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'Clubbing a bunny to death is very effective but it sure does look bad': the inside stories of urban animal control

In July 2022, a walrus, affectionately nicknamed Freya, was culled near Norway’s capital city in the Oslo fjord – crowds of people approaching her meant there was a potential risk to human safety. The loss of this charismatic and seemingly peaceful animal sparked a global outcry. Last month, an online…

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Watch: Norway’s King welcomes Nato foreign ministers to Oslo

Watch as Norway’s King Harald welcomes Nato foreign ministers to Oslo as the military alliance hosts an informal meeting on Wednesday, 31 May.

The Independent UK

NATO seeks to narrow differences over Ukraine membership bid

NATO foreign ministers will seek to narrow divisions over Ukraine's membership bid at a meeting in Oslo this week, with allies at odds over calls to grant Kyiv a road map to accession at their July summit.

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Formafantasma’s Oltre Terra explores our relationship with wool

‘Oltre Terra – Why Wool Matters’ is an exploration of the fibre's sourcing, production and ethics, at Oslo’s National Museum (until 1 October 2023)

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Leeds United confirm first pre-season friendly of the summer with Scandinavian trip

Leeds United will face Manchester United in Oslo, Norway in July with more pre-season dates to be announced in due course

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Russia angered by visit to Norway of largest US aircraft carrier

The USS Gerald R Ford is visiting Oslo ahead of expected military exercises in the Arctic.

Al Jazeera

World's biggest warship visits Oslo, angering Russia

Oslo (AFP) - The world's biggest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, arrived in Oslo on Wednesday for a stopover criticised by neighbouring Russia as an "illogical and harmful" show of force.

AFP

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Massive US aircraft carrier sails into Oslo for NATO exercises

The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, sailed into Oslo on Wednesday, a first for such a U.S. ship, in a show of NATO force at a time of heightened tension between NATO and Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

US aircraft carrier arrives in NATO-member Norway

A U_S_ aircraft carrier has arrived in Oslo with the Norwegian armed forces saying it gives them “a unique opportunity to further develop cooperation and work more closely with our most important ally, the United States.”

The Independent UK

In Norway, The EV Future Is Already Here, And It Has Been For A Time

Electric vehicles represented 80% of Norway’s auto sales last year, putting the country on track for an upcoming ban on new gas car sales.

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Ex-Wagner commander who sought asylum in Norway wants to return to Russia

A former commander of Russia's Wagner group who sought asylum in Norway after crossing the Russian-Norwegian border in January said on Wednesday he wanted to return to Russia even though he believed this could pose a risk to his life.

Reuters

Before Flag Day, Hamas warns tensions turning more religious

Hamas says current Israeli leadership is turning the conflict into a religious one that is more difficult to resolve.

Al Jazeera

The University Of Oslo Refusing To Acknowledge Foreign Degrees Outside Of Norway

University Of Oslo has been regarded as one of the best universities in the world according to U.S. News rankings.

Zenger

Norway concerned over human rights in China, PM tells visiting Chinese foreign minister

Norway's prime minister said on Friday he had expressed concerns about human rights in parts of China during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Oslo.

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A delicate succession in the Arctic Council after Russia sidelined

Oslo (AFP) - The Arctic Council, a model for cooperation between former Cold War foes, on Thursday saw a delicate handover of chairmanship, with the sidelining of Russia, its largest member.

Reuters

Analysis-Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls

For nearly three decades, the Arctic Council has been a successful example of post-Cold War cooperation.

WEKU

Norway unveils a life-size sculpture of Freya, the euthanized walrus

Freya became a global celebrity last year after she was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before she was euthanized by the authorities. A bronze sculpture now honors her in Norway's capital.

The Independent UK

Life-size sculpture of euthanized walrus unveiled in Norway

A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before it was euthanized by the authorities has been honored with a bronze sculpture in Norway

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Sculpture of euthanised walrus Freya unveiled in Oslo fjord

Oslo (AFP) - A bronze sculpture was unveiled Saturday in Norway of the walrus Freya who gained global attention last summer after playfully basking in the Oslo fjord until officials euthanised her.

Evening Standard

New Tate Modern Director announced as Karin Hindsbo, Director of the National Museum in Oslo

Hindsbo oversaw a major consolidation of five national organisations in Norway, so knows a thing or two about big venues

Reuters

Ex-Wagner commander hopes for asylum after being cleared of violence against Oslo police

A former commander of Russia's Wagner group seeking asylum in Norway was convicted on Thursday of being involved in a bar fight and of carrying an air gun but was acquitted of committing violence against police.

AFP

Norway charges former biathlon chief with corruption

Oslo (AFP) - Former biathlon boss Anders Besseberg was charged with "aggravated corruption" in Norway on Monday for allegedly covering up Russian doping cases in exchange for favours including prostitutes and hunting parties.

AFP

Norway expels 15 'intel officers' at Russian embassy

Oslo (AFP) - Norway on Thursday announced the expulsion of 15 "intelligence officers" working at the Russian embassy in Oslo, further straining relations between the neighbouring countries.

The Independent UK

Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying

Norway’s government says it's expelling 15 Russian diplomats from the country because they were suspected of spying while working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo

Reuters

Norway expels 15 Russian 'intelligence officers' from embassy

Norway is expelling 15 Russian embassy officials that the foreign ministry said on Thursday were intelligence officers operating under the cover of diplomatic positions, the latest such expulsion by a Western nation since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

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