#a district in Oslo

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Lawyer wants Mette-Marit to be called in for questioning

The ex-girlfriend accuses Marius Borg Høiby of assault - but the Crown Princess's son denies it. Now Juliane Snekkestad's lawyer wants the police to question Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

- The evidence situation in the case is such that we think it is only natural that we get her explanation now, says lawyer Petter J. Grødem to Aftenposten [article behind paywall].

Marius Borg Høiby has admitted that he abused his last girlfriend and destroyed her apartment on August 4. He has also admitted that he threatened to kill a man.

But he denies that he abused his two former girlfriends, Juliane Snekkestad and Nora Haukland. They both took to social media and accused Marius of physical and mental abuse during the periods they were with Mette-Marit's son.

Juliane and Marius were a couple between 2017 and 2022, they also owned a house together which they sold when the relationship ended.

Marius has made counter-accusations in police interrogation and says that it is Snekkestad who allegedly abused him.

Snekkestad's lawyer has now asked the police to take the Crown Princess in for questioning.

- I have sent a formal request to summon Crown Princess Mette-Marit for questioning to the Oslo police district, Grødem tells Aftenposten.

- An explanation from the Crown Princess will, in my opinion, shed new light on the case against her son.

Oslo police press chief Unni Grøndal confirms to Aftenposten that they have received a request for questioning, but does not want to comment on the matter further.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit is on sick leave until October 30 due to side effects of a medication she is taking for her pulmonary fibrosis.

Translation and editing for clarity by me of an article by Jenny Alexandersson, Royal Editor, for Aftonbladet published on Oct. 28, 2024, at 21:00.

Note: The original article by Aftenposten is behind a paywall. This is a short summary from Aftonbladet about what that article says.

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"[Blanche of Namur] would seem to mark a turning point [in Swedish queenship]. The institution of the morning-gift had until then functioned as a personal insurance for the queen. It now became much more; to some degree it became an active share in the powers and prerogatives of the Crown: it became separate property, separately administered by the queen.

Originally Blanche was enfeoffed with the castle of Tønsberghus, the town of Tønsberg and the districts belonging to the jurisdiction of Tønsberghus, i.e. Vestfold and Skiensysla at the western side of Oslofjord. In Sweden she was enfeoffed with the bailiwick of Lödöse and the castle of Linholm at Hisingen, near the mouth of the border-river Götaelv. In 1353 her Norwegian fiefs and benefices were exchanged from the western part of Oslofjord to the eastern, i.e. she surrendered the castle of Tønsberghus to her husband acquiring instead the very important border-castle of Båhus, including the jurisdiction of the town Marstrand and the counties of Båhus len (Elvesysla, Ranrike, Vetteherred) and Borgarsysla, in other words the region between Oslo and present day Gothenburg. It is possible that she also acquired the Swedish territories of Dalsland and Värmland on this occasion, and which she certainly possessed in 1358.

From now on Blanche in fact was ruler of a Norwegian-Swedish domain - we could call it a 'queendom' of her own. In addition to this her husband had granted her in 1341 an annual rent of 2 marks of gold, and in 1346 he added an annual sum from the royal revenues of the Scania fair At the very latest Blanche took charge of her 'queendom' from 1353. As we see, the queen's morning-gifts changed radically from being a life insurance to becoming a political guarantee for the royal house, a sort of dynastic demesne under queenly rule, so to say. [...] She also took over the administration of the castle and bailiwick of Tønsberghus on behalf of her husband. In fact Blanche and Magnus controlled all Eastern Norway south of Oslo, including the adjacent Swedish regions."

-Steinar Imsen, "Late Medieval Scandinavian Queenship," Queens and Queenship in Medieval Europe : Proceedings of a Conference Held At King's College London, April 1995 (Edited by Anne Duggan)

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STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — In 1965, a Norwegian woman gave birth to a baby girl in a private hospital. Seven days later she returned home with a baby.

When the baby developed dark curls that made her look different from herself, Karen Rafteseth Dokken assumed she just took after her husband's mother.

It took nearly six decades to discover the true reason: Rafteseth Dokken's biological daughter had been mistakenly switched at birth in the maternity ward of the hospital in central Norway.

The girl she ended up raising, Mona, was not the baby she gave birth to.

The babies — one born on Feb. 14 and the other on Feb. 15, 1965 — are now 59-year-old women who together with Rafteseth Dokken are suing the state and the municipality.

In their case, which opened in the Oslo District Court on Monday, they argue that their human rights were violated when authorities discovered the error when the girls were teenagers and covered it up. They claim Norwegian authorities had undermined their right to a family life, a principle enshrined in the European human rights convention, and demand an apology and compensation.

Rafteseth Dokken, now 78, was in tears as she described learning so many years later that she got the wrong baby, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK.

“It was never my thought that Mona was not my daughter," she said in court on Tuesday. “She was named Mona after my mother.”

Mona described a sense of never belonging as she grew up. That sense of uncertainty pushed her in 2021 to do a DNA test, which showed that she was not the biological daughter of those who raised her.

But the woman who raised the other baby knew long before.

A routine blood test in 1981 revealed that the girl she was raising, Linda Karin Risvik Gotaas, was not biologically related. The woman raising her, however, did not pursue a maternity case. Norwegian health authorities were informed of the mix-up in 1985, but refrained from telling the others involved.

Both women who were swapped at birth have said in interviews that it was a shock to learn about the mix-up, but the knowledge made pieces of their lives fall into place, explaining differences both in terms of appearance and demeanor.

Kristine Aarre Haanes, representing Mona, said the state “violated her right to her own identity for all these years. They kept it secret.”

Mona could have learned the truth when she was a young adult, but instead "she did not find out the truth until she was 57.”

“Her biological father has died. She has no contact with her biological mother,” added Aarre Haanes.

Circumstances surrounding the 1965 swap at Eggesboenes hospital are unclear, but media reports by NRK suggest there were several cases during the 1950s and 1960s where children were accidentally swapped at the same institution. At the time babies were kept together while their mothers rested in separate rooms.

In other cases the errors were spotted before the children were permanently placed with the wrong families, according to the reports.

An official from the Norwegian Ministry of Heath and Care Services said the state was unaware of similar cases and that there were no plans for a public inquiry.

Asgeir Nygaard, representing the Norwegian state, is fighting the case on the grounds that the 1965 switch took place in a private institution and that the health directorate in the 1980s did not have the legal authority to inform the other families when they discovered the error.

“Documentation from that time indicates that government officials found the assessments difficult, inter alia because it was legally unclear what they could do,” he wrote in a statement to The Associated Press ahead of the trial's opening. “Therefore, in court, we will argue that there is no basis for compensation and that the claims being made are in any case statute-barred.”

The trial is scheduled to run through Thursday, but it was not clear when a ruling is expected.

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Viking Sword from Warrior's Grave Unearthed in Norway

The Viking Age weapon was discovered by a homeowner clearing land for an extension.

A man digging in his yard to build an extension of his house in southern Norway has unearthed the 1,100-year-old grave of a Viking warrior who was buried with weapons.

The finds include a rusty iron sword in two pieces; its hilt style enabled archaeologists to date the burial to the late 800s or early 900s, during the Viking Age, Joakim Wintervoll — an archaeologist who works for the local government of Agder County, where the relics were found — told Live Science.

"We have a good record of how the 'fashion' in the shapes of sword handles developed in Norway, from early ages up to more modern eras," he said. "Comparing it to other known sword handles, we believe this sword is from the late ninth century to the 10th century."

Other artifacts found in the grave included a long spear designed to be used on horseback, called a lance; glass beads and a belt buckle gilded with gold; and a bronze brooch. Neither human nor animal remains have yet been discovered there.

The artifacts seem to have belonged to a Viking warrior. "The lance suggests that this was someone that was proficient in combat from horseback," Wintervoll said. And the warrior was "definitely someone of means, based on the gold-gilded jewelry."

Viking burial

The grave and its artifacts were discovered in late June in the yard of a house in the mainly rural district of Setesdal, beside a lake about 125 miles (200 kilometers) southwest of Oslo. Homeowner Oddbjørn Holum Heiland had started using a mechanical digger to clear the spot in his yard where he and his wife Anne planned to extend their house, according to Science Norway.

"I wasn't going to dig a lot, just a little bit in the slope behind the house, to get some more space between the house and the land," he told the news outlet.

He first found an oblong slab just below the surface; it's now been recognized as a gravestone. Further digging revealed the hilt of the sword; Holum Heiland then realized his yard must hold other Viking artifacts, so he stopped digging and called the county archaeologists.

Wintervoll and Jo-Simon Frøshaug Stokke, an archaeologist from Oslo's Museum of Cultural History, visited the site a few days later. No Viking artifacts had been found before at the property, Wintervoll said, but a Viking grave containing a sword, spear, glass beads and a horse bridle were discovered on a nearby farm in the 1930s.

Although it's "a bit too early to say" whether these two graves have a connection, "it is interesting that they are relatively close and have almost identical finds in them," he said.

Ancient claim

It is possible that a Viking warrior was buried at the site as a way for their descendants to claim ownership of the land around it, Wintervoll said. Or, perhaps it had only family significance.

"No grave mound was known to have been on this homestead," Wintervoll said. In Norway, this type of grave is known as a "flatmarksgrav," which translates to "flat field grave," he added.

The person interred there might have been buried whole, or cremated ashes may have been laid down in the grave. "At this point in time, the practice varied a bit from place to place, but we have yet to find any burnt bones," he said.

The grave seems to have been dug on an almost east-west axis, which would align with sunrise and sunset, and the only grave marker seems to have been the oblong stone above it.

"Right now, we don't think this is a grave that was meant to be visible at a great distance," Wintervoll said. "These types of graves might have a more family or private function."

By Tom Metcalfe.

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Events 6.16 (before 1910)

632 – Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). 1407 – Ming–Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies. 1487 – Battle of Stoke Field: King Henry VII of England defeats the leaders of a Yorkist rebellion in the final engagement of the Wars of the Roses. 1632 – The Plymouth Company granted a land patent to Thomas Purchase, the first settler of Pejepscot, Maine, settling at the site of Fort Andross. 1745 – War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). 1746 – War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza. 1755 – French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. 1760 – French and Indian War: Robert Rogers and his Rangers surprise French held Fort Sainte Thérèse on the Richelieu River near Lake Champlain. The fort is raided and burned. 1779 – American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. 1795 – French Revolutionary Wars: In what became known as Cornwallis's Retreat, a British Royal Navy squadron led by Vice Admiral William Cornwallis strongly resists a much larger French Navy force and withdraws largely intact, setting up the French Navy defeat at the Battle of Groix six days later. 1811 – Survivors of an attack the previous day by Tla-o-qui-aht on board the Pacific Fur Company's ship Tonquin, intentionally detonate a powder magazine on the ship, destroying it and killing about 100 attackers. 1815 – Battle of Ligny and Battle of Quatre Bras, two days before the Battle of Waterloo. 1819 – A major earthquake strikes the Kutch district of western India, killing over 1,543 people and raising a 6-metre-high (20 ft), 6-kilometre-wide (3.7 mi), ridge, extending for at least 80 kilometres (50 mi), that was known as the Allah Bund ("Dam of God"). 1824 – A meeting at Old Slaughter's coffee house in London leads to the formation of what is now the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). 1836 – The formation of the London Working Men's Association gives rise to the Chartist Movement. 1846 – The Papal conclave of 1846 elects Pope Pius IX, beginning the longest reign in the history of the papacy. 1858 – Abraham Lincoln delivers his House Divided speech in Springfield, Illinois. 1871 – The Universities Tests Act 1871 allows students to enter the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Durham without religious tests (except for those intending to study theology). 1883 – The Victoria Hall theatre panic in Sunderland, England, kills 183 children. 1884 – The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island amusement park. 1897 – A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. 1903 – The Ford Motor Company is incorporated. 1903 – Roald Amundsen leaves Oslo, Norway, to commence the first east–west navigation of the Northwest Passage. 1904 – Eugen Schauman assassinates Nikolay Bobrikov, Governor-General of Finland. 1904 – Irish author James Joyce begins a relationship with Nora Barnacle and subsequently uses the date to set the actions for his novel Ulysses; this date is now traditionally called "Bloomsday".

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𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐄. 𝐌𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐃. 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒.

when oslo was young, the games were much more...magical. the reapings were akin to a holiday. oslo, orion, and their parents would file into the presidential mansion and watch the reapings one by one. uncle cal would remind them of the importance of the games, they'd pick favorite tributes, and the adults would talk about the actual odds of them winning. but as he grew, like with all things, the magic dissipated. it changed when he became an escort. the first year it took him three weeks to find a reaping outfit, planning his introductory speeches, and all of the experiences he might give the tributes once they reached the capitol. district one produced good competitors, he knew that, and in fact, the lead up to the games was quite fun, like he was a kid again. oslo took pleasure in fawning over their gaudy parade outfits and cheering when the boy and girl both scored well. they performed like seasoned professionals through their interviews and he felt good that he might see one of them again at the end of all this. when the games had other plans though, oslo was wrecked. he tried a new formula each year, bracing for the impact of their deaths. and this year, he had concocted a new one. no more frills and cheering and excitement. maybe if he could communicate the lack of levity in the situation, they'd make it through. sure, he'd still insure his tributes had every meal, outfit, and desire they requested, but he'd do it privately. "this year i'll be different." oslo murmured to himself beneath his breath before climbing the steps to the stage. "good morning." his bright smile matched that of the hopeful tributes before him. "and happy hunger games! two of you are on the precipice of having your name scrawled in panem's history books. may the odds be in your favor on this fine morning. the smile fell the moment the reel about the rebellion began playing, and he turned his back so nobody could see the conflict, the anguish. as their history finished playing on the big screen, oslo turned without missing a beat. he was a proud citizen of the capitol ready to reap the tributes of what they once sowed, "shall we begin?" oslo's hand took up a majority of the bowl as he read out the first name-- only to be immediately cut off by a girl volunteering. this happened often on his visits. "how brave, truly inspiring." oslo complimented her before the crowd, though he truly felt like gritting his teeth, "now for the next." his hand plunged into another bowl before calling out, "satin bliss! satin, where are you? join us up here dear." he zoned out as a rather self important, dark-haired man joined them upon the stage. he seemed unphased by all of this while oslo thought about his uncle watching and wondering if cal thought he was doing a good job. "may both of you bring great pride to your district!" oslo announced as the other residents of district one began to cheer. he cared not that he had the pick of the litter, he didn't like their odds regardless. the games, after all, were designed to kill.

[theoddshq]

OSLO COPPERHEAD (jacob elordi fc) the odds are in your favor! Please report to your nearest Capitol Agent to be prepped for the 74th Annual Hunger Games!

ooc

Alias/Age/Pronouns/Timezone: Mikey, 22, They/Them, MST

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If you had to describe your muse as a canon Hunger Games character, or mix, who would you compare them to and why? Oslo has a lot of influences! The main three would be Haymitch, Effie, and Tigris. These are wildly different characters, you say– I know!! I find Oslo similar to Haymitch in the sense that he’s been an escort for four years now and the death of his tributes has begun to weigh heavily on him and he turns to alcohol and partying within the Capitols walls to sort of numb that. I do think he is a bit of Effie in the sense he’s an escort and excited to show the tributes the Capitol, wanting them to see the beauty in that. I threw Tigris in this mix too simply because of his close relation to the president yet simultaneous qualms with the games.

Anything else? N/A

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[JACOB ELORDI, CIS MAN, HE/HIM] The 74th Annual Hunger Games are upon us and here comes OSLO COPPERHEAD, the DISTRICT 1 ESCORT and PRESIDENT’S NEPHEW NEPO BABY. Word around The Capitol is that they’re WELL-MANNERED and INTELLIGENT but can also be ANGRY and IGNORANT. According to sources, they’re 22 and were once described as being seen and not heard, tabloid headlines, believing in kindness, inferiority complexes, and brainwashing. What a character! As we always say, may the odds be ever in their favor!

biography

Oslo’s parents were never important people. The extent of their importance was their relationship to the president, who did the real work, rising from the ashes of the rebellion to restore order to all of Panem. Oslo’s father, Romulus, was far younger than Calpurnius, and was perfectly content riding his big brother’s coattails. He married a beautiful bride, capitol citizen, of course, and enjoyed their lives gliding from event to event. Oslo was born second, doted over by his older brother and the maids who were around far more often than their parents. Oslo struggled as a boy in rooms full of adults. He’d stand on chairs and yelp with excitement to share only to be hushed by the cold gaze of his uncle at the end of the table. Yes, in the Capitol, the world was full of options for him, but only after he’d gone through his schooling. 

Oslo actually quite liked his education, history and literature being his favorites. However, there was a problem. Oslo and his brother weren’t quite as far apart in age as their Father and Uncle, so they went through school side by side. If Oslo were to get an exemplary mark, his brother’s was higher. If Oslo showed promise, the eldest showed more. If Oslo ran for any positions of power, he’d been beat out to a vicely position under his older brother. He didn’t blame his brother by any means, but it did irritate him. Through finishing school, primary education, important political dinners, Oslo never shined in comparison. It built resentment, this goal to achieve more than he ever had. Oslo was an intelligent boy, really, going onto higher education within the Capitol. But he was prone to fits of anger, unprofessionalism. Among the gilded halls of the Capitol, his outbursts of erraticism, weren’t always welcomed. Their Uncle favored his brother, what was he supposed to do when not even the President of Panem had enough faith in him to take him under his wing.

This didn’t mean being the Nephew of the President came without perks though. Despite a close eye constantly on what tabloids had coined, “The Presidential Family.” the general public didn’t know their inner workings. Oslo skyrocketed to the vip list of every restaurant, club, party, and bar. Random citizens adored him despite his ruggedness. The headlines about his rowdy nights out or less than regal behavior around the city didn’t deter his most loyal followers. His parents, brother, and naturally Uncle had plenty to say about this. When Oslo officially finished his education at eighteen, he had dreams of going on a charity tour in the districts, but was forbade from going. Instead, Uncle Cal gave Oslo his pick of the litter– Which tributes did he want to escort through the games? 

District One seemed like the obvious choice for Oslo. Often, those were career tributes, and if Os had done his math correctly, they were statistically less likely to die. He could save himself the guilt of watching them die year after year. Unfortunately, math didn’t factor in human emotion, and when he lost his first two tributes at age eighteen during the 70th games, he only spiraled further. Sure, he could clap his hands and have anything he wanted, yet Oslo chose to get obliterated amongst Capitol elite, sometimes tributes, and swallow his grief. Those were the sentiments of a rebel sympathizer and he was loyal to the Capitol– to his family. Oslo, sadly, was unable to abandon angry outbursts in his youth. 

Desdemona Herion was Oslo’s closest ally. They had grown up close, even dated for a time before Oslo’s sexuality revealed itself. They remained attached at the hip after that, but it wasn’t a guarantee Des would be available following every shortcoming and humiliation Oslo endured. Still, she understood his burden. As a stylist, she lost tributes year after year too, and it only galvanized their bond. Around the games every year, headlines would flare up around Oslo’s name, he’d ignore them, and carry on distracting himself from the horrors by every mean possible. 

As proper as Oslo knows how to be, this year he’s been fighting apathy towards the games. District One’s Tributes look as promising as they do every year, and while it would be much easier to shut down and prevent the pain of loss, he also wants to show them the glory of the Capitol to it’s fullest extent before they may leave him.

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Deceive- 2Fight- 2Lore (knowledge)- 3Notice - 1Physique - 3Provoke - 1Rapport - 2Resourcefulness - 1Stealth - 1Will - 3

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PINTEREST / PLAYLIST

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After reading this I had to know more definitely which US state has the most “capital” cities. I checked and if we’re only counting exact matches including accent marks then Ohio is the winner. If accent marks don’t matter Illinois and Ohio are tied. If we count partial matches like “New Paris” Ohio wins by a lot. Full results below.

Alabama

Exact Matches: 6

Athens

Berlin

Cardiff

Douglas

Hamilton

Madrid

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 0

Arizona

Exact Matches: 1

Douglas

Close Matches: 1

San Jose

Partial Matches: 2

La Paz Valley

Washington Park

Arkansas

Exact Matches: 10

Damascus

Georgetown

Havana

Jerusalem

Kingston

London

Manila

Paris

Victoria

Washington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 1

Lake Hamilton

California

Exact Matches: 9

Dublin

Georgetown

Jamestown

London

Manila

Monrovia

Plymouth

San Marino

Washington

Close Matches: 1

San Jose

Partial Matches: 10

Douglas City

Fort Washington

Hamilton Branch

Hamilton City

North San Juan

San Bernardino

San Juan Bautista

San Juan Capistrano

South Monrovia Island

West Athens

Colorado

Exact Matches: 3

Georgetown

Jamestown

Wellington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

North Washington

Romeo

Connecticut

Exact Matches: 1

Georgetown

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 1

New London

Delaware

Exact Matches: 1

Georgetown

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 0

District of Columbia

Exact Matches: 1

Washington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 0

Florida

Exact Matches: 4

Havana

Lisbon

Panama City

Wellington

Close Matches: 1

Valparaiso

Partial Matches: 5

Lake Hamilton

Mount Plymouth

Nassau Village-Ratliff

Panama City Beach

Washington Park

Georgia

Exact Matches: 12

Athens

Berlin

Cairo

Damascus

Douglas

Dublin

Georgetown

Hamilton

Kingston

Rome

Vienna

Washington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

Douglasville

East Dublin

Idaho

Exact Matches: 4

Georgetown

Moscow

Paris

Stanley

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 1

New Plymouth

Illinois

Exact Matches: 20

Athens

Berlin

Brussels

Cairo

Georgetown

Hamilton

Havana

Kingston

Kingston

Lima

Lisbon

Ottawa

Paris

Plymouth

Rome

Victoria

Vienna

Warsaw

Washington

Wellington

Close Matches: 1

San Jose

Partial Matches: 8

Kingston Mines

Kingston Mines

London Mills

New Athens

New Berlin

New Douglas

Romeoville

Washington Park

Indiana

Exact Matches: 11

Dublin

Edinburgh

Freetown

Georgetown

Hamilton

Jamestown

La Paz

Monrovia

Plymouth

Warsaw

Washington

Close Matches: 1

Valparaiso

Partial Matches: 6

Berne

New Amsterdam

New Paris

New Washington

Rome City

St. Bernice

Iowa

Exact Matches: 10

Hamilton

Kingston

Lisbon

Madrid

Moscow

Plymouth

Rome

Stanley

Tripoli

Washington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 5

Bernard

Muscatine

New London

New Vienna

North Washington

Kansas

Exact Matches: 9

Bern

Hamilton

Havana

Jamestown

Moscow

Ottawa

Victoria

Washington

Wellington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 1

Douglass

Kentucky

Exact Matches: 7

Georgetown

Jamestown

London

Paris

Stanley

Warsaw

Wellington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 3

Douglass Hills

East Bernstadt

Mount Washington

Louisiana

Exact Matches: 7

Athens

Georgetown

Jamestown

Lisbon

Stanley

Vienna

Washington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 3

Bernice

Romeville

Vienna Bend

Maine

Exact Matches: 2

Belfast

Lisbon

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

Lisbon Falls

South Paris

Maryland

Exact Matches: 9

Adamstown

Berlin

Damascus

Georgetown

Kingstown

Lisbon

Monrovia

Moscow

Vienna

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

Fort Washington

Washington Grove

Massachusetts

Exact Matches: 0

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

East Douglas

North Plymouth

Michigan

Exact Matches: 6

Athens

Douglas

Gibraltar

Kingston

Paris

Plymouth

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

Lake Victoria

Romeo

Minnesota

Exact Matches: 10

Belgrade

Georgetown

Kingston

Montevideo

Nassau

Oslo

Plymouth

Roseau

Victoria

Warsaw

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 2

New London

New Prague

Mississippi

Exact Matches: 6

Bridgetown

Dublin

Georgetown

Hamilton

Paris

Victoria

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 1

New Hamilton

Missouri

Exact Matches: 10

Amsterdam

Cairo

Hamilton

Jamestown

Kingston

Paris

Vienna

Warsaw

Washington

Wellington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 5

Bernie

Moscow Mills

New London

New Madrid

Old Jamestown

Montana

Exact Matches: 6

Amsterdam

Belgrade

Hamilton

Lima

Philipsburg

St. Pierre

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 0

Nebraska

Exact Matches: 7

Belgrade

Cairo

Douglas

Madrid

Plymouth

Prague

Washington

Close Matches: 1

Valparaiso

Partial Matches: 0

Nevada

Exact Matches: 1

Kingston

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 0

New Hampshire

Exact Matches: 1

Berlin

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 0

New Jersey

Exact Matches: 4

Berlin

Kingston

Vienna

Washington

Close Matches: 1

Bogota

Partial Matches: 6

Bernardsville

Hamilton Square

Kingston Estates

Kingston Estates

Washington Crossing

West Berlin

New Mexico

Exact Matches: 4

Jamestown

Kingston

Madrid

Stanley

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Bernalillo

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North Carolina

Exact Matches: 8

Dublin

Hamilton

Jamestown

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Stanley

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Washington

Close Matches: 0

Partial Matches: 4

McAdenville

New Bern

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Exact Matches: 7

Berlin

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Hamilton

Havana

Jamestown

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Stanley

Close Matches: 0

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Ohio

Exact Matches: 21

Amsterdam

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Close Matches: 0

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Adena

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Exact Matches: 5

Douglas

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Lima

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Exact Matches: 16

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Lima

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Paris

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Close Matches: 0

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Washingtonville

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Exact Matches: 3

San José

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Hacienda San José

Punta Santiago

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Athens

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Moscow

Paris

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Partial Matches: 2

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Athens

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Havana

Paris

San Juan

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Wellington

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Douglassville

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The United States has 3 times as many Jerusalems as Israel

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Cameroonian Separatist Leader Lucas Ayaba Cho Arrested in Norway Amid Ongoing Conflict. Lucas Ayaba Cho, a prominent figure in Cameroon’s Anglophone separatist movement, was arrested in Norway on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the ongoing armed conflict in the Central African country. His lawyer revealed that the arrest was made on "charges based on his various expressions on social media."   Cho has been a key player in the push for independence from Cameroon, where violence since 2016 has resulted in over 6,000 deaths and nearly a million displaced individuals. Many residents in the English-speaking regions claim discrimination at the hands of the French-speaking majority. Read Also: PIDOMNigeria’ Trial: Court Fixes Date for Isaac Bristol’s Bail Application Hearing Global human rights organization Amnesty International has accused both government forces and armed separatists of human rights abuses, including killings, rapes, and torture of civilians.   A Cameroonian official indicated to the BBC that Norway and Cameroon have a security agreement which may facilitate Cho's extradition in the near future. However, his lawyer stated that he was unaware of any extradition request.   Describing himself as a liberation leader, Cho is known for commanding the Ambazonian Defence Forces (ADF) from his base in Norway. He has been linked to a recent campaign that included a two-week lockdown aimed at boycotting schools. His militant approach has drawn criticism, particularly after ADF fighters targeted taxi drivers, demanding they repaint their vehicles to reflect the colors of the proposed state of Ambazonia.   The ADF’s political branch, the Ambazonia Governing Council, has also instituted a “liberation tax” on residents in the Anglophone regions to fund their conflict against the government. Cho's history of anti-institutional radicalism dates back to the 1990s, including an expulsion from the University of Buea for protest activities.   Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (KRIPOS) stated that Cho "had a central role in an ongoing armed conflict in Cameroon." On Wednesday, Norwegian investigators sought his custody from the Oslo District Court, with prosecutor Anette Berger noting, "We are in an early phase of the investigation, and there are several investigative steps that remain."   Emmanuel Nsahlai, a US-based lawyer representing victims of the Anglophone crisis, called Cho's arrest a "significant victory" against separatist violence. He remarked, "This arrest marks a critical step in holding him accountable for his actions and bringing justice to the victims of his violence."   Cho is not the first separatist leader to face arrest abroad concerning the violence in Cameroon. The Cameroonian government has consistently urged foreign nations to assist in repatriating separatist leaders for trial, following the extradition of Julius Sisiku Ayuk Tabe and others from Nigeria in 2018.

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Marius Borg Høiby to NRK: Admits the use of violence in cocaine intoxication

Høiby is speaking out about the violent incident last week for the first time.

Marius at Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday gala. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB

Marius Borg Høiby (27) was arrested by the police in Oslo on Sunday last week. He was charged with bodily harm and property damage to a woman with whom he has a relationship.

Høiby now speaks to NRK:

"Last weekend, something happened that should never have happened. I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment in the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument. I have several mental disorders, which means that throughout my upbringing and adult life, I have had and still have challenges. I have struggled with substance abuse for a long time, something I have been in treatment for in the past. I will now resume this treatment and take it very seriously."

"The drug use and my diagnoses do not excuse what happened in the apartment at Frogner on the night of Sunday last weekend. I want to be responsible for my actions and will explain myself truthfully to the police".

He wrote that to NRK, via his defender Øyvind Bratlien.

"The most important thing for me is to apologise to my girlfriend. She deserved neither what happened that night nor the extreme pressure from the Norwegian and foreign press afterwards. I know that being pursued by photographers and journalists at a time like this has been tough".

"I also want to apologise to my family. I know that my actions have largely rubbed off on you."

"So to you my girlfriend, I'm sorry. This should never have happened, and I take full responsibility for my actions. - Marius Borg Høiby"

NRK has asked for an interview and to ask further questions, but [Høiby] has refused.

- The statement is his own words as [he] desired. I have no further comments and will not answer questions now, says Bratlien to NRK.

- He has not formally taken a position on criminal guilt, as he has not been in court, but in reality, it is an acknowledgement of criminal guilt after the charge, says Bratlien.

Unni Grøndal, a press officer in the Oslo police district, has no comment.

- We have no comments, writes Sara Svanemyr, press contact at the Royal Court.

- It is good that he is speaking out and admitting a drug problem, and she is happy about that, says the woman's legal aid lawyer, Mette Yvonne Larsen, to NRK.

In an SMS to NRK, Larsen wrote that Høiby and the woman are no longer in a romantic relationship but on a break.

Damage in the apartment

What Høiby is charged with happened in a flat on Frogner in Oslo, at the woman's registered address.

According to NRK's ​​source, Høiby must have been at the site sometime between 01:00 and 03:00 on Sunday night.

According to the charge sheet to the police, Høiby is said to have subjected the woman to violence, and he is said to have caused damage in the flat. He is charged with bodily harm and property damage.

In the apartment, the police allegedly seized a knife.

According to NRK's ​​source, who has knowledge of the case, the knife was not used against the woman, but it was [stuck] in the wall of the flat. Several objects are also said to have been destroyed in the flat.

The police were alerted by a friend

The police stated in a press release last week that there is a relationship between Høiby and the woman.

The police have previously stated that they were alerted to what had happened on Sunday morning. According to NRK's ​​information, the police patrol must have arrived at the apartment shortly before 13:00.

In a press release on Tuesday, the police wrote that they received a report at 12:30. A friend notified the police.

They conducted a short interview with the woman and secured evidence in the apartment.

During the day, the woman received medical attention but was not admitted to the hospital, as various media previously reported.

This has also been refuted by the woman's legal aid lawyer, Mette Yvonne Larsen. She wrote on Friday that the woman is on sick leave:

"The victim wants to avoid speculation in the case and also asks for calm to stand by the case process. For the sake of the investigation, she cannot elaborate on other information about physical injuries other than that she is on sick leave and both has and has had medical supervision. She has not been admitted to the hospital or requested a restraining order. The parties are in dialogue."

According to NRK's ​​information, Høiby was arrested on the outskirts of Skaugum, at Jansløkka school, on Sunday afternoon at 16:00. The police now confirm that this happened at 16:10.

According to NRK's source, he met the police according to agreement. The police have also confirmed this.

"He met there by appointment with the police, who had contacted him by phone a short time before. The arrest took place calmly," write the police.

Article by Hedda Kurseth, Simon Solheim, Julianne Flølo, Geir Bjarte Hjetland and Amund Rotbakken-Gundersen for NRK, published Aug. 14, 2024, at 15:21, and updated the same day at 22:25. Translation and editing for clarity is done by me.

Note: The girlfriend in question has been photographed & named in certain media outlets, but out of respect for her privacy, I will not translate any of those articles, name her by name or share any photos of her. You can find that information out there if you want to, but not from me.

Also note: Women who have previously dated Høiby are now coming forward detailing physical & mental abuse from him. So far, I've seen three different women speak out on social media & the Oslo Police have said they want to talk to one of them. I won't be translating or sharing any articles about this.

If you have questions or concerns about domestic violence or men's violence against women, you can check out The Hotline (USA), Refuge (UK), WAVE (Europe), API-GBV (Asia & the Pacific Islands), NCW (India), 1800RESPECT (Australia), OVD (Argentina), The Warrior Project (South Africa). If you know any other great resources, please share them as a comment or on a reblog, yours truly did the best she could with the help of Google.

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Norway increasingly alarmed by Swedish gangs

Norway is increasingly concerned about Swedish criminal gangs, already known for their offences in Denmark, where they operate throughout the country, according to Euractiv.

Kjetil Tunold, head of the organised crime division at the Norwegian National Bureau of Investigation, stated:

“It is serious. We are afraid that the development we have seen in Sweden will infect us.”

One of the cases in which Swedish gang criminals are suspected of involvement is a house bombing at an apartment complex in Dröbak, south of Oslo, last autumn. Following the incident, three Swedes linked to the gang were charged with attempted murder.

According to Tomas Staerk, head of investigations for Norway’s Eastern Police District, several Swedish criminal organisations have established themselves in the area.

We are worried about the gross use of violence and that the Swedish gangs will recruit vulnerable young people to join them. It is money laundering, economic crime, violence and threats.

Swedish gangs can now be found in all twelve police districts in Norway and may be linked to the importation and distribution of drugs in the country, according to a Norwegian police report on the national threat of criminal gangs. The Norwegian police have now asked the government for support to start joint patrols with Swedish police in border areas that are particularly prone to Swedish gang crime.

“If the level of violence increases in one place, it can spread so that you strike back with the same coin. It becomes a kind of spiral of violence.”

Denmark announced Friday that it would impose border controls with Sweden following renewed Swedish gang violence that had spilled over into Denmark in recent weeks. Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said on 14 August:

The reality right now is that not only Denmark but large parts of the Nordic countries are feeling the consequences of Sweden’s long-standing failed immigration and legal policies, and we take that extremely seriously.

Sweden’s Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer says Denmark also bears some responsibility for its own gangs, but agrees with much of the criticism of the gang issue in Sweden.

In response, a Nordic hub of police officers from Finland, Norway, and Denmark will be established in Stockholm. Norwegian and Finnish officers are already involved, with Danish officers joining in a few weeks.

Sweden, with a population of only 10 million, has the highest per capita rate of gun violence in the EU.

Read more HERE

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Neo-Nazi Anders Brevik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, has lost his case against the state in a bid to end his years of isolation in prison.

Breivik had sued the Norwegian authorities, claiming his conditions were "inhumane" and he was suicidal.

But a court ruled on Thursday that Breivik's sentencing terms were "not a violation of human rights".

Breivik's lawyer said his client was disappointed with the outcome and would appeal against the latest judgment.

He has been held in isolation ever since he killed eight people with a car bomb and shot dead another 69, most of them teenagers, at a summer youth camp on the island of Utoeya on 22 July 2011.

He is currently serving a 21-year sentence, the maximum a court in Norway can impose, though it can be extended for as long as he is deemed a threat.

His lawyers claimed he had been living in a "completely locked world" and did "not wish to be alive any more". They had asked the court to lift restrictions on his correspondence with the outside world.

But judges at the Oslo District Court on Thursday said the restrictions placed on Breivik's communications were justified because he remained a danger to society.

They ruled that he enjoyed "relatively great freedom" at the facility and had access to many services in his everyday life.

"He studies and works on his political projects," the verdict said.

Norway attacks: The victims

Norway mass killer Breivik sues over jail isolation

Mass murderer Breivik loses rights case

Oeystein Storrvi, Breivik's lawyer, told Reuters: "He has been in isolation for 12 years and easing of his conditions is vital for his wellbeing in the prison."

Breivik cried during his testimony in January, claiming he was sorry for the attack and that his life had become a nightmare that had left him suicidal.

But the following day, a psychologist told the court that she did not consider him to be depressed and there was a "low risk" of suicide.

Now aged 45, Breivik currently spends his time in a dedicated section of Ringerike prison - located on the shores of the lake that surrounds Utoeya.

At the prison, Breivik has access to a training room, kitchen, TV room and a bathroom.

Many of those killed on the island were teenagers involved with the Norwegian Labour Party's youth wing, the AUF. The attacks remain Norway's worst peacetime atrocity.

Breivik has challenged the terms of his sentence before, winning part of his human rights case against the Norwegian state in 2016 before it was overturned the following year.

He unsuccessfully applied for parole in 2022, with the court ruling he had not changed and remained a risk to society.

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Bergen

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Bergen is the gateway to the fjords, and used to be the capital of Norway. Apparently back in the days it's also where Viking raids to England first started.

We arrived in Bergen from Oslo and the fjords on a ferry. Bryggen the waterfront district is a UNESCO site with well kept historical houses.

The fish market by the wharf is lively and fun to see, with reindeer and whale sausages, roes and caviar, and giant Norwegian crabs. Just beware the prices are inflated for tourists. I bought the same reindeer sausage from the grocery store down the street for less than half the price.

Bergen's the rainiest city in Europe. thankfully it was rain and sunshine daily when we visited for 3 days.

Check out the terrain map, Bergen is surrounded by mountain and water. Apparently there are 7 peaks you can hike to. We went up two of them, marked with hearts below.

Floyen is probably the closest peak to city center. You can take the funicular up just steps from the wharf.

My daughter and I decided to hike down, a great choice. It's very easy and has great views of the city, interesting trees and ferns, and in the last 10-15 minutes a fun trip

Uriken is the highest of 7 peaks around Bergen. We had to take an Uber to the start as it's a bit further out. The Uber driver told us it's a tough hike, even though just about 1 mile up. He wasn't kidding. The first half was gravel, and the second half stairs that got steeper as you go. My daughter had to take a break and lie down, and my son who didn't sleep too well took the cable car down. So do be prepared before you go. The view from the top is spectacular.

Since we had 3 days in Bergen, we had a lot of time to wander around. No museums or churches, the grandparents and the kids said. So instead we did some shopping (for mints and licorice candies at the cute dollar store Normal), and walked and scootered around Byparken.

On food, Guess what are people lining up here at the famous 3 Kroneren for? Reindeer, lamb and "game" hotdogs. :)

We really enjoyed our meal at Bryggeloftet, the best restaurant in town. Be sure to ask for medium-rare lamb and reindeer, as the Norwegians tend to cook medium by default.

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Events 8.22 (after 1900)

1902 – The Cadillac Motor Company is founded. 1902 – Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to make a public appearance in an automobile. 1902 – At least 6,000 people are killed by the magnitude 7.7 Kashgar earthquake in the Tien Shan mountains. 1922 – Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War. 1934 – Bill Woodfull of Australia becomes the only test cricket captain to twice regain The Ashes. 1941 – World War II: German troops begin the Siege of Leningrad. 1942 – Brazil declares war on Germany, Japan and Italy. 1944 – World War II: Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German forces. 1949 – The Queen Charlotte earthquake is Canada's strongest since the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. 1953 – The penal colony on Devil's Island is permanently closed. 1962 – The OAS attempts to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle. 1963 – X-15 Flight 91 reaches the highest altitude of the X-15 program (107.96 km (67.08 mi) (354,200 feet)). 1965 – Juan Marichal, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, strikes John Roseboro, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the head with a bat, sparking a 14-minute brawl, one of the most violent on-field incidents in sports history. 1966 – Labor movements NFWA and AWOC merge to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC), the predecessor of the United Farm Workers. 1968 – Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America. 1971 – J. Edgar Hoover and John Mitchell announce the arrest of 20 of the Camden 28. 1972 – Rhodesia is expelled by the IOC for its racist policies. 1973 – The Congress of Chile votes in favour of a resolution condemning President Salvador Allende's government and demands that he resign or else be unseated through force and new elections. 1978 – Nicaraguan Revolution: The FLSN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages. 1978 – The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states. 1981 – Far Eastern Air Transport Flight 103 disintegrates in mid-air and crashes in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. All 110 people on board are killed. 1985 – British Airtours Flight 28M suffers an engine fire during takeoff at Manchester Airport. The pilots abort but due to inefficient evacuation procedures 55 people are killed, mostly from smoke inhalation. 1989 – Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to record 5,000 strikeouts. 1991 – Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the Baltic states. 1992 – FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho. 1999 – China Airlines Flight 642 crashes at Hong Kong International Airport, killing three people and injuring 208 more. 2003 – Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is suspended after refusing to comply with a federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the lobby of the Alabama Supreme Court building. 2004 – Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. 2006 – Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612 crashes near the Russian border over eastern Ukraine, killing all 170 people on board. 2006 – Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal. 2007 – The Texas Rangers defeat the Baltimore Orioles 30–3, the most runs scored by a team in modern Major League Baseball history. 2012 – Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 52 deaths.

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The Top 10 Unique Attractions to visit in Norway

A land of top-notch cultural heritage, Norway has some of the most particular and extraordinary sights in the world. From majestic fjords and towering mountains to picturesque villages and colorful cities, Norway offers an experience range that captures the hearts of vacationers in this Scandinavian gem for its natural splendor. It's also a testament to the brand new spirit, making it a must-visit for those searching for adventure and calmness.

Norway’s 10 most precise points of interest promise an unforgettable adventure via the USA’s most mind-blowing landscapes. Whether exploring the lovely Geirangerfjord, seeing the Northern Lights in Tromsø, or marveling at the architectural marvel of the Oslo Opera House, every attraction showcases Norway’s specific splendor and appeal. Not handiest do those places spotlight Norway’s scenic splendor and cultural richness, which makes this a precise country in reality.

Known for its breathtaking landscapes and wealthy cultural heritage, Norway offers infinitely precise sights that attract tourists from around the world. From breathtaking natural wonders to architectural marvels, Norway's top 10 ought to visit attractions that promise unforgettable studies.

The Top 10 Unique Attractions to visit in Norway

1. Geirangerfjord

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geirangerfjord is one of Norway’s most spectacular and beautiful fjords. Surrounded by towering cliffs and green mountains, the fjord is known for its deep blue waters and waterfalls like Seven Sisters and Suitor. Visitors can canoe, kayak, or scenic trails this wonder of nature well explored the fjord.

2. The northern lights of Tromso

Located above the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is one of the best places in the world to see the spectacular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). From September to April, clear, dark skies provide the perfect backdrop for this natural light show. Visitors can join guided tours, participate in husky sledding adventures, or stay in a glass igloo for an exciting after-light experience.

3. Oslo Opera House

An architectural gem and a modern landmark on Oslo’s waterfront is the Oslo City Opera House. The unique design, which resembles an iceberg hanging over the Oslofjord, invites visitors to walk up to its steep terrace for panoramic views of the city and harbor. In the opera house, there are performances, from opera and ballet to concerts and plays.

4. Prekestolen (Platform Rock).

Prekestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is a large, flat-crowned cliff that rises 604 meters above the Lysefjord. These natural cliffs offer one of the most popular hikes in Norway, rewarding adventurers with breathtaking perspectives from above. The stroll is a bit strenuous at around 4 hours every way, but well worth the effort for the stunning views.

5. Lofoten Islands

The Lofoten Islands are recognized for their beautiful surroundings, traditional fishing villages, and vibrant local culture. With jagged mountains, sheltered reefs, and pristine beaches, those islands are a paradise for outside lovers. There’s trekking, fishing, kayaking, and surfing. Picturesque villages like Wren and Henningswehr tell the tale of the island’s rich maritime historical past.

6. Viking Ship Museum

The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo has a number of the best-ppreserved collections of Viking ships and artifacts in the world. Highlights of the museum consist of the ninth-century ships Oseberg, Gokstad, and Tun. Visitors can discover historic pottery and study the Viking Age through a variety of famous offering tools, clothing, and other archaeological reveals.

7. Briggen in Bergen

Bryggen, the historic harbor district of Bergen, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colorful timber homes that have been restored to Hanseatic League technology. This fascinating region is packed with narrow streets, craft stores, and museums. Offering a glimpse into Bergen’s rich industrial history, it's a colorful cultural and enterprise hub.

8. Jotunhemen National Park

Known as the “Home of Giants," Jotunhemen National Park is a sizeable desolate tract with Norway’s highest peaks, which include Galdöpiggen and Glittertind. The park has trails through glaciers, canyons, and alpine lakes. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers looking to explore the rugged interior of Norway.

9.  The Atlantic Way

The Atlantic Way is a scenic 8-kilometer-wide street connecting a chain of small islands with bridges and causeways. Known for its magnificent seashores and technological wonders, it's a famous mode of transportation, particularly enjoyable in stormy weather when the waves are at the streets. It offers lots of views and picnic spots along the way.

10. Svalbard

The Arctic archipelago of Svalbard offers a unique journey for those inclined to explore one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas. With staggering glaciers, polar bears, and arctic wildlife, Svalbard is a paradise for natural world fanatics and photographers. Activities include snowshoeing, canine sledding, and guided hikes to the edge of the sea ice.

Conclusion

Discover the top 10 particular points of interest in Norway, from the breath taking Geirangerfjord and the lovely northern lights of Tromsø to Oslo's Opera House and Bergen's ancient Bryggen architectural marvel, with breath taking views of the U.S. There are lots to provide. Offering an unforgettable journey via lifestyle and history Whether you're drawn to the herbal splendour of the Lofoten Islands or Norway visa to the adventurous spirit of Svalbard, these destinations provide unique experiences for every traveller. Of the gem, they make certain an easy and memorable visit.