Princess Astrid of Norway, sister of the late King Harald V, has died this Friday at the age of 94, as reported by the Norwegian royal house.

The Norwegians have said goodbye to King Harald V, who died on August 28 at the age of 89 after having been hospitalized for a bacterial infection in his blood. The coffin left the Royal Palace and went to Oslo Cathedral, where the state funeral was held. The journey is just over a kilometer, but tens of thousands of people filled the streets to see the funeral procession amidst tight security measures.

Since this Friday, Norway has a new king, Haakon VIII, who ascended the throne a few hours after the death of his father, Harald V. In this case, there will be no coronation ceremony. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, 22 years old, is now the crown princess thanks to the abolition of Salic law in 1990. This Saturday, both will hold condolence audiences with representatives of the country's main institutions.

The oldest monarch in Europe, Harald V of Norway, has died at the age of 89. Harald V was admitted last Monday to Oslo National Hospital to be treated for a bacterial infection. The Norwegian king had been suffering for a long time from hemolytic anemia, a blood disease that accelerates the destruction of red blood cells. The monarch's health had worsened considerably in recent years: he was already hospitalized in February in Tenerife during a vacation with Queen Sonja for a leg infection and dehydration. He was also admitted to a hospital in Malaysia in 2024 due to an infection. Prince Haakon Magnus will be the new king of Norway, a position he has already held on several occasions as regent due to his father's poor health.

A wound that has been open for sixty years. A wound that England wants to close in New York by winning the World Cup. For the moment, the team that proudly wears three lions on its crest is already in the semifinals; it's the fourth time it has achieved this. Two goals from Jude Bellingham have allowed the English to defeat a magnificent Norway in extra time in the quarterfinals in Miami, in a match where at times the English have played with fire (2-1). But the team trained by Thomas Tuchel knows how to compete and suffer. Things in life, a German coach excites the English, who will now face Argentina, in a spectacular duel. It will be a new episode of a rivalry that has given us epic matches such as the one in 1966 at Wembley, the one in 1986 in Mexico, or the round of 16 in 1998, among others.

A 24-year streak that will be extended, at least, for four more years. Brazil will continue to ask itself questions, trying to figure out when it lost its magic and joy. 24 years without winning the World Cup. And it will be 28, the longest period of drought in Brazilian football history, as in New York, the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti has been eliminated in the round of 16 against a Norway that touches the sky thanks to two goals from Haaland (1-2). The first has arrived and it seemed like the match would go to extra time, with 10 minutes left. The Manchester City forward rose between two defenders and his header, as powerful as a hammer blow from a Viking deity, allowed Norway to open the path that has led them to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Norway's opponent in the quarter-finals will be England, who won at the Azteca Stadium after an epic match (2-3).

The new round of the World Cup round of 32 has once again confirmed that France is one of the main candidates to lift the title. Didier Deschamps' team authoritatively defeated Sweden (3-0) and signed another demonstration of offensive potential, with Mbappé as the absolute reference of the squad, well supported by Olise and Barcola. The French imposed their rhythm from start to finish and did not suffer at any moment.

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, has been sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape. An Oslo court has ruled that Hoiby, 29, is guilty of two of the four rapes for which he was tried last February. During the trial, Hoiby admitted to being partially guilty – as permitted by Norwegian law – of assault and reckless endangerment, but did not admit to being the perpetrator of the rapes. He has now been unanimously convicted. He has also been found guilty of assaulting his ex-partner, the influencer Nora Haukland, according to the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, and will have to pay approximately 60,000 euros in compensation to the victims. Hoiby was charged with one count of rape, two of non-consensual sexual contact, and four of offensive sexual behavior, in a list that also includes threats, vandalism, abuse, and traffic offenses.

If the predictions had been correct, since 2022 there would not be a single millionaire left in Norway. In 2021, the Labour Party (centre-left) of the current prime minister, Jonas Gahr Store, won the parliamentary elections and entered into a coalition government with the Centre Party. The new executive approved a reform of the formuesskatt, the wealth tax, which increased what the country's richest taxpayers pay.

The idea that the Nordic countries should develop a joint nuclear weapons program would have been considered absurd and ridiculous just a few years ago. But now times have changed, and the uncertainty over whether the United States is no longer a reliable ally is generating profound Concern in a region that fears Russian aggressionIn this context, a question is circulating that would have been unthinkable before, but which is starting to be heard among various personalities and academics, who are questioning whether the time has come for the Nordic countries to build their own nuclear protection umbrella.

With the start of the year, whether or not it's tied to the classic list of resolutions, we face the difficult decision, especially if we're travelers, of choosing our next destination. Ultimately, vacation days are limited, and the desire to travel and discover the world often outweighs them. That's why good planning is key to making the most of your time off. Eurovacations TravelThe agency, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, already has this year's offerings on its website. Their meticulously organized group tours with guides departing from Barcelona will allow you to enjoy unique experiences.

The Donald Trump's threats to invade Greenland They have put other countries with a presence in the Arctic on alert. Not because they fear an invasion by the US military, but because the entire January spectacle surrounding the Arctic island has strained NATO's unity and strength and added instability to a region increasingly coveted by the major powers. Another strategic territory in the region is the Svalbard archipelago, which belongs to Norway, although Oslo also sees its sovereignty threatened, as does Denmark with Greenland, even though it is also a member of the Atlantic Alliance.

Mette-Marit of Norway will undergo a lung transplant due to the pulmonary fibrosis she was diagnosed with in 2018. This Friday, the Norwegian royal house announced that the princess's health has deteriorated significantly this autumn, and doctors have already begun preparing her for the procedure. In March of this year, the royal household had already reported that the symptoms and daily discomfort she was experiencing had forced a drastic reduction in the princess's official engagements. 2025 is a complicated year for Mette-Marit, who apart from facing health problems has had to deal with the legal problems of her son Marius Borg. accused of 32 crimes, including four rapesRegarding the transplant, the princess's doctors have confirmed that there is no specific date for the operation, but that it is part of Mette-Marit's medical plan. "We are reaching the point where a lung transplant will be necessary, and we are making the necessary preparations to ensure that this is possible when the time comes," said Are Martin Holm, head of the Respiratory Medicine Department at Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet), in a statement from the royal court. However, he added that no decision has yet been made on when the princess will be placed on the transplant waiting list. In a press conference following the announcement, Holm emphasized that the 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon will not be given priority over other patients. "There will be no priority. When an organ becomes available, it has a specific size and blood type. Based on this, we must see which patient on the list is the most suitable. Of those who match, we always choose the sickest, the one in the worst condition, and the one with the least ability to wait," the doctor explained. The pulmonologist, head of the Respiratory Medicine department at Norway's only hospital that performs lung transplants, noted that there are currently between 20 and 40 patients on the waiting list, but insisted that it is impossible to determine the waiting time. According to the royal household, Mette-Marit increasingly needs a specific exercise regimen, rest, and physical recovery. However, the princess wishes to continue carrying out her duties, so her schedule will be adapted to her health. "I always hoped we could control the disease with medication, and until now, the progression had been quite slow. However, lately it has been faster than both the doctors and I expected," the princess explained in a recent interview on Norwegian public television, NRK.

When this time of year arrives, many people are eager to eat the twelve grapes and start the new year, anxious to know what the next 12 months will bring. This positive approach to the new year will not be shared by Mette-Marit of Norway, who in February 2026 will experience one of the most bitter ordeals a mother can endure: seeing her son in the dock. A tragic moment that, in her case, will be amplified by the international media pressure surrounding the case involving her eldest son, as it is rare to see a member of a monarchy appear in court.

With a market share of 97.2%, Norway is an electric car paradiseThe Scandinavian country has become the first to achieve almost full electrification of new vehicle registrations by 2025, having reached an 85% market share of electric vehicles in total sales during 2024, and has achieved the objectives of full electrification of sales. was set in 2017.

Since yesterday, the announcement of the name of the Nobel Peace Prize winner has been a source of excitement that is halfway between that generated by theThe Oscar goes to…" and the Champions League draw. The person responsible for so much interest is the usual king of the party, Donald Trump, who turns everything he touches into news: if he wins, because the stonemasons will start sculpting his face on Mount Rushmore, and if he doesn't win, to see what time he orders themarinasinvade Norway.

With the rise in the polls and the increase in popularity of the far-right Progress Party (FrP), few thought a year ago that the Labour Party of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store could win the Norwegian parliamentary elections againHowever, on Monday night, at the Social Democrats' headquarters, a euphoric Store, overcome with victory, delivered a very clear message: "This is a signal outside Norway that social democracy can also win despite the right-wing wave."

The Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) has won the legislative elections in Norway with 28% of the vote and 53 seats, according to the still provisional results. The electoral authority's projections, with 62.5% of the votes counted, indicate that the center-left bloc would obtain 87 seats and exceed the figure for an absolute majority in the Norwegian Parliament by two deputies. Thus, Jonas Gahr Store could repeat as prime minister for the next four years if he manages to retain the support of his traditional partners.

The last meal eaten by climate activist Vebjørn Bjelland Berg, cousin of Norwegian Environment Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, was five weeks ago. Since then, he has been on hunger strike to demand that Norway end the exploitation of its gas and oil fields, which have made the Nordic country one of the richest in the world.

A new chapter in the court case against Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Princess Mette-Husband of Norway. The young man was formally charged by the Nordic country's prosecutor's office with four cases of rape and several cases of abuse against his ex-partners. The accusation comes after a June The police found him responsible for 23 crimes., a figure that has now risen to 32.