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Why is Maundy Thursday a holiday in Denmark and Norway but not Sweden?: People in Denmark and Norway have the day off on Maundy Thursday, but people in Sweden ...
thelocal.se/20240328/why-is-maundy-thursday-a-holiday-in-denmark-and-norway-but-not-sweden
Cargo ship lost power before colliding with Baltimore bridge; 1 body recovered: A massive container ship lost power early Tuesday before crashing into the ...
cnn.com/2024/03/26/us/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-tuesday/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Norwegian word of the day: Påske: Today's Norwegian word of the day is one you have probably heard a lot in recent weeks, but you probably don't ...
thelocal.no/20240327/norwegian-word-of-the-day-paske
SLB, Norway's Aker Carbon Capture to combine carbon capture business: U.S. oilfield services provider SLB said on Wednesday it will combine its carbon capture ...
reuters.com/sustainability/slb-norways-aker-carbon-capture-combine-carbon-capture-business-2024-03-28/
Conjoined twin who shot to fame in 1996, now married: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, is married. According to news reports from a number of international media ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/conjoined-twin-who-shot-to-fame-in-1996-now-married/
Norwegian word of the day: Fredagsfølelse: It doesn't actually need to be Friday for you to feel the effects of this particular word, but it helps.
thelocal.no/20230908/norwegian-word-of-the-day-fredagsfolelse
SailGP's first day cancelled after dolphins spotted on course: Racing has been abandoned entirely after a dolphin that earlier delayed the start did not move on.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/512507/sailgp-s-first-day-cancelled-after-dolphins-spotted-on-course
Finland gets EU funding to save the Arctic fox: In the early 2000s, there were only around 40-60 Arctic foxes in Finland, Sweden and Norway ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080273
Home Office launches 'stop the boats' campaign in Vietnam: The government says an increasing proportion of small boat crossings are made by migrants from Vietnam ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68653368
Ukraine launches strikes on Crimea, claims it hit two Russian warships : Ukraine early on Sunday (Mar 24) launched attacks on the annexed Crimean peninsula and ...
wionews.com/world/ukraine-launches-strikes-on-crimea-hits-two-russian-warships-703789
Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
Norwegian word of the day: Jevndøgn: The light and the dark side are now in balance.
thelocal.no/20220923/norwegian-word-of-the-day-jevndogn/
Ten Ukrainian pilots complete basic F-16 training in the UK - Euromaidan Press: Ten Ukrainian pilots completed RAF flight training to prepare for advanced ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/22/ten-ukrainian-pilots-complete-basic-f-16-training-in-the-uk/
US soldiers parachute onto polar landscape in Norway: The military exercise named Arctic Shock is part of cold-weather field training with the Norwegian Army.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68486304
Quick Glance: Devastating Wildfires in Virginia and Maryland
- Currently, firefighters are grappling with the devastating impacts of wildfires in the states of Virginia and Maryland.
- The fires have been intensified by the strong winds and low humidity. Authorities in Virginia are cautioning residents about the poor air quality.
- The wildfires have affected extensive areas in Virginia and Maryland.
- The fires are exacerbated by the unfavorable weather conditions, leading to air quality warnings.
Five unwritten rules that explain how Norway works: There are several rules and social norms that not only form an essential part of everyday life but also ...
thelocal.no/20230404/five-unwritten-rules-that-explain-how-norway-works
Quick Glance: Decoding Norway: Unspoken Societal Norms
- Understanding a country's unspoken rules deepens with time spent living there.
- Some unspoken rules stand alone, while others provide a deeper understanding of how a specific society operates.
- Norway has several of these rules that should be followed and help explain how the country functions.
- Norwegian society is heavily focused on the collective and the greater good, widely seen as commendable.
Billionaires Fleeing Norway Face Stricter Taxes in New Plan: Norway unveiled plans to remove a loophole used by the Nordic nation’s richest leaving the country ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/norway-s-fleeing-billionaires-face-stricter-taxes-in-new-plan
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Bodies of 3 Rohingya refugees are found dead as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat
apnews.com/article/indonesia-rohingya-capsized-boat-f77af9e0b621515c8bd80d7c5be9dd60
Norwegian word of the day: Næpskrell: Norway is host to many different regional dialects. Unfortunately, if someone from Nordland calls you a 'næpskrell' ...
thelocal.no/20240325/norwegian-word-of-the-day-naepskrell
More than 500 migrants arrive in Kent small boats: More than 4,000 people have crossed from France so far this year, Home Office figures show,
bbc.com/news/articles/c51wqg3x8wno
TELL US: How do you make sure your children become bilingual in Norway: If you're a foreigner living and bringing up children in Norway, you might want them ...
thelocal.no/20240325/tell-us-how-do-you-make-sure-your-children-become-bilingual-in-norway
Norwegian word of the day: Drikkeangst: Have you ever woken up with a sore head and wondered whether you'd made a show of yourself the night before? If so ...
thelocal.no/20230215/norwegian-word-of-the-day-drikkeangst
Norway's first offshore wind tender won by Japanese groups, IKEA-linked investor: The Ventyr group, owned by Japanese power companies and IKEA store owner Ingka ...
reuters.com/business/energy/norway-awards-first-offshore-wind-tender-swedens-ingka-japans-parkwind-2024-03-20/
Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small boats carrying migrants across Channel
news.sky.com/story/video-appears-to-show-french-police-using-aggressive-tactics-against-small-boats-carrying-migrants-across-channel-13101048
How hard is it to apply for Norwegian citizenship?: It’s a long road to Norwegian citizenship. Thankfully, The Local’s readers have shared their insights on what ...
thelocal.no/20240322/how-hard-is-it-to-apply-for-norwegian-citizenship
King Harald V after heart surgery: Royal fans relieved - laughs in family photo: King Harald had been confronted with health problems for months ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/royals/id_100374206/koenig-harald-v-nach-herz-op-royalfans-erleichtert-lacht-auf-familienfoto.html
Over 30 workers laid off as industry enters rough waters: Leading Southland boat builder Stabicraft has laid off more than 30 workers as the boat manufacturing ...
odt.co.nz/southland/over-30-workers-laid-industry-enters-rough-waters
Pant: Everything you need to know about Norway's bottle recycling system: The Norwegian bottle deposit system, known as pant, promotes recycling and reducing ...
thelocal.no/20240320/pant-everything-you-need-to-know-about-norways-bottle-recycling-system
What's open and what's closed in Norway over the Easter weekend?: Norwegians enjoy the world's longest Easter holiday, with four days off. But how are shops ...
thelocal.no/20240319/whats-open-and-whats-closed-in-norway-over-the-easter-weekend
Chicago Water Taxi to return to daily service for the first time since pandemic: The return to seven-day-a-week service is a vote of confidence in downtown.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/chicago-water-taxi-daily-service-pandemic/
Flashed 25 times in 19 days: 23-year-old has to go to prison: OSLO. 25 speeding offenses in just 19 days left a Frenchman in Norway 21 days in prison and a year ...
nachrichten.at/panorama/weltspiegel/25-mal-in-19-tagen-geblitzt-23-jaehriger-muss-ins-gefaengnis;art17,3932176
These Travelers Have a Secret: They Love Cheap Cruises on Old Ships: Travelers find better deals and blissfully smaller crowds far from the world’s largest ...
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This New High-Performance Electric RIB Can Hit a Ferocious 50 Knots at Full Tilt: German startup eD-TEC just unveiled a high-performance 31-foot electric RIB ...
robbreport.com/motors/marine/ed-tec-electric-rib-1235558246/
Norway breeds, and feeds, endangered Arctic foxes to restore species: Norwegian scientists have been part of a program to restore the Arctic fox population since ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/03/18/norway-breeds-and-feeds-endangered-arctic-foxes-to-restore-species/
What are the best savings options in Norway?: Having some money set aside for a rainy day is always smart. Luckily, there are plenty of options available in ...
thelocal.no/20240321/what-are-the-best-savings-options-in-norway
This New 144-Foot Superyacht Has a Glassed-In Dining Room With Ocean Views: Azimut just unveiled its 144-foot 44M Grande superyacht, the brand's new ...
robbreport.com/motors/marine/azimut-44m-grande-flagship-1235558014/
The Norwegian foods which are considered the best in the world: Norwegian cuisine doesn't get a lot of love, but Norway is home to plenty of foods and ...
thelocal.no/20231109/the-norwegian-foods-which-are-considered-the-best-in-the-world
Haugan takes Norway's first men's win of the season in final slalom: Timon Haugan gave the Norwegian men's team a first win of the Alpine World Cup ski season in ...
reuters.com/sports/haugan-takes-norways-first-mens-win-season-final-slalom-2024-03-17/
Boat captain charged after allegedly posting intimate video of his ex on social media
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/boat-captain-charged-allegedly-posting-intimate-video-ex-social-media/
Architects and Fashion Designers Are Penning Yachts, and It’s Changing How They’re Made
robbreport.com/motors/marine/yachts-designed-by-architects-fashion-designers-1235541422/
How to replace a Norwegian residence card if you lose it: Accidents happen, and if you misplace your Norwegian residence card, it'd be handy to know how to ...
thelocal.no/20220421/how-to-replace-a-norwegian-residence-card-if-you-lose-it/
Five great restaurants for a dinner date in Bergen: Bergen, located on Norway's beautiful west coast, is known for its vibrant culinary scene ...
thelocal.no/20240326/__trashed-15
Advanced boat building probably dates back to the Neolithic Age: A new study confirms the idea of seafaring in the Neolithic Age: The dugout canoes from Lake ...
spektrum.de/news/italien-fortschrittlicher-bootsbau-wohl-schon-in-der-jungsteinzeit/2211636
From Diving to Shipwrecks to Kayaking Luminous Waters: 10 Caribbean Experiences You Can Only Access by Boat
robbreport.com/motors/marine/gallery/best-carribbean-experiences-charters-1235545926/
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes off Indonesia’s Aceh province
apnews.com/article/indonesia-rohingya-muslims-boat-capsizes-4b51073972482f0090893e66a1fca7d7
Quick Glance: Rescue of Rohingya Refugees After Boat Disaster
- An Indonesian search and rescue vessel located a capsized wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees and initiated the rescue of survivors from its hull.
- Despite conflicting reports regarding potential fatalities, authorities affirmed the unharmed status of all 69 rescued Rohingya individuals.
- A total of 75 individuals were rescued, including six individuals saved by private fishing boats prior to the official rescue operation.
- Upon arrival in Aceh, Rohingya refugees encounter some hostility from certain fellow Muslims, although Indonesia has provided temporary shelter for distressed refugees.
Robotic submarine takes pictures: Rare sea lily species surfaces in Antarctica: In the Weddel Sea, a robot submarine unexpectedly films a rare species of sea ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Seltene-Seelilien-Art-taucht-in-Antarktis-auf-article24827634.html
No joke! Pete Davidson's big bucks party boat plan still afloat: report: SNL Staten Island buds Pete Davidson and Colin Jost are still working to transform the ...
nypost.com/2024/03/23/us-news/no-joke-pete-davidsons-big-bucks-party-boat-plan-still-afloat-report/
Green energy giant looks beyond Norway for growth : Norwegian state-owned utility Statkraft, which has quietly become Europe’s largest renewable energy producer ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2024/03/20/green-energy-giant-looks-beyond-norway-for-growth
Taking a Bow: How Yacht Makers Are Rethinking the Rear End: Modern takes on the rear-end space by names like Daemen and Ferretti now include bars and jacuzzis ...
robbreport.com/motors/marine/how-yacht-makers-reimagining-bows-1235541429/
Why assistance from Denmark, Norway and Japan is important for Ukraine: Denmark, Norway and Japan are partners of Ukraine that deserve separate attention.
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7182136/
How Tesla became the top-selling car company in Norway: Tesla accounted for 20% of all vehicles sold in Norway last year. 2023 also marked the third year in a ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/16/how-tesla-became-the-top-selling-car-company-in-norway.html
Manila shows another incident: China's coast guard mistreats Filipino boat: China's coast guard attacks a Philippine supply boat in the South China Sea ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Chinas-Kuestenwache-maltraetiert-philippinisches-Boot-article24829429.html
Oxford-Cambridge boat race rowers warned to avoid water after E. coli find as Britain’s pollution crisis grows
cnn.com/2024/03/28/sport/oxford-cambridge-boat-race-sewage-crisis-intl/
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Norway has provided over US$500 million in aid to Ukraine since start of full-scale invasion
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7447561/
The 10 Most-Exciting Yacht Debuts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show: There are 60 yachts over 100 feet at this year's show. The number of quality ...
robbreport.com/motors/marine/gallery/palm-beach-boat-show-best-yachts-1235549322/
How to access Norway's free subsidised language lessons in 2024: Norway has recently earmarked 47 million kroner to subsidise Norwegian language education for ...
thelocal.no/20240318/how-to-access-norways-free-subsidised-language-lessons-in-2024
More than 500 migrants cross English Channel on Wednesday, provisional statistics show
news.sky.com/story/more-than-500-migrants-cross-english-channel-on-wednesday-provisional-statistics-show-13099130
As Usual, the Fashion Crowd Was Early to the Trader Joe’s Tote Bag Phenomenon: Here’s how to style your Trader Joe’s tote…if you can ever get your hands on one.
vogue.com/article/boat-tote-in-street-style
Neolithic boats excavated in the Mediterranean reveal advanced nautical technology
phys.org/news/2024-03-neolithic-boats-excavated-mediterranean-reveal.html
'Turn around immediately': Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again as tensions simmer
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/turn-around-immediately-taiwan-warns-off-chinese-coast-guard-boats-again-2024-03-16/
See Mark Zuckerberg’s glossy new $300M, 287-foot superyacht ‘Launchpad’: Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted himself a $300 million megayacht ...
pagesix.com/2024/03/21/lifestyle/see-mark-zuckerbergs-new-300m-287-foot-superyacht-launchpad/
Emigrants return and report amazing things about Germany: A couple's return to their old homeland after years abroad is fraught with obstacles ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/unerwartete-umkehr-auswanderer-kehren-zurueck-und-berichten-erstaunliches-ueber-deutschland_id_259710542.html
Water woes in Kerala’s wetland : As Kuttanad faces the dire consequences of changing weather patterns, for the people of the region who live across 62 grama ...
thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/water-woes-in-keralas-wetland/article67998225.ece
Migrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak: LONDON (Reuters) - More than 4,600 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain on small boats ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/03/28/migrant-crossings-to-uk-hit-new-record-heaping-pressure-on-sunak
Iraqi Quran burner leaves Sweden for Norway: Salwan Momika plans to apply for asylum
yenisafak.com/en/news/iraqi-quran-burner-leaves-sweden-for-norway-3680276
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URGENT: Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-03-26/urgent-francis-scott-key-bridge-in-baltimore-collapses-after-ship-apparently-struck-it
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Watch The Boat Race From Craven Cottage : Craven Cottage will become an official Fan Zone for The 2024 Boat Race.
fulhamfc.com/news/2024/march/20/boat-race-fan-zone/
Rowers in England's university Boat Race warned over E.coli levels in the Thames: Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/rowers-englands-university-boat-race-health-warning-ecoli-108541078
Gangs, kidnappings, murders drive Rohingya from camps: Late last week, a boat crammed with Rohingya refugees fleeing a squalid camp in Bangladesh capsized off ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/gangs-kidnappings-murders-drive-rohingya-from-camps/
Fishermen sail in from the Gulf to sell fresh seafood off the boat at this Louisiana market
theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/shrimp-so-fresh-they-were-swimming-around-the-gulf-that-morning-delcambre-seafood-market/article_55acbcf0-e7aa-11ee-bd8c-2bd7b1cf767e.html
Plastic ‘interceptor’ tackles trash in river: BLACK flies exploded into the air as plastic waste fell from bamboo conveyor belts into skips on a solar-powered ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/plastic-interceptor-tackles-trash-in-river
Sweden wanted to deport Salwan Momika, now he is going to Norway: They put Sweden on the radar of terrorists - but then suddenly it became quiet around her ...
nzz.ch/international/schweden-wollte-salwan-momika-abschieben-jetzt-geht-er-nach-norwegen-ld.1824210
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Boat Race rowers told to avoid the water as UK sewage dumping surges: Victorious rowers in Britain's University Boat Race have been warned not to jump into the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boat-race-rowers-told-avoid-water-uk-sewage-dumping-surges-2024-03-27/
Exercising twice a week linked to significantly lower risk of insomnia: People in Norway were most likely to be persistently active while those in Spain and ...
thenationalnews.com/health/2024/03/26/exercising-twice-a-week-linked-to-significantly-lower-risk-of-insomnia/
New concept from Norway: Will the Ski World Cup be completely turned upside down?
kleinezeitung.at/sport/wintersport/skialpin/18318349/ski-weltcup-20-us-auftakt-cluster-rennen-und-weniger-emissionen
Bergen, Norway to Fort Lauderdale, USA for only €327 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Bergen, Norway to Fort Lauderdale, USA for only €327 roundtrip with KLM and ...
secretflying.com/posts/bergen-norway-to-fort-lauderdale-usa-for-only-e327-roundtrip
How to stop illegal immigration from Afghanistan: It is also no coincidence that spring means the arrival of the Taliban's ‘fighting season’ in Afghanistan.
spectator.co.uk/article/how-to-stop-afghan-migrants-coming-to-britain/
Billionaires' superyachts are bigger and more luxurious than ever.: Superyachts are the ultimate multimillion-dollar status symbol for the rich. From water toys ...
businessinsider.com/billionaire-superyachts-luxury-cost-size-status-symbol-2024-3
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In an age where we’ve discovered it all, this paradise shouldn’t exist: Papatura Retreat in the Solomon Islands isn’t for everyone. But for 82-year-old Pete ...
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/in-an-age-where-we-ve-discovered-it-all-this-paradise-shouldn-t-exist-20240319-p5fdkl.html
Discordant sounds in the local concert: In Burgenland, cohesion is at the top. You notice this when you go to the district council meetings. Of course ...
bvz.at/eisenstadt/kommentar/kommentar-misstoene-im-lokalkonzert-415317984
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