Norway
Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89 after a prolonged deterioration in his health. The ceremony will take place on September 9 at 1:00 p.m.
The Server Killers group attacked Norway’s government services and caused a leak of budget data. The hackers linked the attack to support for Ukraine.
Norway's new king thanked his father for his service to the country and support for the family. Haakon VIII promised to find his own path and be closer to the citizens.
King Harald V of Norway died on August 28 at the age of 89. His coffin was placed outside the palace; the date of the funeral has not yet been announced.
The coffin of King Harald of Norway was transported to the Royal Palace in Oslo. About 13,000 people gathered in Palace Square to bid farewell to the monarch.
Ukraine's leadership expressed condolences to Norway following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89. The new king automatically became Haakon.
Crown Prince Haakon automatically ascended the throne following the death of his father, Harald. His successor is 22-year-old Ingrid Alexandra.
The Norwegian Royal House, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Parliament announced the death of King Harald V.
89-year-old King Harald of Norway is being treated for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream. Due to his condition, his family and officials have canceled trips.
Standardizing deep strike parameters should simplify the preparation and planning of combat missions. Manufacturers seek to preserve competition in the market.
The Norwegian Air Force has put the C-UAS on duty at Ørland Air Base. The system detects, jams, and destroys drones weighing up to 150 kg.
Fire Point is modernizing strike drones for different altitudes and weather conditions. In 2027, the company expects GPS to be almost entirely absent for deep-strike.
Norway’s potential deal for 21 UH-60Ms is estimated at $2. 3 billion. Ukraine is primarily considering used Black Hawks to modernize its aircraft fleet.
Poland has concluded an agreement for several thousand Piorun systems and hundreds of launchers for itself, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. Deliveries will continue until 2030.
Six associations called on Infantino to resign and demanded reforms, an independent investigation, and an audit of FIFA governance.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy held six meetings with the leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The parties discussed air defense, energy, and defense financing.
Zelenskyy and Støre concluded a defense agreement and a declaration on strategic partnership. Norway will provide Ukraine with approximately $9 billion in 2027.
King Harald is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood. The palace reported that his condition is stable.
The Nordic and Baltic countries reaffirmed their political, military, and financial support for Ukraine. They are also ready to help\r\nprotect its energy sector and ports.
Norway plans to provide Ukraine with around $9 billion in support in 2027, mostly military aid. Kyiv and Oslo will sign a declaration on partnership.
The President of Lithuania spoke Ukrainian at the State Flag Day celebration in Kyiv. He promised to increase pressure on Russia and its allies.
On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.
Oslo Airport will not operate for five hours on August 23 due to an air traffic controllers’ strike. More than 70 Norwegian flights have been canceled.
Alina Bushma won bronze at the European Squash Championship in Budapest. It is Ukraine’s first medal in the history of the continental championship.
Fire Point plans to deliver the first FP-7. x by the end of 2026, and carry out the first interception of a Freyja ballistic target by the end of 2027. The interceptor will cost approximately $700,000.
Belgium is battling the largest forest fire in the history of recorded observations, which has engulfed 3,000 hectares of the High Fens nature reserve. Authorities evacuated residents of two villages, while the EU sent aircraft to help.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara held talks with his Swedish and Norwegian counterparts. They discussed support for financing drones, countering ballistic threats, and long-term projects.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are increasing the security of critical infrastructure amid fears that Russia may organize an attack using Ukrainian drones. Intelligence services warn of a possible provocation aimed at destabilizing NATO.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strengthening protection against Russian strikes with the prime minister of Norway, including the supply of air defense systems. The parties also coordinated joint activities for August במסגרת the FREYJA program.
In July, Belgium imported 0. 4 million tons of LNG from Russia, becoming completely dependent on it. This complicates the EU's energy policy, which plans a full ban on Russian gas next year.