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How one of Italy's oldest casinos inspired a book!

Oslo-based Indian writer Atul Koul Randev says he got the idea of his debut book "The Hundred Million Bet" while crossing one of Italy's oldest casinos during a road trip. Brought out by Srishti Publishers, the novel is about money laundering, mafia and crime.

The Times of India · May 22, 2023

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

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

InsideEVs · May 20, 2023

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

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

Reuters · May 17, 2023

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

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

WEKU · May 1, 2023

Life-size sculpture of euthanized walrus unveiled in Norway

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

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

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

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

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

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

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

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying

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

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Norway expels 15 Russian 'intelligence officers' from embassy

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

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Watch Donald “Duck” Dunn as Booker T and the MGs blow minds in Norway in 1967

On 7 April 1967, the Stax/Volt Revue hit Europe. Norwegian TV caught them in action in Oslo. What’s Norwegian for “locked in”?

Guitar World · Apr 7, 2023