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TERRORISM

Norwegian court rejects mass killer Breivik's application for release

The Nomad Today 2/1/22

The right-wing extremist was convicted of the murder of 77 people in Oslo and on the island of Utoya

21 July 2021, Norway, Utoya: (L-R) Astrid Hoem, chairwoman of AUF, Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Sweden, and Jonas Gahr Store, leader of the Norwegian Labour Party, lay flowers at the Utoya memorial during a ceremony held a day before the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Norway terror attacks. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle/NTB/dpa.

World

TERRORISM

Norwegian court weighs mass killer Breivik's application for release

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/22

The public prosecutor's office is seeking to keep him behind bars, and it is considered highly likely that the court will agree

FILED - 16 February 2014, Berlin: An Airbus aircraft of the Scandinavian Airlines SAS lands at Tegel Airport. SAS recorded huge losses in the last quarter due to the collapse of air travel demand during the coronavirus pandemic, the Scandinavian airline announced on Tuesday. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa.

Economy & Business

AVIATION

Scandinavian airlines abolish mask requirement on regional flights

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/18/21

At Gardermoen Airport, near the Norwegian capital Oslo, the mask requirement was lifted on Friday

FILED - 27 April 2019, Spain, Palma: A Norwegian plane takes off from Palma airport. Low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle plans to cancel thousands of flights due to the spread of the coronavirus. Norwegian Airlines called for additional financial aid on Friday, saying it would not survive into 2021 due to huge losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa.

Tourism

TRAVEL

Norwegian restarts flights between Finland and Norway, Sweden, Spain

The Nomad Today 6/15/21

More destinations will gradually be added according to demand, the company says.

A Norwegian plane flies over a lake and snowy hills. Photo: Petteri Jokela/Pixabay.

Economy & Business

BUSINESS

Troubled airline Norwegian wins fight against insolvency

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/27/21

The days of Norwegian long-haul flights are now over.

A Norwegian plane landing. Photo: Jørgen Syversen.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Norwegian's restructuring plan to focus on Scandinavia market approved

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/21

As part of the restructuring, the low-cost airline no longer wants to offer long-haul flights in the future.

FILED - 25 March 2021, Slovenia, Planica: Norway's Daniel Andre Tande crashes during the men's flying hill event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Planica. Photo: Milos Vujinovic/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Sports

SKI JUMP ACCIDENT

Norwegian ski jumper Tande 'awake' from coma after crash

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/29/21

The 27-year-old athlete remains at the University Hospital in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Budget carrier Norwegian Air to drop long-distance routes

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/21

The move will mean job cuts since the carrier was to file for bankruptcy for its subsidiaries in Britain, Finland, Italy, and the United States.

04 January 2021, Norway, Gjerdrum: Rescue workers search the rubble at the area hit by a landslide on Wednesday. Photo: Terje Pedersen//dpa

World

7 DEAD

Rescue teams search for three still missing after landslide in Norway

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/4/21

The seven victims include a 2-year-old girl and her 40-year-old father.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Shareholders approve Norwegian Air rescue plan

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Trading in shares was briefly halted on the Oslo stock exchange during the session, which was held online.

Economy & Business

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Norway court approves Norwegian Air reconstruction application

The Nomad Today 12/9/20

Last month, the carrier reported a third quarter net loss of 980 million kroner (108 million dollars), as the coronavirus pandemic caused a sharp drop in demand for air travel.

Economy & Business

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Norwegian Air's losses grow due to coronavirus pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/10/20

Norwegian flew almost 1 million passengers in the third quarter, a drop of 91% year-on-year, and operated only 25 aircraft out of its 140-strong fleet.

Economy & Business

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS