of the late King Harald V and the kingdom’s longest-serving royal figure, died aged 94 two days after attending Harald’s funeral. Her nephew King Haakon praised her warm, dutiful representation of the Royal House, and she had long worked to aid society’s most vulnerable. She will be buried at state expense with national flags at half-mast; her passing follows a period of royal-family scrutiny and public mourning for Harald V.

via BBC|

#funeral #harald-v #norway

world29 days ago•4 min saved

Sea-Captain Remembered: Harald V’s Final Photo Highlights a Lifelong Love of Sailing

Norway’s farewell to King Harald V included a personal sailing photograph released by the Royal House, underscoring the monarch’s lifelong passion for the sea—from Olympic sailor and world champion to leader of Norway’s sailing community—set against the backdrop of his state funeral and national mourning.

via HOLA|

#funeral #harald-v #norway

world29 days ago•0 min saved

Norway Sends King Harald V Off With a National Farewell

Norway marked 13 days of national mourning with King Harald V's funeral in Oslo, including a private ceremony at Akershus Fortress and a public service at Oslo Cathedral; flags were lowered for the private rites, and tens of thousands lined the streets as Harald’s son, referred to as the new king Haakon VIII, and the royal family appeared on the Royal Palace balcony, with the Prince of Wales and other European royals in attendance.

via BBC|

#funeral #king-harald-v #norway

world1 month ago•19 min saved

Oslo farewell: Norway's royals greet crowds from palace balcony at Harald V funeral

Thousands lined Oslo’s streets as King Harald V’s funeral moved from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral, with a major display of European royal presence; the Norwegian royal family led the procession and later saluted crowds from the palace balcony as mourners paid their respects.

via bbc.com|

#funeral #king-harald-v #norway

world1 month ago•23 min saved

Drone threat halts Zelensky’s Moldova flight en route to Norwegian king’s funeral

A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was nearly struck by a drone in Moldova, delaying his connection en route to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral; Moldova closed its airspace over the threat, and Zelensky attended the funeral.

via The Washington Post|

#drones #king-harald-v #moldova

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Drone Nearly Hits Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo Flight Ahead of Norway’s King Harald V Funeral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo trip for King Harald V’s funeral was reportedly nearly hit by a drone, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Zelenskyy told Store the night had been difficult, with updates on missile strikes, as Oslo discussed potential Norwegian air-defense and civilian aid for Ukraine; he then headed to Canada. Norway and Ukraine are exploring air-defense options and possible industrial partnerships to bolster Kyiv’s defenses.

via Euronews.com|

#air-defence #drone #king-harald-v

world1 month ago•132 min saved

Oslo bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V with solemn royal procession

Thousands gathered in Oslo for the state funeral of King Harald V, as his coffin was carried through the city and later transported in a smaller procession to Akershus Fortress. Crown Prince Haakon led the royal attendance alongside Sweden’s Carl XVI Gustaf and Denmark’s Frederik X, with Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Høiby in attendance amid his rape conviction case. The ceremony underscored Norway’s largely ceremonial monarchy, whose royal ties span Europe, while political power remains with the elected government.

via apnews.com|

#funeral #harald-v #monarchy