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Moscow slams ‘I hate Russians’ Norwegian diplomat

Posted on July 31, 2022July 31, 2022By Editor

Moscow accused a Norwegian consul of anti-Russian “hatred” after a tirade of hers was caught on video. … Read More >Moscow slams ‘I hate Russians’ Norwegian diplomat

Norway oil and gas output cut due to strike

Posted on July 7, 2022July 7, 2022By Editor

A protest by offshore workers may cost up to 13% of the country’s total natural gas production. … Read More >Norway oil and gas output cut due to strike

European gas prices pushing higher

Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022By Editor

Energy prices hit four-month high as a strike in Norway adds to supply woes. … Read More >European gas prices pushing higher

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No survivors as aircraft crashes during NATO drills

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022By Editor

The US Marine Corps’ MV-22B Osprey was taking part in NATO drills in Norway and went down on Friday. … Read More >No survivors as aircraft crashes during NATO drills

World

NATO teases massive Arctic drill

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022By Editor

The exercise Cold Response 2022 is headed by aircraft carrier USS Harry. S Truman and involves 35,000 troops. … Read More >NATO teases massive Arctic drill

EU

Soldiers told to return used underwear

Posted on January 9, 2022January 9, 2022By Editor

Norway’s military says used underwear, socks and bras will be ‘washed, cleaned and checked’ before being reissued to new recruits. … Read More >Soldiers told to return used underwear

EU

NATO member says American troops won’t be sent to Russian border

Posted on December 4, 2021December 4, 2021By Editor

The new government of Norway, a NATO member state, has said that it is planning to phase out the US-led military bloc’s forces stationed near the border with neighboring Russia, instead replacing them with its own soldiers. … Read More >NATO member says American troops won’t be sent to Russian border

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America’s battle lines against Russia are being drawn in the icy Arctic. Stuck in the middle, Norway is now NATO’s nuclear shield

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021By Editor

Norway is hardly a major power player on the international stage. But, with the Arctic theatre increasingly playing host to a standoff between the US and Russia, the Scandinavian nation has become America’s newest front line. … Read More >America’s battle lines against Russia are being drawn in the icy Arctic. Stuck in the middle, Norway is now NATO’s nuclear shield

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Bow and arrow attack kills 5, injures 2 people in Norway, terrorism not ruled out (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021By Editor

A man shooting arrows from a bow has been arrested after killing five and injuring two people in Norway. Multiple areas have been evacuated and police say it is too early to tell whether the attack was terrorism-related. … Read More >Bow and arrow attack kills 5, injures 2 people in Norway, terrorism not ruled out (PHOTOS)

Norway to shut Kabul airport field hospital amid worsening security situation

Posted on August 29, 2021August 29, 2021By Editor

The Norwegian military has announced that it will close its field hospital near Kabul airport by August 31, reneging on a previous commitment, after the Taliban declared all foreign evacuations must happen before that date. … Read More >Norway to shut Kabul airport field hospital amid worsening security situation