Norwegian Sports and Science
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Former Norway skiing star Therese Johaug withdrew from national running championships over shoe rules. Norwegian cross-country skier Kristine Ståvas Skistad has changed coaches, surprising experts. The Norwegian Kavli Prize honored research in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience.
Air traffic controller strike grounds nine flights in Norway
- Air traffic controller strikes in Norway have led to cancellations of six Norwegian flights and three Widerøe flights on Monday morning. - The cancellations are due to limited airspace capacity reported by Avinor, the Norwegian air navigation service provider. - Passengers affected by the cancellations are being contacted directly by the airlines.
Norway to provide over $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027
- Norway plans to provide an additional $9.2 billion in financial support to Ukraine in fiscal year 2027. - This funding matches the amount allocated for 2026 and will support both military and humani…
Norway's King Harald V's Health Worsens Amid Hospitalization
- Norway's King Harald V, 89, has seen his health worsen due to complications from a blood disease. - The King is being treated for a bacterial infection and previously underwent treatment for hemolyt…
King Harald of Norway's health worsens, remains stable amid infection
- King Harald V of Norway's health has worsened due to a blood infection, though his condition remains stable. - The 89-year-old monarch was hospitalized last week for hemolytic anemia and is receivin…
Norway Pledges $9 Billion Aid to Ukraine, Matching Record Level
- Norway pledged to provide Ukraine with $9 billion in aid for the upcoming year, maintaining this year's record level. - The majority of this aid will be directed towards Ukraine's military. - Ukrain…
Norway's King Harald's health worsens amid bacterial infection treatment, stable in hospital
- Norway's King Harald's health has worsened, with the Royal Court announcing he is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection. - The palace stated the King's condition is stable and he rem…
Norway air traffic strike leaves hundreds sleeping at Bergen Airport
- A strike by air traffic controllers in Norway caused several hundred passengers to spend the night at Bergen Airport, Flesland. - The strike, involving 12 air traffic controllers, led to the closure…
Fatal Assault in Sweden; Airport Strike Disrupts Norway; Canada Declares Trade War with U.S.; Japan Quake Injures Dozens
- A person died after being assaulted overnight in Mariestad, Sweden, with police investigating the incident as murder or manslaughter. - Oslo's Gardermoen Airport closed for five hours due to an air …