Russian drone in Moldova nearly hit Zelensky's plane

"A suspected Russian Shahed-type drone that violated Moldovan and Romanian airspace 

nearly hit President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane as it was departing from Moldova.
Zelensky was traveling to Norway to meet Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store ahead of the funeral of King Harald V at the time of the incident. The president's plane took off from Moldova, where the drone incursion occurred.
Moldova's Defense Ministry reported that a Shahed-type drone had invaded the country's airspace at around 4:20 p.m. local time. It was monitored by the Moldovan military until the drone crossed into Romanian airspace at around 4:37 p.m." KI

Norway Wants To Lead A "Viking Bloc" For Containing Russia In Northern Europe

"Russian Ambassador to Norway Nikolai Korchunov gave a brief interview to TASS about bilateral relations. He warned that Norway is integrating new NATO members Sweden and Finland into the bloc’s regional plans. More American military bases and NATO facilities are

opening up there too. To make matters worse, 32,500 troops from 14 NATO countries in last March’s “Cold Response” military drills in Norway and Finland’s northern regions, which add to growing NATO threats to Russia from this direction.
NATO’s militarization of the Arctic, which also includes artificially engineered tensions over the demilitarized Svalbard Archipelago, is proceeding in parallel with its militarization of the Baltic.
Korchunov believes that this raises the risk of the bloc one day attempting to blockade Russia. He reassured his compatriots that the authorities will defend their country’s interests, however, including through military-technical means in an allusion to new naval escorts of some commercial vessels." ZeroHedge

Police Investigate Explosion Outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway

"Norwegian police are investigating an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, officials said.

No injuries were reported. Police received reports of a “loud bang” or explosion around 1 a.m., Oslo police said in a news release.
The explosion was caused by some sort of incendiary device, Oslo police representative Frode Larsen said during a news conference Sunday. Investigators believe the embassy was the target and are searching for the perpetrators and their motive.
Local media reported minor damage to an entrance of the embassy, and people nearby said the street was blanketed in thick smoke following the blast. Police are seeking to talk to witnesses." 

Breitbart

Former Norway PM Attempts Suicide After Epstein-Linked Raid, Corruption Charges

"Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized a week ago after a failed suicide attempt, days after he was charged with "gross corruption" after a police probe into his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jagland, 75, who gave Barack Obama a Nobel peace price less than nine months into his presidency, was charged on February 12 after police carried out an extensive search of his properties - including apartments in Oslo and in Risør.
According to the report, Norway's Økokrim - which investigates economic and

environmental crimes - took the serious step of sending a letter to the Council of Europe requesting that Jagland's immunity be lifted. It was revoked one day before the raids took place. In the letter, Økokrim says that Jagland and his immediate family used Epstein's private apartments in Paris and New York multiple times between 2011 and 2018, and stayed at Epstein's villa in Palm Beach, Florida - with travel being likely covered by Epstein in connection with one of the stays.
Epstein also reportedly paid for travel and hotel costs for Jagland and five other adults in the Caribbean, and reportedly asked Epstein for a loan, though it's unclear whether that was actually made.
If convicted, and he doesn't successfully kill himself, Jagland faces up to a decade in prison if convicted.
In one 2018 email exchange, Epstein wrote to Jagland suggesting that "I think you might suggest to Putin, that Lavrov, can get insight on talking to me."
Jagland served as Norway's Prime Minister from 1996 to 1997, and held other prominent international roles - including Secretary General of the Council of Europe (2009-2019) and chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee." ZH

Trump's new Board of Peace could tackle Russia-Ukraine war

"U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his new Board of Peace during a signing ceremony in Davos on Jan. 22, in an event attended by leaders and officials from 19 signatory states.
The new body is launched primarily to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza, but U.S. officials said it would be expanded to other conflict regions.

A White House official confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that the Board could play a role in other situations, subject to the chairman's discretion and the consent of the relevant states, without ruling out engagement on Russia's war in Ukraine.
"This is not just a 'Board of Peace,' this is a board of action," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after signing.
"It is going to be a successful effort, and you see it reflected here today among countries of different backgrounds from different parts of the world."
Countries represented at the opening ceremony included Turkey, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Argentina, Pakistan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
Others, including Belarus, Israel, and Vietnam, have also said they would join the Board, while France, Norway, and Sweden have rejected." KI

Three killed in Sweden as Storm Johannes sweeps across Nordic countries

"A powerful winter storm named Johannes swept across the Nordic countries over the

weekend, killing three people in Sweden and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. 

Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued widespread alerts for strong winds as the system moved north. The storm, known as Hannes in Finland, also caused major travel disruptions, grounding flights and halting rail and ferry traffic." W

5.1 Earthquake - Norwegian Sea

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Norwegian Sea 340 km (211 mi) from Svalbard and Jan Mayen late in the evening at 10.37 pm local time (GMT +0). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Strong mag. 5.8 Earthquake - Greenland Sea

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Norwegian Sea 400 km (249 mi) from
Svalbard and Jan Mayen in the early morning of Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at 6.03 am local time (GMT +0). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

Storm Amy leaves 3 dead in Ireland and France, thousands without power

"Storm Amy (known as Detlef in Germany) became the first named storm of the 2025/26 European windstorm season.....At least 3 people have been reported dead due to the record-breaking Storm Amy that swept across Northern Europe through the weekend, causing hundreds of thousands of power outages in multiple countries, including Ireland, the UK, France, and Norway.....restoration efforts continue, with thousands still without power in the affected regions. France’s northern coast recorded its strongest winds during the storm, with gusts reaching up to 131 km/h (81 mph) along the coast and 110 km/h (68 mph) inland. The storm injured multiple people as it swept across northern Europe, causing over 500 000 power outages in Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK), Norway, Sweden, and France.
Amy provisionally broke the record for the lowest pressure in October in the UK after its minimum central pressure dropped to 947.9 hPa at Baltasound, Shetland." W

‘Military-style’ hand grenade explodes in Oslo

"Norwegian police are investigating a blast that shook central Oslo on Tuesday evening, which prompted emergency alerts to residents after an additional explosive device was discovered, according to local media reports.

The first explosion occurred on Pilestredet street around 8:45pm local time, near a university campus and around 500 meters from both the royal palace and the Israeli Embassy.
The authorities sent an emergency mobile alert to Oslo residents warning of the explosion and instructing people in the area to stay away from windows after a second device, described as a “military-style” hand grenade, was found at the scene.
The grenade was reportedly left on a tram line, Norwegian broadcaster NRK said. Fire and rescue crews were also deployed to assist police. Oslo’s tram network in the area was shut down while security forces worked to secure the scene." RT

Denmark, Norway close airports after drone sightings — Danish PM doesn't rule out Russian involvement

"Airports in Copenhagen and Oslo suspended operations for several hours following drone sightings in the area, forcing flight diversions and disrupting travel for thousands of passengers.

A spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that all traffic at Denmark's largest airport had been suspended but declined to provide further details. At least 15 flights were diverted to other airports, according to flight-tracking site FlightRadar24.
Elsewhere in the region, two foreign nationals were arrested in Oslo for flying drones near a military site.
"Two foreign nationals arrested for drone flying within the prohibited zone," Oslo police reported at 9:10 p.m. local time.
Copenhagen Airport reopened at around 0:30 a.m. local time after being shut for nearly four hours. In Norway's Oslo, flights also resumed following roughly four hours of restricted airspace.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the incident must be viewed in the context of recent cyberattacks against European airports and Russian aerial incursions inside NATO territory." KI

Large landslide severs E6 highway and railway near Nesvatnet and Levanger, Norway

"A section of Norway’s E6 highway collapsed near Nesvatnet and Levanger due to a quick clay landslide at 08:43 LT. The landslide hospitalized one person and left another missing and presumed dead. It destroyed both lanes of the highway, an adjacent road, and a segment of the Nordlandsbanen railway line." W

Trump is right, NATO chief reacts to US claims on Greenland

"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed with US President Donald Trump regarding

Greenland, particularly on the issue of defense, Bild reports.
"When it comes to defense in the Arctic, Trump is right. What I think is very good is that the Prime Minister of Denmark immediately began negotiations with President Trump. Essentially, it was about the high relevance of defense in the far north," he said.
According to Rutte, this applies not only to Greenland but also to Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Canada.
"We all need to work together to protect these territories. And Trump is right," emphasized the NATO Secretary General." MS

Russia rehearses attack on Finland and Baltic states

"Russia has rehearsed an attack on Finland and the Baltic states. The media outlet writes that the Russian attack would allegedly be a simultaneous operation of several different units of the Russian army. The attack would have involved tens of thousands of Russian soldiers.
In the north, the 14th Army Corps would attack the Norwegian coast from Murmansk by sea, land and air. The Russians will land in Finnish Lapland. Russian missile troops deployed on the Kola Peninsula will also invade Finland." MS

Five Takeaways From Yesterday's Historic Prisoner Swap

"Russia and the West exchanged 24 prisoners on Thursday in the largest such swap since the

Old Cold War.
1. Germany Was Responsible For Holding Everything Up
2. Poland, Slovenia, and Norway Chipped In But Got Nothing In Return
3. A Russian “Government-In-Exile” Will Likely Soon Take Shape
4. Turkey’s Role In Facilitating This Swap Positions It To Host The Next Round Of Peace Talks
5. Kamala Will Try Politicizing This Swap To Discredit Trump." 

ZeroHedge

These NATO States Are Embracing Conscription, Eyeing Future War With Russia

"Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has insisted, “Today, we have 500,000 troops on high readiness, combat-ready battlegroups in the eastern part of the Alliance for the first time.” But the bloc is struggling to meet its goals of assembling 300,000 soldiers prepared to be activated within a month and another half a million in six months. There is also a

question of whether the bloc can filed a military fit for a protracted war akin to the Ukraine conflict.
This year, for the first time since it was abolished in 2006, Latvia reimplemented its draft. Male citizens are subject to conscription within a year of turning 18 years old. Additionally, Norway has unveiled a long-term plan to increase its ranks of mandatorily conscripted troops, employees, and reservists by 20,000 as well as double the military budget. In 2015, Lithuania brought back mandatory military service in 2015, each year drafting 3,500 to 4,000 men between the ages of 18-26 for a nine-month period. Although the Finnish Defense Forces employ only 13,000 people during peacetime, Helsinki claims it has the ability to activate over 900,000 reservists with 280,000 combat-ready troops. Sweden conscripts both men and women, Stockholm drafted 7,000 its citizens and the military expects to conscript 8,000 next year. The Swedes have had conscription since 1901." ZH

Yemen Houthi rebels fired an Iranian missile at Norwegian-flagged ship

"Yemen's Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea, an assault that now provides a public, evidence-based link between the ongoing rebel campaign against shipping and Tehran, the U.S. military says." MS

LGBT Festival Shooting: Judgement Expected Today on Alleged Iranian ISIS Terrorist

"A verdict is expected in the case of an Iranian-born Norwegian man who is charged with terrorism in a 2022 attack at an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo, Norway, in which two people were killed and nine seriously wounded at three locations.

The Oslo District Court is to rule on whether Zaniar Matapour fired 10 rounds with a machine gun and eight with a handgun into the crowd, chiefly outside the London Pub, a popular gay bar, on June 25, 2022. Prosecutors said Matapour, 45, a Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, has sworn allegiance to the Islamic State group." Breitbart

US Navy nuclear ballistic missile submarine surfaces off Norway in unusual flex as 'Doomsday' plane flies overhead

 "A US Navy nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine surfaced in the Norwegian Sea.

It was accompanied by a guided-missile cruiser and two naval aircraft.
The show of force came weeks after Russia sent a submarine and naval fleet to Cuba." BI

Russia Intercepts 2 U.S. Supersonic Bombers Headed for Border

"Did United States military pilots get too close to Russia?

The Kremlin thinks so, and Knewz.com has learned details about a reported icy confrontation in the Arctic. The Russian Defense Ministry claims two U.S. bombers flew over the Barents Sea on Sunday, March 24. It’s at the northwest edge of Russia and Norway's border.
A Russian MiG-31 Foxhound reportedly intercepted both U.S. bombers and steered them away "to identify the air target and prevent violation of the state border of the Russian Federation,” a statement said." MS