27 days ago
Sebastian Stan made Fjord before becoming a father. In his latest conversation with Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused, the actor described returning to the film with a different perspective.
"What are these things that I grew up with that I should pass on to my kid?" he asked, according to Entertainment Weekly. He was also considering which experiences had not served him well and should not be repeated.
Stan, 44, and his partner, actress Annabelle Wallis, welcomed their first child in July. PEOPLE confirmed the birth on Aug. 3; the couple had not shared further details about the baby at that point.
In Cristian Mungiu's drama, Stan and Renate Reinsve play Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu. The film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Mihai is a devout Romanian father who moves with his Norwegian wife and their five children to a remote coastal village. The children become friends with a neighboring family despite differences in their upbringing, while the adults' strict beliefs attract increasing scrutiny, according to NEON's synopsis.
#father #horowitz
"What are these things that I grew up with that I should pass on to my kid?" he asked, according to Entertainment Weekly. He was also considering which experiences had not served him well and should not be repeated.
Stan, 44, and his partner, actress Annabelle Wallis, welcomed their first child in July. PEOPLE confirmed the birth on Aug. 3; the couple had not shared further details about the baby at that point.
In Cristian Mungiu's drama, Stan and Renate Reinsve play Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu. The film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Mihai is a devout Romanian father who moves with his Norwegian wife and their five children to a remote coastal village. The children become friends with a neighboring family despite differences in their upbringing, while the adults' strict beliefs attract increasing scrutiny, according to NEON's synopsis.
#father #horowitz
1 month ago
Queen Mette-Marit of Norway pulled out of a major event due to another health setback
Mette-Marit is battling a respiratory infection following her lung transplant in June
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra stood in for her mother, joining the King at the official opening of the Norwegian government on Oct. 2
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway stepped in for her mother, Queen Mette-Marit, at a major royal event.
On Friday, Oct. 2, King Haakon attended the state opening of the 171st Storting —Norway's supreme unicameral legislature and national parliament — in Oslo. His wife was unable to join him due to a respiratory infection.
#queen #crown #alexandra #king
Mette-Marit is battling a respiratory infection following her lung transplant in June
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra stood in for her mother, joining the King at the official opening of the Norwegian government on Oct. 2
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway stepped in for her mother, Queen Mette-Marit, at a major royal event.
On Friday, Oct. 2, King Haakon attended the state opening of the 171st Storting —Norway's supreme unicameral legislature and national parliament — in Oslo. His wife was unable to join him due to a respiratory infection.
#queen #crown #alexandra #king
2 months ago
Critics are slamming Norway over new legislation that they say singles out Jews. The proposed law could send individuals to prison for up to three years for knowingly conducting certain forms of business with Israeli communities in the West Bank.
The proposal, introduced by Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, would prohibit the importation of goods originating in Israeli communities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the exportation of goods to those communities. It would also restrict certain real estate transactions, construction and engineering services and investments in businesses headquartered and operating there.
Intentional violations could result in fines, imprisonment for up to three years or both, while negligent violations could carry fines, imprisonment for up to six months or both, according to Section 7 of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official consultation document.
Israel's E1 Plan Explained: The Jerusalem-area Corridor Sparking International Backlash
(L-R) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide addressed the media following the 9th Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution Meeting and the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) Meeting, focusing on international aid for Palestinians and the revitalization of the peace process.
#west
The proposal, introduced by Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, would prohibit the importation of goods originating in Israeli communities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the exportation of goods to those communities. It would also restrict certain real estate transactions, construction and engineering services and investments in businesses headquartered and operating there.
Intentional violations could result in fines, imprisonment for up to three years or both, while negligent violations could carry fines, imprisonment for up to six months or both, according to Section 7 of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official consultation document.
Israel's E1 Plan Explained: The Jerusalem-area Corridor Sparking International Backlash
(L-R) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide addressed the media following the 9th Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution Meeting and the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) Meeting, focusing on international aid for Palestinians and the revitalization of the peace process.
#west
2 months ago
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — They have been bickering among themselves for three years now. The best part of it is, ***** ody really knows who's right, who's wrong and, most importantly, who's going to win whenever they step onto the track to let their running do the talking.
The latest chapter in the most intriguing show in track and field — the men's 1,500 meters — takes place Sunday at the Ultimate Championship, with the winner getting a check for $150,000.
Will it be Josh Kerr, the new mile world-record holder from Scotland?
Or Cole Hocker, the American who barged his way into this conversation with a shocker of a win two years ago at the Paris Olympics?
Or Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the Norwegian who seems to have an opinion about everything?
#budapest #hungary #Scotland
The latest chapter in the most intriguing show in track and field — the men's 1,500 meters — takes place Sunday at the Ultimate Championship, with the winner getting a check for $150,000.
Will it be Josh Kerr, the new mile world-record holder from Scotland?
Or Cole Hocker, the American who barged his way into this conversation with a shocker of a win two years ago at the Paris Olympics?
Or Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the Norwegian who seems to have an opinion about everything?
#budapest #hungary #Scotland
2 months ago
Xabi Alonso was asked to compare his main striker with the top number 9 in the world right now, and came up with a favourable conclusion.
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Joao Pedro just won the Premier League's player of the month for August, after a run of 3 games where he racked up two goals and two ******* ists.
That made it the perfect time to ask manager Xabi Alonso about him and where he sees the striker's ceiling. The big question was asked in yesterday's presser – is JP as good as Erling Haaland?
"I would say yes," replied Alonso when asked if the Brazilian could be put alongside the Norwegian in the very top category of striker.
#talk #joao #premier
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Joao Pedro just won the Premier League's player of the month for August, after a run of 3 games where he racked up two goals and two ******* ists.
That made it the perfect time to ask manager Xabi Alonso about him and where he sees the striker's ceiling. The big question was asked in yesterday's presser – is JP as good as Erling Haaland?
"I would say yes," replied Alonso when asked if the Brazilian could be put alongside the Norwegian in the very top category of striker.
#talk #joao #premier
2 months ago
European champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen produced another barnstorming run to win the men's 5000m at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
The Paris Olympic champion kept a low profile in the middle of the pack before storming around the outside to surge clear in the closing 100m.
American Parker Wolfe came to the front at the bell but was unable to prevent Ingebrigtsen powering away to a comprehensive victory, winning in 12:59.24. Cole Hocker was second in 13:00.05 and Wolfe clung on for third in 13:00.13.
"Easy work," Ingebrigtsen said afterwards with a grin, before collecting the trophy at the brand-new event - along with a winner's cheque for $150,000, which all individual champions will receive.
The Norwegian - frighteningly for his rivals - is still not at 100% fitness as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury which required surgery in February.
#budapest
The Paris Olympic champion kept a low profile in the middle of the pack before storming around the outside to surge clear in the closing 100m.
American Parker Wolfe came to the front at the bell but was unable to prevent Ingebrigtsen powering away to a comprehensive victory, winning in 12:59.24. Cole Hocker was second in 13:00.05 and Wolfe clung on for third in 13:00.13.
"Easy work," Ingebrigtsen said afterwards with a grin, before collecting the trophy at the brand-new event - along with a winner's cheque for $150,000, which all individual champions will receive.
The Norwegian - frighteningly for his rivals - is still not at 100% fitness as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury which required surgery in February.
#budapest
2 months ago
Bayern Munich scored five goals against Norwegian underdogs FK Bodø/Glimt. The rust in the Bavarians was evident as they struggled to build rhythm. The second half turned out to be a much better affair as Vincent Kompany's men found their feet and blew their opponents away.
Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise were frontrunners who woke the rest of the team up with their individual brilliance and finally reaped their rewards in the second half with deserved goals and ***** ists. Luis Diaz had an off day and was perhaps the only starter who couldn't pick himself up before the end of the game.
Without further ado, here are the match awards from Bayern Munich's first game and first victory of the Champions League season.
While Bodø/Glimt as a unit were fantastic in capitalizing on Bayern's rustiness by isolating the attackers, they failed to make scoresheet gains. In Bayern's emphatic attempts to crack the Bodø code, there were a few vulnerabilities especially early into the game. With some more numbers, the Norwegians could have sneaked at least one goal. Helmersen's shot at Neuer's open goal was a brave lone effort from his pressing.
Nonetheless, Kjetil Knutsen and his team deserve a shoutout for executing a great low-block. Nikita Haikin, the starting goalkeeper made some important saves and kept the game even. Unfortunately, he had to leave the pitch after the first half due to injury.
#munich
Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise were frontrunners who woke the rest of the team up with their individual brilliance and finally reaped their rewards in the second half with deserved goals and ***** ists. Luis Diaz had an off day and was perhaps the only starter who couldn't pick himself up before the end of the game.
Without further ado, here are the match awards from Bayern Munich's first game and first victory of the Champions League season.
While Bodø/Glimt as a unit were fantastic in capitalizing on Bayern's rustiness by isolating the attackers, they failed to make scoresheet gains. In Bayern's emphatic attempts to crack the Bodø code, there were a few vulnerabilities especially early into the game. With some more numbers, the Norwegians could have sneaked at least one goal. Helmersen's shot at Neuer's open goal was a brave lone effort from his pressing.
Nonetheless, Kjetil Knutsen and his team deserve a shoutout for executing a great low-block. Nikita Haikin, the starting goalkeeper made some important saves and kept the game even. Unfortunately, he had to leave the pitch after the first half due to injury.
#munich
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CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A flight that was scheduled to carry Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Norway earlier this week was delayed when authorities closed Moldova's airspace because of a drone incursion, a government spokesperson said.
Moldovan police said a Russian drone crashed on Tuesday in a sunflower field on the outskirts of a village in the district of Riscani, which caused four fires to break out but no injuries.
Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici said on Wednesday that Moldova had closed its airspace Tuesday afternoon to protect aircraft flying over the country at the time. The closure delayed three departures, including the flight carrying Zelenskyy.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told broadcaster NRK that Zelenskyy's plane "was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova" on its way to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral. Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on Tuesday and met Støre to discuss potential support for Ukraine's air defenses before attending the king's funeral on Wednesday.
Moldovan authorities confirmed the drone came down and exploded 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Chisinau International Airport. The airspace restrictions were lifted and Zelenskyy's plane took off later than scheduled.
#drone
Moldovan police said a Russian drone crashed on Tuesday in a sunflower field on the outskirts of a village in the district of Riscani, which caused four fires to break out but no injuries.
Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici said on Wednesday that Moldova had closed its airspace Tuesday afternoon to protect aircraft flying over the country at the time. The closure delayed three departures, including the flight carrying Zelenskyy.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told broadcaster NRK that Zelenskyy's plane "was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova" on its way to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral. Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on Tuesday and met Støre to discuss potential support for Ukraine's air defenses before attending the king's funeral on Wednesday.
Moldovan authorities confirmed the drone came down and exploded 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Chisinau International Airport. The airspace restrictions were lifted and Zelenskyy's plane took off later than scheduled.
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2 months ago
With hours to go before heads of state and royal houses from around the world bid farewell with full honors to King Harald, who died on August 28 at the age of 89, Queen Sonja has appeared in a moving new image.
The photograph, shared by the Norwegian Royal Family, demonstrates the depth of the couple's enduring 58 year-love story.
Queen Sonja of Norway has appeared in a moving new image (@ Det kongelige hoff)
The images show Queen Sonja, dressed in mourning attire, standing before the body of her husband, which lies in state in the chapel of rest set up in the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The grieving Queen appears serene, with her hands clasped and wearing a large Maltese cross brooch that belonged to Queen Maud of Norway. The jewel first belonged to Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, Maud's mother, and from there passed to the Scandinavian Royal Family.
#queen #king
The photograph, shared by the Norwegian Royal Family, demonstrates the depth of the couple's enduring 58 year-love story.
Queen Sonja of Norway has appeared in a moving new image (@ Det kongelige hoff)
The images show Queen Sonja, dressed in mourning attire, standing before the body of her husband, which lies in state in the chapel of rest set up in the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The grieving Queen appears serene, with her hands clasped and wearing a large Maltese cross brooch that belonged to Queen Maud of Norway. The jewel first belonged to Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, Maud's mother, and from there passed to the Scandinavian Royal Family.
#queen #king
2 months ago
World Cup news: Erling Haaland flexes his star-studded jersey collection appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Just days after finishing up with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the USA, Erling Haaland underwent a major physical transformation. Now sporting a shaved head and a different look, Haaland is underway the 2026-2027 Premier League season.
Also regularly vlogging on YouTube while pursuing his soccer career, Haaland recently showed off the priceless jersey collection he acquired during his time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
The Manchester City and Norwegian striker Haaland recently treated his supporters with an extremely rare opportunity to get a look at his personal jersey collection. Throughout his career, he has exchanged jerseys with several world-class soccer players, and his recent collection was an example of that.
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#haaland #World #erling #clutchpoints
Just days after finishing up with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the USA, Erling Haaland underwent a major physical transformation. Now sporting a shaved head and a different look, Haaland is underway the 2026-2027 Premier League season.
Also regularly vlogging on YouTube while pursuing his soccer career, Haaland recently showed off the priceless jersey collection he acquired during his time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
The Manchester City and Norwegian striker Haaland recently treated his supporters with an extremely rare opportunity to get a look at his personal jersey collection. Throughout his career, he has exchanged jerseys with several world-class soccer players, and his recent collection was an example of that.
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#haaland #World #erling #clutchpoints
2 months ago
Frenchman Arthur Gea failed to convert a match point which would have seen him make history as the first lucky loser to ever reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Instead the 21-year-old fell in a gruelling five-set encounter with Botic van de Zandschulp, having also failed to serve out victory when he had the chance in the fourth set.
Three hours after holding match point the world No 87 was out, with van de Zandschulp battling back to win 3-6 6-7 (0-7) 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in five hours and 13 minutes - the fourth-longest match on record in New York.
Gea had to go through qualifying as his ranking was not high enough to automatically qualify for the main draw at the time entry lists were published. He lost to Nishesh Basavareddy in the final round of qualifying but was granted a reprieve when former runner-up Casper Ruud withdrew with injury before the tournament began, taking the Norwegian's place.
Gea seized his opportunity by making the fourth round but could not get past world No 70 van de Zandschulp, although he may take some comfort in his prize money of $480,000 - more than seven times the $66,000 he had expected to earn through qualifying.
#zandschulp #match
Instead the 21-year-old fell in a gruelling five-set encounter with Botic van de Zandschulp, having also failed to serve out victory when he had the chance in the fourth set.
Three hours after holding match point the world No 87 was out, with van de Zandschulp battling back to win 3-6 6-7 (0-7) 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in five hours and 13 minutes - the fourth-longest match on record in New York.
Gea had to go through qualifying as his ranking was not high enough to automatically qualify for the main draw at the time entry lists were published. He lost to Nishesh Basavareddy in the final round of qualifying but was granted a reprieve when former runner-up Casper Ruud withdrew with injury before the tournament began, taking the Norwegian's place.
Gea seized his opportunity by making the fourth round but could not get past world No 70 van de Zandschulp, although he may take some comfort in his prize money of $480,000 - more than seven times the $66,000 he had expected to earn through qualifying.
#zandschulp #match
2 months ago
Martin Odegaard said ***** nal have proven they will always 'keep fighting' after a comeback win against Chelsea at the Emirates.
Arsenal fell behind inside two minutes when former transfer target Morgan Rogers volleyed Chelsea ahead, with the £117m signing striking low into the bottom corner after the Gunners failed to deal with a set piece.
The champions came back into the game and had a Riccardo Calafiori effort for an offside, but levelled when Kai Havertz drilled inside Emi Martinez's near post on 25 minutes.
An entertaining London Derby continued at a frantic pace, with Pedro Neto striking the woodwork for Chelsea before half-time.
Odegaard ultimately settled the game after a beautifully worked ***** nal goal five minutes after the restart. The Norwegian's call for Kai Havertz to leave Christos Tzolis' pass was granted, with Odegaard emphatically slamming in the winner for the champions.
#striking
Arsenal fell behind inside two minutes when former transfer target Morgan Rogers volleyed Chelsea ahead, with the £117m signing striking low into the bottom corner after the Gunners failed to deal with a set piece.
The champions came back into the game and had a Riccardo Calafiori effort for an offside, but levelled when Kai Havertz drilled inside Emi Martinez's near post on 25 minutes.
An entertaining London Derby continued at a frantic pace, with Pedro Neto striking the woodwork for Chelsea before half-time.
Odegaard ultimately settled the game after a beautifully worked ***** nal goal five minutes after the restart. The Norwegian's call for Kai Havertz to leave Christos Tzolis' pass was granted, with Odegaard emphatically slamming in the winner for the champions.
#striking
2 months ago
Man City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after squeezing past Coventry 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium, although Enzo Maresca's side were made to work considerably harder than they might have expected.
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, his third of the season, while Elliot Anderson produced another commanding midfield display. Coventry remained within touching distance throughout and came close to stealing a point late on.
City had already received a warning before taking the lead, with Gianluigi Donnarumma required to intervene as Coventry threatened.
A late change had brought Enzo Fernandez into the starting XI after Nico O'Reilly suffered an injury during the warm up, and Fernandez quickly settled into proceedings.
His pass released Antoine ****** yo, whose delivery was met by Haaland. The Norwegian produced a powerful header to put Man City ahead and seemingly establish the platform for a more comfortable afternoon.
#city #haaland #late #premier
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, his third of the season, while Elliot Anderson produced another commanding midfield display. Coventry remained within touching distance throughout and came close to stealing a point late on.
City had already received a warning before taking the lead, with Gianluigi Donnarumma required to intervene as Coventry threatened.
A late change had brought Enzo Fernandez into the starting XI after Nico O'Reilly suffered an injury during the warm up, and Fernandez quickly settled into proceedings.
His pass released Antoine ****** yo, whose delivery was met by Haaland. The Norwegian produced a powerful header to put Man City ahead and seemingly establish the platform for a more comfortable afternoon.
#city #haaland #late #premier
2 months ago
A plaque of the Coventry City Football Club crest is back in the team's home city, after a shadowy tale involving Manchester City supporters, a tie clip, a Norwegian pub and a 22-year absence.
It all started when Manchester City lost 4-3 at Highfield Road in 2001 and four visiting supporters swiped the emblem from a restaurant and took it north with them.
But not for long, because three years later, it somehow surfaced in an expat bar in Norway, where Coventry fan Steve Walker saved it from being thrown out.
Now, two decades after the Mancunians "liberated" the plaque from Coventry - and a journey of more than 1,200 miles - the sign is back in its home city.
The plaque went missing after Manchester City lost 4-3 at Highfield Road in 2001 [BBC]
#manchester #home
It all started when Manchester City lost 4-3 at Highfield Road in 2001 and four visiting supporters swiped the emblem from a restaurant and took it north with them.
But not for long, because three years later, it somehow surfaced in an expat bar in Norway, where Coventry fan Steve Walker saved it from being thrown out.
Now, two decades after the Mancunians "liberated" the plaque from Coventry - and a journey of more than 1,200 miles - the sign is back in its home city.
The plaque went missing after Manchester City lost 4-3 at Highfield Road in 2001 [BBC]
#manchester #home
2 months ago
Jakob Ingebrigtsen admits he is "a long way" from the level that he expects. The maverick Norwegian made a dramatic return to racing at the European Championships in Birmingham, storming to 5,000m gold to banish skepticism surrounding his condition and his nerve to compete on the big stage following a 323-day absence after a debilitating Achilles injury.
Athletics is a star-driven sport and the 1,500m, among its most compelling events, alongside the women's 800m, depends on head-to-head duels when records, such as Josh Kerr's captivating tilt at the one mile mark in London, are not at stake.
The two great rivals, who were famously caught snoozing in Paris two years ago as Cole Hocker slipped up the inside of the rail to ***** gold, continue to bristle at each other's journeys away from the track.
Ingebrigtsen's command and control across 5,000m is mesmerising, but even if Kerr was merely provocative in his claim that "no one cares" about that event, the pure chaos of the 1,500m reigns and its former Nordic king knows all too well.
"I think a lot of people should be [disappointed in Kerr's absence from some championships]," Ingebrigtsen had remarked. "Because that is what championships are all about. It's not for us as athletes to choose almost where to participate. We have these championships for a reason, and that is for the best athletes to compete - that is the whole point.
#jakob
Athletics is a star-driven sport and the 1,500m, among its most compelling events, alongside the women's 800m, depends on head-to-head duels when records, such as Josh Kerr's captivating tilt at the one mile mark in London, are not at stake.
The two great rivals, who were famously caught snoozing in Paris two years ago as Cole Hocker slipped up the inside of the rail to ***** gold, continue to bristle at each other's journeys away from the track.
Ingebrigtsen's command and control across 5,000m is mesmerising, but even if Kerr was merely provocative in his claim that "no one cares" about that event, the pure chaos of the 1,500m reigns and its former Nordic king knows all too well.
"I think a lot of people should be [disappointed in Kerr's absence from some championships]," Ingebrigtsen had remarked. "Because that is what championships are all about. It's not for us as athletes to choose almost where to participate. We have these championships for a reason, and that is for the best athletes to compete - that is the whole point.
#jakob
2 months ago
By Terje Solsvik, Pavel Polityuk and Mark Trevelyan
OSLO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic on behalf of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz, which is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award for ******* ets that Moscow took when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
Officials said the vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized late on Wednesday in Barentsburg, a coal mining settlement that Russia operates on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the terms of a 1920 treaty.
Russia called the arrest of the ship an act of piracy and said it had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to deliver a strong protest. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it would work to secure the vessel's release.
"Amid the restrictive measures imposed by Norway against Russia on Svalbard - measures that violate international law - Russian organizations and citizens operating on the archipelago are effectively under blockade," it said, accusing Norway of violating the treaty.
#Russia #arctic
OSLO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic on behalf of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz, which is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award for ******* ets that Moscow took when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
Officials said the vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized late on Wednesday in Barentsburg, a coal mining settlement that Russia operates on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the terms of a 1920 treaty.
Russia called the arrest of the ship an act of piracy and said it had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to deliver a strong protest. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it would work to secure the vessel's release.
"Amid the restrictive measures imposed by Norway against Russia on Svalbard - measures that violate international law - Russian organizations and citizens operating on the archipelago are effectively under blockade," it said, accusing Norway of violating the treaty.
#Russia #arctic
2 months ago
A deserved opener from Kevin Schade (£6.0m) was almost enough to secure all three points and continue Brentford's very promising start to the season.
The German cleverly flicked in Keane Lewis-Potter's (£5.5m) cross just before half-time but, despite having comfortably more attempts (22 v 12), penalty-area efforts (17 v 6) and shots on target (5 v 2) than Leeds United, Keith Andrews' side were denied the win by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's (£6.0m) equaliser.
Igor Thiago (£8.0m) almost restored the lead immediately, with two efforts in quick succession. The Brazilian has done everything but score so far, missing a spot-kick in Gameweek 1 and spurning five close-range shots on Sunday.
However, his 1.6 million FPL owners may want to resist an early sale. The underlying numbers are encouraging and he netted twice in last season's home victory over Sunderland, who are about to visit Gtech Community Stadium.
Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m) accumulated 17 defensive contribution (DefCon) actions, meaning the Norwegian is one of only four defenders to have reached the threshold in both Gameweeks.
#shots #kevin #leeds
The German cleverly flicked in Keane Lewis-Potter's (£5.5m) cross just before half-time but, despite having comfortably more attempts (22 v 12), penalty-area efforts (17 v 6) and shots on target (5 v 2) than Leeds United, Keith Andrews' side were denied the win by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's (£6.0m) equaliser.
Igor Thiago (£8.0m) almost restored the lead immediately, with two efforts in quick succession. The Brazilian has done everything but score so far, missing a spot-kick in Gameweek 1 and spurning five close-range shots on Sunday.
However, his 1.6 million FPL owners may want to resist an early sale. The underlying numbers are encouraging and he netted twice in last season's home victory over Sunderland, who are about to visit Gtech Community Stadium.
Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m) accumulated 17 defensive contribution (DefCon) actions, meaning the Norwegian is one of only four defenders to have reached the threshold in both Gameweeks.
#shots #kevin #leeds
2 months ago
By Dylan Butler
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
Red Bull New York have transferred midfielder Dennis Gjengaar to Norwegian top-flight side Vålerenga, the club announced Tuesday.
The 22-year-old former Norway youth international tallied 5g/1a in 52 matches across two-and-a-half seasons with RBNY.
Gjengaar was acquired ahead of the 2024 campaign from Norwegian side Odds BK.
#butler
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
Red Bull New York have transferred midfielder Dennis Gjengaar to Norwegian top-flight side Vålerenga, the club announced Tuesday.
The 22-year-old former Norway youth international tallied 5g/1a in 52 matches across two-and-a-half seasons with RBNY.
Gjengaar was acquired ahead of the 2024 campaign from Norwegian side Odds BK.
#butler
2 months ago
The monarchy of Norway dates back to 872 and is currently helmed by the House of Glücksburg, which also fronts the Danish royal family, and the royal house has produced monarchs for the country since the time of King Haakon VII in 1905.
The family is currently in mourning after King Harald V passed away on 28 August 2026. In a statement, the Norwegian royal household said: "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 06:35. He leaves behind his wife, Queen Sonja, 89, and children, Crown Prince Haakon, 53 and Princess Martha Louise, 54."
Read on to find out all you need to know about Norway's royal family below…
Born on 21 February 1937, King Harald was the youngest child of King Olav V and Princess Martha. His two sisters, Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid, were excluded from being in line to the throne at the time due to agnatic primogeniture rules. Following the outbreak of World War II, Harald was evacuated from Norway alongside his mother and sisters, with the family settling in both Sweden and the United States. Following the war, Harald returned to his homeland and he became the first Norwegian royal to attend a state school. At the age of 17, Harald was dealt some personal heartbreak when his mother died at the age of 53.
Harald is the current monarch of Norway (@ CORNELIUS POPPE)
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The family is currently in mourning after King Harald V passed away on 28 August 2026. In a statement, the Norwegian royal household said: "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 06:35. He leaves behind his wife, Queen Sonja, 89, and children, Crown Prince Haakon, 53 and Princess Martha Louise, 54."
Read on to find out all you need to know about Norway's royal family below…
Born on 21 February 1937, King Harald was the youngest child of King Olav V and Princess Martha. His two sisters, Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid, were excluded from being in line to the throne at the time due to agnatic primogeniture rules. Following the outbreak of World War II, Harald was evacuated from Norway alongside his mother and sisters, with the family settling in both Sweden and the United States. Following the war, Harald returned to his homeland and he became the first Norwegian royal to attend a state school. At the age of 17, Harald was dealt some personal heartbreak when his mother died at the age of 53.
Harald is the current monarch of Norway (@ CORNELIUS POPPE)
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2 months ago
As the Norwegian royal family begins to consider funeral arrangements for King Harald, his widow Queen Sonja will be marking a very poignant milestone this weekend.
The royals would have marked their 58th wedding anniversary on 29 August, one day after it was announced that Harald had died aged 89. A statement from the Norwegian Palace read: "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 06:35."
Sonja will likely be supported privately through the difficult time by their children, King Haakon VIII and Princess Martha Louise.
King Harald died on 28 August aged 89 (@ UK Press via Getty Images)
While their love story was enduring, it also overcame several obstacles. The Norwegian royal couple kept their relationship a secret for nine years after meeting at a party in 1959, as Harald's father forbade him from marrying a commoner.
#harald #norwegian
The royals would have marked their 58th wedding anniversary on 29 August, one day after it was announced that Harald had died aged 89. A statement from the Norwegian Palace read: "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 06:35."
Sonja will likely be supported privately through the difficult time by their children, King Haakon VIII and Princess Martha Louise.
King Harald died on 28 August aged 89 (@ UK Press via Getty Images)
While their love story was enduring, it also overcame several obstacles. The Norwegian royal couple kept their relationship a secret for nine years after meeting at a party in 1959, as Harald's father forbade him from marrying a commoner.
#harald #norwegian
2 months ago
As King Haakon of Norway ascends the throne after the death of his father, the former naval officer must steer a royal family in crisis towards calmer shores.
The King, 53, has endured a string of royal scandals in recent years linked to his stepson, Marius Borg Høiby; his wife Mette-Marit, now the Queen; and his sister, Martha-Louise.
Opinion polls suggest there is a crisis of confidence in the royal family. A survey found that one in three Norwegians wanted the monarchy to be abolished upon the death of King Harald.
The most damaging revelations have centred on Borg Høiby, 29, the new King's stepson, who was convicted of rape and ***** ault in June and sentenced to four years in prison.
The new King, centre, adopted Marius Høiby Borg, left, when he was young - Nigel Waldron/Getty Images
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The King, 53, has endured a string of royal scandals in recent years linked to his stepson, Marius Borg Høiby; his wife Mette-Marit, now the Queen; and his sister, Martha-Louise.
Opinion polls suggest there is a crisis of confidence in the royal family. A survey found that one in three Norwegians wanted the monarchy to be abolished upon the death of King Harald.
The most damaging revelations have centred on Borg Høiby, 29, the new King's stepson, who was convicted of rape and ***** ault in June and sentenced to four years in prison.
The new King, centre, adopted Marius Høiby Borg, left, when he was young - Nigel Waldron/Getty Images
#haakon
2 months ago
Norway's energy major Equinor hopes to make a "pretty big" oil discovery offshore Namibia, the global exploration hotspot it has just entered, a senior company official said on Tuesday.
Equinor hopes that the Petroleum Exploration License 90 (PEL 90) offshore Namibia could hold a big discovery similar to those TotalEnergies and Galp have made in recent years in the same Orange basin, Philippe Mathieu, Executive Vice President, Exploration & Production International, at Equinor, told reporters on the sidelines of an energy conference in Norway's city of Stavanger.
A week ago, the Norwegian oil and gas major entered the Namibian exploration rush by signing an agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited, a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia, to buy a 17.4% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration License 90 (PEL 90) in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia.
The deal with the U.S. supermajor marks Equinor's entry into Namibia, and the license provides access to a drill-ready prospect scheduled for testing in 2026, the Norwegian company said last week.
"This transaction aligns with our strategy to strengthen and replenish our international portfolio through focused and disciplined growth," Mathieu said last week.
#namibia #exploration #energy
Equinor hopes that the Petroleum Exploration License 90 (PEL 90) offshore Namibia could hold a big discovery similar to those TotalEnergies and Galp have made in recent years in the same Orange basin, Philippe Mathieu, Executive Vice President, Exploration & Production International, at Equinor, told reporters on the sidelines of an energy conference in Norway's city of Stavanger.
A week ago, the Norwegian oil and gas major entered the Namibian exploration rush by signing an agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited, a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia, to buy a 17.4% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration License 90 (PEL 90) in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia.
The deal with the U.S. supermajor marks Equinor's entry into Namibia, and the license provides access to a drill-ready prospect scheduled for testing in 2026, the Norwegian company said last week.
"This transaction aligns with our strategy to strengthen and replenish our international portfolio through focused and disciplined growth," Mathieu said last week.
#namibia #exploration #energy
2 months ago
Aker BP has commenced production at the Skarv Satellite Project in the Norwegian Sea, bringing the Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn fields online one year ahead of the initial schedule.
The developments hold nearly 120 million barrels of oil equivalent (mboe) in recoverable resources. In addition, they aim to improve flexibility and prolong operational life for the infrastructure surrounding the Skarv field.
The Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn fields are located near the existing Skarv field in the northern Norwegian Sea. They have each been developed as separate subsea projects, linked together through the Skarv Satellite Project.
Each development incorporates a subsea template and two wells, all tied back to the Skarv floating production, storage and offloading facility.
Aker BP indicated that efficient use of existing infrastructure has kept the carbon dioxide (CO₂) intensity of production at around 4.5kg per barrel of oil equivalent (boe).
#production
The developments hold nearly 120 million barrels of oil equivalent (mboe) in recoverable resources. In addition, they aim to improve flexibility and prolong operational life for the infrastructure surrounding the Skarv field.
The Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn fields are located near the existing Skarv field in the northern Norwegian Sea. They have each been developed as separate subsea projects, linked together through the Skarv Satellite Project.
Each development incorporates a subsea template and two wells, all tied back to the Skarv floating production, storage and offloading facility.
Aker BP indicated that efficient use of existing infrastructure has kept the carbon dioxide (CO₂) intensity of production at around 4.5kg per barrel of oil equivalent (boe).
#production
2 months ago
Brighton face Norwegian side Tromso in the second leg of their Conference League play-off tie on Thursday following a goalless draw 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle last week.
Seagull boss Fabian Hurzeler has a big decision to make on whether he should start a strong team just three days before his side play away at Chelsea. His side are huge favourites to make it through to the League Phase of the competition but won't want to be on the end of an embarrassing upset in their search for a first major trophy in the club's history.
Both former Seagulls players Warren Aspinall and Guy **** ers believe Hurzeler should go strong against their Norwegian counterparts.
Speaking on the Albion Unlimited podcast, Aspinall said: "Get the job done and put the strongest side out. See if we can get a few goals in the first half then take players off. Man for man we're better than them. As a team, we're better than them but never underestimate them because they should've won that game at home.
"It'll be completely different at the Amex with our crowd. I **** ume they will bring a good following but we should be beating Tromso. It's a massive game for the football club. Six extra games in Europe, financially as well, so I think he has to go very strong."
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Seagull boss Fabian Hurzeler has a big decision to make on whether he should start a strong team just three days before his side play away at Chelsea. His side are huge favourites to make it through to the League Phase of the competition but won't want to be on the end of an embarrassing upset in their search for a first major trophy in the club's history.
Both former Seagulls players Warren Aspinall and Guy **** ers believe Hurzeler should go strong against their Norwegian counterparts.
Speaking on the Albion Unlimited podcast, Aspinall said: "Get the job done and put the strongest side out. See if we can get a few goals in the first half then take players off. Man for man we're better than them. As a team, we're better than them but never underestimate them because they should've won that game at home.
"It'll be completely different at the Amex with our crowd. I **** ume they will bring a good following but we should be beating Tromso. It's a massive game for the football club. Six extra games in Europe, financially as well, so I think he has to go very strong."
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2 months ago
Norwegian oil and gas firms Equinor and Aker BP have made a gas and condensate discovery close to the operating Balder field in the North Sea, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, the regulator of the industry in Norway, said on Monday.
Equinor and Aker BP had an exploration well drilled in a production license 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of the Balder field and 205 kilometers (127 miles) west of Stavanger, a major oil services hub in Norway.
Preliminary estimates indicate the size of the discovery is between 0.1 and 2.1 million standard cubic meters (Sm3) of recoverable oil equivalent, the Norwegian regulator said.
The licensees are now reviewing the result from the well and the other wells previously drilled in the license to consider further exploration potential in the production license.
Norway, Equinor, Aker BP, and other producers in the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) continue to pursue drilling and development in areas close to existing infrastructure to fast-track potential new projects by tie-backs to operational platforms.
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Equinor and Aker BP had an exploration well drilled in a production license 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of the Balder field and 205 kilometers (127 miles) west of Stavanger, a major oil services hub in Norway.
Preliminary estimates indicate the size of the discovery is between 0.1 and 2.1 million standard cubic meters (Sm3) of recoverable oil equivalent, the Norwegian regulator said.
The licensees are now reviewing the result from the well and the other wells previously drilled in the license to consider further exploration potential in the production license.
Norway, Equinor, Aker BP, and other producers in the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) continue to pursue drilling and development in areas close to existing infrastructure to fast-track potential new projects by tie-backs to operational platforms.
#norway #license #close #field
2 months ago
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary – and all that comes with 25 years of marriage.
But the Norwegian Crown Prince couple's special day will be a bittersweet one, as Haakon's father, King Harald, remains in hospital after a worrying week, while Mette-Marit's own health has forced them to rethink their celebrations.
Haakon and Mette-Marit were seen in a new photo to celebrate their milestone anniversary on Tuesday, standing in a garden with their arms around each other.
Mette-Marit, 53, looked casual in a light yellow jumper and white skirt with blue flowers, while her husband, the future King, wore a relaxed blue shirt.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary (@ Det kongelige hoff)
#marit #prince #celebrate
But the Norwegian Crown Prince couple's special day will be a bittersweet one, as Haakon's father, King Harald, remains in hospital after a worrying week, while Mette-Marit's own health has forced them to rethink their celebrations.
Haakon and Mette-Marit were seen in a new photo to celebrate their milestone anniversary on Tuesday, standing in a garden with their arms around each other.
Mette-Marit, 53, looked casual in a light yellow jumper and white skirt with blue flowers, while her husband, the future King, wore a relaxed blue shirt.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary (@ Det kongelige hoff)
#marit #prince #celebrate
2 months ago
Juventus want another attacker, and the Old Lady is not relying heavily on Nicolas Gonzalez, meaning they could sacrifice him in a deal for one of their main summer targets, Alexander Sorloth.
Sorloth is a player the Bianconeri have followed for months, and Luciano Spalletti likes the profile of the Norwegian star. The Juventus manager would therefore be delighted to have him in his squad and could see him as an important addition to the team's attacking options.
Atletico Madrid do not want to sell their best players, but Sorloth could be allowed to leave under the right conditions. The Spanish side remains interested in signing Gonzalez, creating the possibility of a deal that could benefit both clubs.
Gonzalez spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid and performed well. Diego Simeone is keen to bring him back, while the Argentinian also wants to return to Madrid, making a potential move appealing to the player.
This has created the conditions for the two clubs to potentially swap players. Tuttomercatoweb reveals that Juventus are also considering a swap deal that would see Sorloth become a member of their squad while Gonzalez returns to Atletico Madrid.
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Sorloth is a player the Bianconeri have followed for months, and Luciano Spalletti likes the profile of the Norwegian star. The Juventus manager would therefore be delighted to have him in his squad and could see him as an important addition to the team's attacking options.
Atletico Madrid do not want to sell their best players, but Sorloth could be allowed to leave under the right conditions. The Spanish side remains interested in signing Gonzalez, creating the possibility of a deal that could benefit both clubs.
Gonzalez spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid and performed well. Diego Simeone is keen to bring him back, while the Argentinian also wants to return to Madrid, making a potential move appealing to the player.
This has created the conditions for the two clubs to potentially swap players. Tuttomercatoweb reveals that Juventus are also considering a swap deal that would see Sorloth become a member of their squad while Gonzalez returns to Atletico Madrid.
#juventus
2 months ago
Erling Haaland cuts iconic long blond locks in new look, girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen reacts originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Erling Haaland is ready for something new...a new look, that is.
The Norwegian footballer captivated fans during his World Cup debut with his skills on the field, but his long blond locks were a staple in finding him. Now, Haaland has decided to cut off his hair hours before his Manchester City opener on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Haaland shared a couple of photos and even a video on YouTube to show how his new look came about.
The footballer's longtime girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, was seen in the video commenting, "I think I will cry" before his hair was cut and then saying "Oh my God" a couple more times.
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Erling Haaland is ready for something new...a new look, that is.
The Norwegian footballer captivated fans during his World Cup debut with his skills on the field, but his long blond locks were a staple in finding him. Now, Haaland has decided to cut off his hair hours before his Manchester City opener on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Haaland shared a couple of photos and even a video on YouTube to show how his new look came about.
The footballer's longtime girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, was seen in the video commenting, "I think I will cry" before his hair was cut and then saying "Oh my God" a couple more times.
#johansen
2 months ago
By Johan Ahlander
STOCKHOLM, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a police source said.
The attacker struck at a school in the central Swedish town of ****** ersta, also severely injuring two teenage boys before being arrested by police. The parents of a 17-year-old girl told local newspaper ****** ersta-Posten that their daughter was killed in the attack.
Police are investigating whether a TikTok account that posted a picture of a sword 20 minutes before the ****** ault belonged to the suspect, the source told Reuters. According to the Dagens Nyheter newspaper, the image appeared to have been taken in a restroom at the school.
Before it was taken down on Friday, the month-old account contained videos that referred to two episodes of mass violence in Sweden and to Norwegian far-right mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik. One of the videos referenced a 2015 attack in which a masked swordsman killed a teaching ****** istant and two boys at a school in Trollhattan, western Sweden, before being shot dead by police.
#police #swedish
STOCKHOLM, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a police source said.
The attacker struck at a school in the central Swedish town of ****** ersta, also severely injuring two teenage boys before being arrested by police. The parents of a 17-year-old girl told local newspaper ****** ersta-Posten that their daughter was killed in the attack.
Police are investigating whether a TikTok account that posted a picture of a sword 20 minutes before the ****** ault belonged to the suspect, the source told Reuters. According to the Dagens Nyheter newspaper, the image appeared to have been taken in a restroom at the school.
Before it was taken down on Friday, the month-old account contained videos that referred to two episodes of mass violence in Sweden and to Norwegian far-right mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik. One of the videos referenced a 2015 attack in which a masked swordsman killed a teaching ****** istant and two boys at a school in Trollhattan, western Sweden, before being shot dead by police.
#police #swedish
2 months ago
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has signed a 15-year natural gas sales agreement with Germany's Uniper, locking in more than 30 terawatt-hours of annual gas supplies to Europe's largest economy through 2041.
The agreement covers roughly 2.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year, with deliveries scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, and continue through December 31, 2041. The gas will be delivered at Trading Hub Europe, Germany's gas market area.
Equinor said pricing will reflect prevailing market terms, while other commercial details remain confidential.
The deal extends a longstanding relationship between the two companies and reinforces Norway's role as one of Germany's most important sources of natural gas. Germany is Equinor's largest gas market and has been a major destination for Norwegian supplies since exports began in 1977.
The new contract begins in the year marking the 50th anniversary of Norwegian gas exports to Germany.
#equinor #agreement
The agreement covers roughly 2.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year, with deliveries scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, and continue through December 31, 2041. The gas will be delivered at Trading Hub Europe, Germany's gas market area.
Equinor said pricing will reflect prevailing market terms, while other commercial details remain confidential.
The deal extends a longstanding relationship between the two companies and reinforces Norway's role as one of Germany's most important sources of natural gas. Germany is Equinor's largest gas market and has been a major destination for Norwegian supplies since exports began in 1977.
The new contract begins in the year marking the 50th anniversary of Norwegian gas exports to Germany.
#equinor #agreement