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WW3 fears as Norwegians warned homes could be seized if Putin invades | World | News

WW3 fears as Norwegians warned homes could be seized if Putin invades | World | News

There are growing fears Vladimir Putin could launch another invasion (Image: Getty) Norwegians are being warned their homes could be seized if Russia invades the country, as fears over a possible World War 3 continue to skyrocket. Poland has also issued a frightening survival guide for all its residents in the event of a global conflict. The warning comes after authorities in Oslo sent thousands of letters to citizens instructing them to be ready to hand over homes, vehicles and other key assets if conflict erupts. Norwegian military officials stressed the notices are a pre-emptive measure aimed at ensuring the armed forces can rapidly access essential civilian resources should the country face an invasion from Vladimir Putin’s Russia, amid rising tensions across Europe. Around 13,500 so-called “preparatory requisition” notices were issued this week, warning that cars, boats, machinery and even private property could be temporarily confiscated if the measure is triggered. Norwegian officials said the orders are valid for one year and are designed to ensure the military can respond immediately in a national emergency, …

Norwegians told to prepare for wartime property seizures

Norwegians told to prepare for wartime property seizures

Norway has issued thousands of letters to citizens warning that the army may have to seize their homes and vehicles if war breaks out with Russia. Norwegian military officials said the letters were an advance warning to those with assets that may need to be requisitioned. The requisition policy covers vehicles, boats, machinery and property, and around 13,500 “preparatory requisitions” were issued on Monday, valid for one year. “The requisitions are intended to ensure that, in a wartime situation, the armed forces have access to the resources necessary for the defence of the country,” the Norwegian military said. The letters will not have come as a shock to most recipients, as two thirds of them were simply renewing requisition notices from previous years. The requisition notices were ordered amid a diplomatic crisis between Europe and Donald Trump, who has threatened to annex Greenland – Jim Watson/AFP Anders Jernberg, the head of the military’s logistics organisation, said: “The importance of being prepared for crisis and war has increased dramatically in recent years.” “Norway is in the …

“A classic showoff”: Trump accepted Machado’s Nobel and Norwegians aren’t happy

“A classic showoff”: Trump accepted Machado’s Nobel and Norwegians aren’t happy

María Corina Machado handed off her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a White House meeting Thursday, despite the Norwegian Nobel Institute saying prizes are not transferable. The plaque containing the medal, stated the gift was a “presented as a personal symbol of gratitude on behalf of the Venezuelan people in recognition of President Trump’s principled and decisive action to secure a free Venezuela.” Trump thanked Machado on social media saying receiving her award was “such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” Machado first announced she would give the prize to Trump in a Jan. 6 Fox News interview. Two days later, in Trump’s first interview since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, he said he would accept the prize from Machado. “That would be a great honor,” Trump said, including the misleading claim that he “ended eight wars.” “A Nobel Prize can neither be revoked, shared, nor transferred to others. Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time,” the Nobel Peace Prize center said in a Jan. …