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Zelenskyy stated that Russian drones entered Moldova’s airspace twice during his flights through Chisinau. One drone nearly collided with the aircraft.
Fragments of four UAVs were discovered in Constanța, Tulcea and the Black Sea in Romania. Some of the drones carried explosive charges; all the fragments were neutralized.
The Freyja anti-ballistic system will have an open architecture and at least two versions of each critical subsystem.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone while preparing to take off from Moldova.
King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89, was buried. Zelenskyy and representatives of the world’s monarchies attended the ceremony in Oslo.
Haakon VIII swore to the Norwegian parliament that he would uphold the constitution and laws following the death of King Harald. Queen Mette-Marit missed the ceremony due to complications following a lung transplant.
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 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.
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.
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.
Andriy Sybiha held a phone conversation with Espen Barth Eide. The sides discussed the intensification of russian attacks on civilian shipping and the strengthening of defense cooperation.
According to Tasnim, Erfan Esfandiari and Gol Mohammad Mohammadi were executed for participating in the January demonstrations. The number of deaths during the protests could reach at least 6,000 people.
Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years for rape and violence. The Oslo District Court acquitted the Crown Prince's stepson on two other counts.
Norway has allocated over $300 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. Mark Rutte confirmed the country's participation in the PURIL initiative.
Due to her worsening health condition, Mette-Marit has been placed on the lung transplant waiting list. Doctors assess her condition as critical and life-threatening.
Ukraine and Norway signed a declaration on deepening cooperation in the field of security. The parties plan joint production of drones and air defense systems.
Ukraine and Norway signed a declaration on defense partnership in Oslo. The parties plan to implement joint projects for drone production.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks with the Prime Minister of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon. The parties will sign a document on strengthening Ukraine's security.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's goal to become a full member of the Joint Expeditionary Force. The President called for the creation of an industrial alliance.
Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the EU is attractive to distant partners in the context of geopolitics. The President of Finland also suggested that Canada consider joining.
Kaja Kallas will sign a security agreement with Iceland on March 18. The country is considering resuming the EU accession process as early as August this year.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo expressed interest in French nuclear deterrence. Nordic countries and Canada also agreed to increase aid to Ukraine.
The prime ministers of six countries have agreed on joint military production and support for Ukraine. Canada will invest $35 billion in Arctic defense.
Three brothers of Iraqi origin were detained in Oslo on suspicion of a terrorist act. One of them confessed to detonating a bomb; the investigation is checking for a foreign connection.
An explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Oslo with no casualties. Police link the attack to the war in the Middle East and are searching for those involved using drones.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, testified in an Oslo court in a case involving rape and over 30 other offenses, denying all charges. The accused was arrested in August 2024 and faces at least 10 years in prison.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on new charges, including bodily harm and knife threats. In total, he is accused of 38 counts, including four rapes.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Denmark is trying to persuade Donald Trump to abandon the idea of owning Greenland. A working group will be established to explore a diplomatic path.
A Norwegian court has sentenced 48-year-old Arfan Bhatti to 30 years in prison for organizing a shooting at a gay bar during Pride in 2022. Two people were killed and eight were injured; the shooter, Zaniar Matapour, also received a 30-year sentence.