Oman's largest zoo set to open in Eid in North Sharqiyah: Phase 1 of Oman’s largest zoo, named Safari World, is set to open in the wilayat of Ibra in North ...
muscatdaily.com/2024/03/26/omans-largest-zoo-set-to-open-in-eid-in-north-sharqiyah/
Bolsonaro tells Supreme Court he did not seek asylum at Hungarian embassy: Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro told Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de ...
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Sought Refuge in Hungarian Embassy Amid Investigations
- Brazil’s federal police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro’s passport and arrested a pair of his former aides on accusations of plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election on Feb. 8.
- Security-camera footage from the embassy shows Bolsonaro waiting to be let into the Hungarian Embassy in Brazil four days later. He appeared to stay at the embassy for the next two days, accompanied by security guards, the Hungarian ambassador, and staff members.
- Bolsonaro's stay at the embassy suggests an attempt to evade the Brazilian justice system by leveraging his friendship with far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he faces criminal investigations at home.
- The New York Times analyzed footage from four cameras in the Hungarian Embassy, confirming Bolsonaro's arrival on Feb. 12 and departure on Feb. 14, where he mostly remained out of sight during his stay.
Argentine 10-year-old chess phenomenon beats world number one: Faustino Oro beat Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the 2024 Bullet Brawl
buenosairesherald.com/sports/argentine-10-year-old-chess-phenomenon-beats-world-number-one
Whether it's where people spend Easter, how many Kvikk Lunsjs they will eat or which parts of the country the Easter Bunny should avoid ... Show more
Quick Glance: Opening Hours Over the Easter Weekend in Germany
- The Easter weekend in Germany starts on Friday, March 29. Maundy Thursday falls on March 28, while Good Friday is a public holiday.
- On Holy Saturday, normal opening hours apply. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are holidays when shops are closed.
- Schools are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, as well as doctor's offices and pharmacies. Tourist attractions usually have altered opening hours.
- Public transport operates throughout the holiday period, with a reduced schedule on Sundays.
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
US Department of Homeland Security on New Visit in Tromsø: Seeking Arctic Knowledge
highnorthnews.com/en/us-department-homeland-security-new-visit-tromso-seeking-arctic-knowledge
NATO Flexes Muscles and Russia Sanctions Prove Effective: Newsletter: American paratroopers descend over Northern Norway while the Russian Northern Fleet is ...
highnorthnews.com/en/nato-flexes-muscles-and-russia-sanctions-proves-effective
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Norwegians stockpile eggs in Sweden, Storm Hans pushes up cabin insurance claims ...
thelocal.no/20240328/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-146
Northern Lights could be visible over parts of the UK tonight: The phenomenon, also known as the Aurora Borealis, often appears above Iceland and Norway but is ...
news.sky.com/story/northern-lights-could-be-visible-over-parts-of-the-uk-tonight-13101247
Quick Glance: Northern Lights Potential Display Over UK Tonight
- The Met Office has announced that the Northern Lights could be visible across northern parts of the UK tonight. This phenomenon, also known as Aurora Borealis, usually appears above Iceland and Norway but is rarely visible from the UK, mostly limited to Scotland.
- According to the Met Office, a combination of fast solar winds and the recent arrival of a coronal mass ejection from the sun could trigger a display from Sunday evening to Monday morning. The Northern Lights are created by particles from the sun carried on solar winds interacting with the Earth's atmosphere after being directed to the polar regions by the planet's magnetic field.
- Different gases have varying effects on the color of the display. Green signifies solar particles interacting with oxygen, while purple, blue, or pink hues are a result of nitrogen. Only under 'severe space weather conditions' can the lights be visible throughout the UK - even then, stargazers require a clear sky and reduced light pollution.
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
Aerial footage shows raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties: US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68661316
Quick Glance: Trump's Confident Statement and Remarkable Events in the US and Canada
- Tony Cavallaro fights for return of his 750lb alligator
- Impressive lightning brightens the sky over Houston
- Firefighters respond to hot air balloon collision with power lines
- Men swapped at birth receive apology from province
"Holi would be celebrated on the same scale as Eid in the Red Fort or Qila e Moalla (Exalted Palace). It was called Eid e gulaabi or Aab-e-Pashi (Shower ... Show more
Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
- Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.
- The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.
- Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.
- Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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/
India's ICICI Securities gets shareholder nod to delist, setting up merger with ICICI Bank
reuters.com/markets/deals/indias-icici-securities-gets-shareholder-nod-delist-setting-up-merger-with-icici-2024-03-28/
Eid Al Fitr likely to be on April 10 in the UAE: IAC: This year, Ramadan did not begin on the same date in all countries. Some countries started on Monday (March ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/03/28/eid-al-fitr-will-be-on-april-10-based-on-the-sighting-of-the-crescent-iac
US Arctic Paratroopers Practiced Rapid Deployment in Northern Norway: Bardufoss (High North News): Over 100 US paratroopers jumped out over Inner Troms in ...
highnorthnews.com/en/us-arctic-paratroopers-practiced-rapid-deployment-northern-norway
Eid al Fitr likely on April 10 as per astronomical data: Excitement about Eid al Fitr — the first day of which is most likely to fall on April 10 in the ...
omanobserver.om/article/1151552/oman/eid-al-fitr-likely-on-april-10-as-per-astronomical-data
The Norwegian way of observing Good Friday: In Norway, there are multiple public holidays during the Easter period, including Maundy Thursday (skjærtorsdag) ...
thelocal.no/20230407/the-norwegian-way-of-observing-good-friday
Quick Glance: State-by-State Analysis of Americans' Easter Candy Preferences
- Although there was some regional variation, it appears that Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs were the most popular Easter candy.
- In five states, the top choices were Starburst Easter Jellybeans, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
- Kinder Joy Chocolate Candy Eggs were next in three states, followed by Cadbury Creme Eggs in two.
- Unsurprisingly, ham was the most popular option, with orders increasing by 254% in the week preceding Easter Sunday.
Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence: Former soccer player Robinho was arrested by Brazilian federal police on Thursday to serve out a nine-year ...
reuters.com/world/robinhos-defense-appeals-avoid-prison-after-transfer-rape-sentence-brazil-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: Robinho Arrested in Brazil for Rape Conviction
- Former footballer Robinho was arrested in Brazil after his last-minute attempt to delay his nine-year rape sentence was rejected.
- Robinho was found guilty by an Italian court for participating in a gang rape and exhausted all appeals.
- Italy requested Robinho to serve his sentence in Brazil since the country does not extradite its nationals.
- Criticism arose in the football world over the silence on cases of violence against women, especially with Robinho and Dani Alves' convictions.
After a crash in Wengen: Kilde: “Comeback is my big goal”: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is fighting his way back after his serious crash in Wengen ...
zdf.de/sport/wintersport/ski-alpin-kilde-interview-100.html
Eid Al Fitr holiday: UAE residents could get up to 9 days off - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/eid-al-fitr-holiday-uae-residents-could-get-up-to-9-days-off
Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist: Russia's financial watchdog said Friday it had added what it calls the "international LGBT ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240322-russia-adds-lgbt-movement-to-terrorists-and-extremists-blacklist
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday: Easter traffic as the masses head for the mountains, Oslo’s discount travel ticket to be phased out ...
thelocal.no/20240327/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-146
The top music festivals in Norway this summer: Summer is the season of festivals in Norway, so if you've been patiently waiting for nice weather ...
thelocal.no/20230508/the-top-music-festivals-in-norway-this-summer
Nordenskiöldsloppet and Arctic Circle Race: These were the biggest challenges on cross-country skis
xc-ski.de/events/skimarathons-2-2/news-66/nordenskioeldsloppet-und-arctic-circle-race-so-liefen-die-groessten-herausforderungen-auf-langlaufski/
Norway’s Stalled Wage Talks Head to Mediation to Avoid Strike: Wage negotiations between Norwegian private-sector industrial workers and employers will go to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/norway-s-stalled-wage-talks-head-to-mediation-to-avoid-strike
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Real Ones Know Montreal Smoked Meat Is Better Than Pastrami: Montreal’s answer to pastrami features cured and smoked brisket that's thinly sliced and piled ...
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Russian elections: NATO chief appeals for support from the Caucasus: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has declared that the presidential elections in ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/18/tiflis-stoltenberg-kritisiert-prasidentschaftswahlen-in-russland
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
Where in Norway do they dislike tourists?: Norway can be considered a very tourist-friendly country, and visitors are welcome almost everywhere. Still ...
thelocal.no/20240327/where-in-norway-do-they-dislike-tourists
Mathematician Who Tamed Randomness Wins Abel Prize: Michel Talagrand innovative work has allowed others to tackle problems involving random processes
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The pastures in Switzerland are often in impassable terrain. Fencing there is usually difficult. An idea from Norway is now intended to keep the cows under ... Show more
Dubai: Some schools to reopen from April 1 before Eid Al Fitr holidays - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/dubai-some-schools-to-reopen-from-april-1-before-eid-al-fitr-holidays
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
Federal Council clears the way for cannabis legalization: The Federal Council has not blocked the law legalizing cannabis. The law allows the possession and ...
onetz.de/deutschland-welt/bundesrat-macht-weg-fuer-cannabis-legalisierung-frei-id4692927.html
Quick Glance: Controlled Release by April 1: After Weeks of Debate - Cannabis Legalization Approved by Bundesrat
- Cannabis legalization has passed the Bundesrat, despite resistance from some federal states.
- The law allows possession and cultivation of cannabis with specific regulations starting April 1.
- Health Minister Lauterbach sees the legalization as an opportunity to combat the black market.
- Certain politicians caution against negative consequences such as increased deaths due to risky cannabis consumption.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Norway set for mixed Easter weather, Oslo's new trams to be sent to Spain for repairs ...
thelocal.no/20240326/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-142
Mehazabien returning with Eid drama: Mehazabien Chowdhury is set to make a comeback in an Eid drama after a two-year hiatus. In an exclusive interview with ...
en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/television/js98dt04kz
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/
FTC, Bietegheim, CSM Bucuresti and Vipers to TOP 8: FTC, Bietegheim, CSM Bucuresti and Vipers Kristiansand joined other four teams at Women’s EHF Champions ...
handball-planet.com/ftc-bietegheim-csm-bucuresti-and-vipers-to-top-8/
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
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.
Airline SAS receives US court approval for bankruptcy restructuring: Scandinavian airline SAS said on Tuesday a U.S. Bankruptcy Court had approved its Chapter 11 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airline-sas-receives-us-court-approval-bankruptcy-restructuring-2024-03-19/
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/
Why has the cost of renting in Oslo increased so much?: Oslo is the most expensive city in Norway to rent, and several factors mean the cost of being a tenant in ...
thelocal.no/20240325/why-has-the-cost-of-renting-in-oslo-increased-so-much
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
UK Aircraft Carrier in the North: “A Formidable Show of Strength”: The British HMS Prince of Wales is now the third allied aircraft carrier sailing in Northern ...
highnorthnews.com/en/uk-aircraft-carrier-north-formidable-show-strength
95% discount, Dh10,000 daily prizes: 3 day sale in UAE to begin tomorrow - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/95-discount-dh10000-daily-prizes-3-day-sale-in-uae-to-begin-tomorrow
Lewandowski successor: Barça's wild Haaland plan: Erling Haaland almost ended up at FC Barcelona in 2022. However, a future collaboration is apparently not off ...
fussballtransfers.com/a4253898267614360157-lewandowskis-nachfolger-barcas-wilder-haaland-plan
Nigerian court denies separatist leader Kanu bail, orders trial: A Nigerian federal court on Tuesday denied separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu bail and instead ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-court-denies-separatist-leader-kanu-bail-orders-trial-2024-03-19/
World's 'loneliest' house in Norway sells for £89,000: The world's 'loneliest' house that sits on an isolated island two hours from civilisation ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/25/worlds-loneliest-house-norway-sells-89-000-20523580/
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.
2 weeks to Eid in UAE: From longer fasting hours to hotter weather, how residents are prepping for end of Ramadan - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/2-weeks-to-eid-in-uae-from-longer-fasting-hours-to-hotter-weather-how-residents-are-prepping-for-e
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
Online sale of advance train tickets for Eid begins Sunday: Passengers can purchase tickets for April 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 starting on March 24, 25, 26, 27 ...
en.samakal.com/bangladesh/170829036/online-sale-of-advance-train-tickets-for-eid-begins-sunday
3-week holiday: UAE schools packed with activities before spring, Eid break - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/3-week-holiday-uae-schools-packed-with-activities-ahead-spring-eid-al-fitr-break
Six amazing events not to miss in Norway in April 2024: Bergen marathon, festivals, one sports season ending as another begins, and a Sami takeover at a Bodø ...
thelocal.no/20240325/six-amazing-events-not-to-miss-in-norway-in-april-2024
Should you choose the ferry between Oslo and Copenhagen over flying?: Many are put off by the thought of packed airports, swamped motorways and overcrowded ...
thelocal.no/20240321/should-you-choose-the-ferry-between-oslo-and-copenhagen-over-flying
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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Who is Lum Kok Seng, the new name in ex-minister Iswaran's latest charges?: He's a director of Lum Chang Building Contractors, a construction firm involved in ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iswaran-lum-kok-seng-charges-lum-chang-brompton-golf-whisky-4219486
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
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
Mahiya Mahi portraying Shakib Khan's mother!: "Rajkumar" will be released this Eid, and the filmmakers have plans to release it in the USA, the UK, Canada ...
thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/mahiya-mahi-portraying-shakib-khans-mother-3573971
BOJ ends negative rate policy: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday decided to end its negative interest rate policy, marking a landmark shift away from its huge ...
reuters.com/business/finance/boj-ends-negative-rate-policy-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
3-week holiday: UAE schools packed with activities before spring, Eid break - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/3-week-holiday-uae-schools-packed-with-activities-ahead-spring-eid-al-fitr-break
NATO chief visits Armenia amid growing tensions with Russia: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Armenia for the first time during his 10 years in ...
kyivindependent.com/nato-chief-visits-armenia-amid-growing-tensions-with-russia/
Quick Glance: NATO Chief's Diplomatic Visit to Armenia Amidst Escalating Russia Relations
- During his tenure spanning a decade, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made his inaugural visit to Armenia, engaging in discussions regarding the South Caucasus situation with the nation's leadership, as publicly declared by NATO's press service on March 19.
- Commending Armenia for its enduring partnership with NATO, Stoltenberg expressed appreciation for the country's dedicated involvement in the alliance's various missions and operations, notably emphasizing the augmentation of troops in the NATO-led international peacekeeping endeavor in Kosovo.
- Touching upon significant global affairs, Stoltenberg addressed the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, commending Armenia for its display of solidarity with Kyiv and advocating for heightened support from other allies towards Ukraine.
Norway keeps interest rate on hold, eyes autumn cut: Norway's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.50% on Thursday ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/norway-keeps-interest-rate-hold-eyes-autumn-cut-2024-03-21/
Focus: Green energy giant Statkraft looks beyond Norway for growth: Norwegian state-owned utility Statkraft, which has quietly become Europe's largest renewable ...
reuters.com/business/energy/green-energy-giant-statkraft-looks-beyond-norway-growth-2024-03-19/
Is Norway still on track for interest rate cuts this year?: Interest rates have increased rapidly in Norway over the last few years before peaking in the winter ...
thelocal.no/20240318/is-norway-still-on-track-for-interest-rate-cuts-this-year
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/
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
For UAE residents, Eid holiday airfares will cost 20-30% more even as airlines add flights
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/for-uae-residents-eid-holiday-airfares-will-cost-20-30-more-even-as-airlines-add-flights-1.1711080605316
The five big differences between Trondheim and Bergen: Bergen and Trondheim, Norway's second and third-largest cities, respectively, share a number of ...
thelocal.no/20230228/trondheim-versus-bergen-five-big-differences-between-the-two-cities
Austria wins team ski flying in Planica - DSV quartet only sixth - skispringen.com
skispringen.com/oesterreich-gewinnt-team-skifliegen-in-planica-dsv-quartett-nur-sechster/
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
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