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Norway's Conservatives pledge 1,000 kroner monthly tax break in bold election gambit
The Local - Norway
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June 25, 2025
Norway's opposition Conservative Party has made the first big move of the election campaign, pledging a tax break of 1000 kroner every month for people in work. The party's generous tax package will also cut tax to zero for all monthly earnings...
Norwegian Tourist Denied US Entry After Border Agents Find 'Bald JD Vance' Meme on iPad
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 25, 2025
A Norwegian tourist was refused entry into the United States after border officials at Newark Airport found a meme on his iPad depicting Vice President JD Vance bald. The viral image, shared in a private group chat, unexpectedly landed the...
Norwegian Tourist Turned Away Over JD Vance Meme
Twitchy
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June 25, 2025
We're sure there's more to the story, at there always is, but ... Filed under the 'I thought this was America' theme, a Norwegian tourist was turned away at Newark airport and sent back to Norway because they found a J. D. Vance fat baby-face meme...
Norwegian tourist refused entry into US over JD Vance meme on his phone
Gulf Daily News Online
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A Norwegian tourist was denied entry into the US and detained after border control officials found a JD Vance meme picture on his phone. Mads Mikkelsen, not to be confused with the Danish actor of the same name, landed at Newark Airport in New...
Norwegian Tourist Claims U.S. Denied Him Entry Over a J.D. Vance Meme. Authorities Said It Was His Drug Use
TIME Magazine
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June 25, 2025
“Two pictures spoiled Mads’ dream vacation,” read a headline from Norwegian newspaper Nordlys on Monday, which was amplified by British tabloid the Daily Mail on Tuesday. Mads Mikkelsen—not the Danish actor but a 21-year-old tourist from...
Did a J.D. Vance meme get a Norwegian tourist blocked from entering the US?
The Times of India
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A Norwegian college student flew thousands of miles to visit the United States — but instead of sightseeing, he was interrogated, searched, and sent packing. The reason? According to him, it all started with a meme of Vice President J.D. Vance.The...
2025 Women’s Euros Group A Preview: Hosts Switzerland Face Nordic Opposition
Forbes
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Switzerland is set to host its first major women's football tournament with this summer's Euros.UEFA via Getty Images The 14th edition of the UEFA Women’s Euro is set to kick off in Switzerland on July 2. The hosts will compete in Group A, which...
At least 120 children abducted in Mozambique, rights group says
Euronews
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By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 24/06/2025 - 18:34 GMT+2 At least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday, warning of a rise in...
'World's sexiest footballer' suffers nightmare as Swiss women lose 7-1 to 14-year-old boys ahead of Euro 2025
GB News
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June 25, 2025
Switzerland's women's national football team, including Alisha Lehmann who was voted 'World's sexiest footballer', suffered a crushing 7-1 defeat against FC Luzern's Under-15 boys' side during their preparations for Euro 2025. Switzerland are due...
Norway Women vs Sweden Women Prediction and Betting Tips | June 26, 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 25, 2025
Norway and Sweden trade tackles in an all-Scandinavian women's friendly on Thursday at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo. The hosts are coming off a 1-0 win at Switzerland in the UEFA Women's Nations League. Vilde Boe Risa's fourth-minute strike's for...
Norwegian tourist denied entry into US after ICE guards discover JD Vance meme on his phone
The Express Tribune
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June 25, 2025
A 21-year-old Norwegian tourist says he was denied entry to the United States after immigration officers at Newark Airport found a meme of US Vice President JD Vance on his phone. Mads Mikkelsen told Norwegian outlet Nordlys that he was detained...
GAZE in focus - 10 must-sees at this year's LGBTQIA film feast
RTE Ireland
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June 25, 2025
Festival Director Greg Thorpe introduces this year's edition of GAZE, showcasing the best in queer Irish and international cinema, which takes place this July and August at Dublin's IFI and Light House cinemas. GAZE 2025 will be my fourth and...
'World's sexiest footballer' is on the losing team as Swiss women are beaten 7-1 by 14-YEAR-OLD boys ahead of Euros
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
Switerzland's women's team lost 7-1 against FC Luzern's men's Under-15s team Juventus and former Aston Villa forward Alisha Lehmann took part in the defeat LISTEN to Whistleblowers: Are Arsenal fans right to think they've been aggrieved by the...
Norwegian tourist denied entry into US over bald JD Vance meme? Customs officials ‘fact check’ report
Financial Express
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Less than a day after the Daily Mail reported that US immigration officers harassed and refused entry to a Norwegian tourist, the US Customs and Border Protection officials have “fact-checked” the claim on social media. Mads Mikkelsen (not the...
EUROPAfest 2025 brings Japanese and Norwegian jazz to Bucharest in July
Romania Insider
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June 25, 2025
EUROPAfest 2025 will bring a special jazz experience to Bucharest this summer, transforming the Royal Palace into a stage for international artists between July 4 and 13. The festival opens with a series of concerts that highlight jazz traditions...
Netherlands Women vs Finland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | June 26, 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 25, 2025
The Netherlands and Finland trade tackles in an international women's friendly on Thursday at Kooi Stadion. The hosts are coming off a disappointing 1-1 home draw with Scotland in the UEFA Women's Nations League. They were the overwhelming...
Survey: Nato's reputation better among Norwegians than Finns, Swedes
Yle Uutiset
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June 25, 2025
Nato has a clearly better reputation among Norwegians compared to those in Finland and Sweden, according to an opinion survey conducted in the three Nordic countries. Carried out by Sweden-based firm Reputation and Trust Analytics, the survey...
Fast food ads target and exploit children, hooking them on ultra-processed, nutrient-devoid junk that leads to obesity and chronic disease
Natural News
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June 24, 2025
Fast food ads target and exploit children, hooking them on ultra-processed, nutrient-devoid junk that leads to obesity and chronic disease The fast-food industry is waging a silent war against children, bombarding them with relentless advertising...
Euro 2025: What to know about the Women's European Championship
Newsday - New York
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Spain’s star-packed squad is bidding to follow up on its World Cup success with a first triumph at the Women’s European Championship. Defending champion England is aiming to retain its continental crown, and Germany is hoping for a...
Norwegian man claims he was denied US entry over meme of bald JD Vance
India Today
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June 24, 2025
A 21-year-old tourist from Norway, Mads Mikkelsen, says he was sent back from the United States because of a meme saved on his phone. The meme showed US Vice President JD Vance with a bald head and a cartoonish face, reported Daily Mail. Mikkelsen...