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Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says

Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says

Published by Sam Flores

A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was nearly hit this week by a drone in Moldova, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told Norway’s public broadcaster Wednesday. Zelensky was traveling Tuesday to Oslo for the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V when his connection from Chisinau International Airport was delayed by the threat, Store told NRK. Zelensky attended the funeral Wednesday. Source link

Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V | In Pictures News

Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V | In Pictures News

Published by Sam Flores

Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026 Norway has bid a final farewell to King Harald V, as the monarch’s coffin began its journey to a funeral attended by royalty and leaders from across Europe and beyond, with thousands lining the streets. A 21-gun salute echoed over Oslo at the start of the procession on Wednesday from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral. Harald’s son, King Haakon VIII, and other senior royals walked behind the coffin, which was draped in the red Norwegian royal standard. Harald, who died on August 28 aged 89, was Europe’s oldest reigning monarch and had been on the throne for 35 years. He modernised the royal house but refused to follow the example of other elderly monarchs who have abdicated in recent years. His son became King Haakon VIII immediately, and last week swore an oath of allegiance to Norway’s constitution in parliament. Large crowds gathered in the capital for the funeral, with thousands standing behind barriers along streets lined with national flags. Among the guests were the monarchs of …

Will Norway’s Royal Women Wear Veils to King Harald V’s Funeral?

Will Norway’s Royal Women Wear Veils to King Harald V’s Funeral?

Published by Sam Flores

The passing of the beloved King Harald happened at a complex time for the family. The new queen, Mette-Marit, is recovering from a lung transplant, and from the shadow of former ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And recently, Marius Borg Høiby, her son from a previous marriage, was convicted of two rape charges and sentenced to four years in prison. He is currently wearing an electronic ankle monitor as he awaits an appeal and has been given permission to participate in King Harald’s funeral. Another family member, Durek Verrett, the American husband of Princess Märtha Louise, was recently hospitalized for a kidney transplant. Amid this turbulence, the family’s presence—and attire—is sure to be scrutinized during Harald’s funeral procession. Should the royals wear mourning veils? For days, Norwegian columnists, royal experts, fashion journalists, and others have debated this question. Royal expert Carl-Erik Grimstad, who worked for the Norwegian palace in the 1990s, later entered politics, and is now a journalist, told the Norwegian publication VG that he was present at King Olav’s funeral while serving His Majesty. …

‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89 | Obituaries

‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89 | Obituaries

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Norwegians are saying goodbye to King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. The 89-year-old king died on Friday, after days in hospital. He is succeeded immediately by his son, now known as King Haakon VIII. Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026 Share ‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89 on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death

Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death

Published by Sam Flores

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway has a new king, whose tasks will include stabilizing the Scandinavian country’s monarchy and boosting the royal family’s popularity after his wife’s past contacts with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his stepson’s rape conviction. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, “All for Norway,” that dates back to his great-grandfather. His wife became Queen Mette-Marit, while his oldest child became Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and the heir to the throne. Haakon knows the ropes. As his father aged and his health began to fail in recent years, the prince stepped in as the country’s regent on several occasions. Norway’s monarchy has old roots, tracing its origins to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. When Norway regained its independence from Sweden in 1905, three-quarters of voters in a national plebiscite approved restoring the monarchy. Today, the role is largely symbolic as the power lies with an elected parliament, but the country’s royal family retains celebrity and a role …

Who is Crown Prince Haakon? Meet Norway’s new sovereign stepping into his father King Harald’s legacy

Who is Crown Prince Haakon? Meet Norway’s new sovereign stepping into his father King Harald’s legacy

Published by Daniella Wilson

King Harald, who was on the Norwegian throne since 1991, has died at the age of 89 after being admitted to hospital on 17 August due to a blood illness.  Following Harald’s death comes the news of his only son as the new head of state. Norway’s royal family begins a new era as Crown Prince Haakon Magnus becomes King Haakon VIII and Haakon’s daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, becomes the new heir apparent to the throne.  Like his predecessor, Haakon ascends Norway’s throne in his fifties. The 50-year-old Norwegian royal will sit at the helm with his wife of 23 years Crown Princess Mette-Marit. He lived a varied life including an idyllic countryside childhood, an unroyal university education at the University of California, Berkeley, and a naval career before settling down and welcoming two children. © GettyCrown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon will step in for King Harald Learn about his intriguing life in full… His childhood Crown Prince Haakon grew up in the Skaugum estate, which is so idyllic that he moved his …

‘The only way is up’: cycling Norway’s mountainous ‘Milky Way’ | Norway holidays

‘The only way is up’: cycling Norway’s mountainous ‘Milky Way’ | Norway holidays

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‘Norway is a hilly country,” shrugs Glenn Roar Berge. He’s not wrong, though he is fond of an understatement. I’m in Valdres in southern Norway to explore the cycle routes that skirt the edges of Jotunheimen national park. Glenn from Jotunheimen Travel is our guide, a born-and-bred local of these mountains. For most of our three-day ride, we’ll be following the Mjølkevegen, or Milky Way, a 155-mile (250km) route from Vinstra in the north to Gol in the south. It was developed after the second world war, when increased demand for fresh milk meant connecting the mountain farms with the towns below. While farming continues, the road has been embraced in recent years by gravel cyclists, (typically riders on drop-bar bikes favouring unpaved roads and trails), looking for a multi-day adventure far from towns and cities. Ruten Fjellstue is a traditional inn, set up for cross-country skiing in winter, hiking and biking in summer. My trip starts here and it’s where I’ll meet my guide and group, and pick up my hired bike. It’s set …

Princess Martha Louise of Norway’s daughter Leah Behn, 21, signs up for country’s equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing

Princess Martha Louise of Norway’s daughter Leah Behn, 21, signs up for country’s equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Martha Louise‘s rarely seen daughter is set to appear on Norway’s answer to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn.  Captioning her post “surprise!”, Leah Isadora Behn, 21, shared her official dance portrait on Instagram on Tuesday.  The model, who is sixth in line to the throne, will appear on Skal vi danse, which translates to Shall We Dance, and is part of the Dancing With The Stars Franchise.  The post was “liked” by her mother, Princess Martha Louise, and her stepfather, Shaman Durek. Princess Martha commented: “So much fun!”, while Durek added: “So proud of you angel.” In her official picture, Leah looked glamorous in a light blue ball gown surrounded by purple disco balls, before joining the rest of the contestants for a group photo. “This fall will be crazy,” she added.  Professional dancer Andreas Holsthiim shared photos with Leah, adding: “Let the show begin.” Who is Princess Martha’s daughter Leah Behn? Born on 8 April 2005, Leah is Princess Martha’s second daughter from her first marriage to the late Ari Behn, who tragically …

Norway’s World Cup star Erling Haaland’s yacht becomes a viral tourist attraction

Norway’s World Cup star Erling Haaland’s yacht becomes a viral tourist attraction

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Norway’s soccer sensation Erling Haaland can’t seem to escape screaming fans, even while out at sea in Sicily. In a new video uploaded to his YouTube channel, the Norwegian World Cup star, 26, gave audiences a glimpse into his well-deserved summer vacation aboard a luxury yacht. Just as Haaland walked out to hit golf balls off the back of the yacht, he noticed a boat driving by filled with tourists screaming and waving at him. “Look, they do tourist boats,” the Manchester City striker said, telling the cameraman to film the fans. He politely returned their greetings and waved back. “Come and have a look at where Erling Haaland stays,” he added, imitating a tour guide. “I’ve never seen anything like it.” Erling Haaland …

Norway’s Erling Haaland left World Cup with 7 goals, taxidermy raccoon

Norway’s Erling Haaland left World Cup with 7 goals, taxidermy raccoon

Published by Sam Flores

Erling Haaland is a character. Hardcore soccer fans already knew that about the Premier League’s top scorer. Casual fans certainly found out during Norway’s run to the World Cup quarterfinal round, where they lost 2-1 to England on Saturday. Case in point: After the team’s plane landed at Oslo Airport on Monday, the 6-foot-5 striker with flowing blond hair stepped out with a rather unusual carry-on tucked under his left arm. It was a taxidermy raccoon clutching an empty liquor bottle. “It followed me home,” Haaland wrote in an Instagram post that also included a photo of himself carrying his new prized possession. The stuffed creature was one of many purchases Haaland made during his team’s stay in Dallas for its round of 32 game against Ivory Coast on June 30. Following the 2-1 victory at AT&T Stadium, Norway’s all-time leading scorer decided he wanted to add a little Texas style to his look before departing for East Rutherford, N.J., for the next round. “I want just a cowboy hat,” Haaland said at the time, …