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Jerusalem freezes Greek Patriarchate’s finances in latest squeeze on Holy Land Christians
Religion News Service
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August 18, 2025
(RNS) — The city of Jerusalem earlier this month froze the bank accounts of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the church body that represents around half of all Palestinian Christians and is a major landholder in Israel. According to...
Norway Royal Scandal: Crown Princess' Son Charged With Rape, Assault In 32-Count Indictment
News18
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August 18, 2025
Last Updated:August 18, 2025, 19:37 IST Marius Borg Hoiby, who holds no royal title but became a public figure after his mother married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001 Norway's Marius Borg Hoiby and Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Oslo. (AP file...
Son of Norway crown princess charged with rape, dozens of other offences
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 18, 2025
A son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with 32 offences including four rapes and several acts of violence and assault, a prosecutor said on Monday. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born from a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit's...
Climate Activists Blockade Norway’s Largest Oil Refinery
The European Conservative
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August 18, 2025
A large-scale demonstration led by the extremist left-wing Extinction Rebellion (XR Norge) disrupted operations at the Norwegian Mongstad oil refinery on Monday morning, August 18th, with protesters blocking several roads and staging actions both...
A Charity Children’s Evening Held at Tashir Arena on the Personal Initiative of Samvel Karapetyan on His 60th Birthday
Aravot
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On August 18, the first event took place at Tashir Arena (the newly renovated building of the Yerevan Circus): a charity concert titled Children for Children. It was not part of the official opening ceremony, but a special occasion made possible...
Norway Crown Princess' son charged with 32 offences, including 4 rapes
India Today
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August 18, 2025
A son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with 32 offences, including four rapes and several acts of violence and assault, a prosecutor said on Monday. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born from a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit's...
Son of Norway princess faces multiple charges for violence against women
Punch
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August 18, 2025
The 28-year-old son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with raping four women and several acts of violence, and risks up to 10 years in prison, a prosecutor said on Monday. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born out of a relationship before...
Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Son Marius Borg Hoiby Charged With 32 Offences, Including 4 Rapes
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, has been charged with 32 criminal offences, including four counts of rape, domestic violence, and multiple assaults, prosecutors announced on Monday,...
Ashanti Region: MFWA educates media on illicit financial flows guide to improve reporting
Ghana News Agency
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August 18, 2025
By Florence Afriyie Mensah Kumasi, Aug 18, GNA – The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has organized a-day’s sensitization workshop for journalists in Ashanti Region on the Guide for Journalists on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), Progressive...
Son of Norwegian princess charged with four rapes
Dawn
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August 18, 2025
The 28-year-old son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with raping four women and several acts of violence, and risks up to 10 years in prison, a prosecutor said on Monday. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born out of a relationship before...
600 Women Groups to benefit from Uganda’s Green Transformation Project
Independent (Uganda)
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August 18, 2025
Minister Amongi in orange dress, pose for photo with participants at the project launch. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 600 village-level women groups across Uganda are set to benefit from the new Women’s Economic Empowerment...
Norwegian fund disinvests from six more Israeli stocks
Globes
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August 18, 2025
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has announced its decision to disinvest from six more Israeli stocks due to their activities in the territories over the green line. As of June 2025, the fund held stakes in 61 Israeli companies. Last week the...
Norway oil refinery blocked by Greta Thunberg activist group
The Local - Norway
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August 18, 2025
Activists from Extinction Rebellion sat on the road, blocking the entrance to the Mongstad refinery in Bergen on Norway's southwestern coast, while kayaks and sailboats obstructed the port's entrance. "We are here because it's crystal clear that...
Son of Norway princess charged with four counts of rape
The Journal
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August 18, 2025
THE SON OF Norway’s crown princess has been charged with 32 offences including four rapes and assault, a Norwegian prosecutor has said. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born as a result of a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s marriage to...
Oxford Hills school district needs special ed educators
Advertiser Democrat - Maine
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August 18, 2025
PARIS — As Maine School Administrative District 17 prepares to open the 2025-26 academic year next week, Superintendent Heather Manchester reported to the school board this month that most open positions for regular instruction have been filled....
Ex-police officer set for trial, accused of using police database to obtain contact info for women
MLive - Michigan
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August 18, 2025
DICKINSON COUNTY, MI -- A former police officer with the Norway Police Department was bound over to stand trial Friday. According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office, Chad Olson, 43, of Vulcan, will stand trial on charges of two...
Son of Norway's future Queen charged with four counts of rape
Daily Express
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August 18, 2025
Norwegian prince Marius Borg Hoiby has been charged with four counts of rape and could face up to 10 years in prison. The 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to the heir to the throne, Prince Haakon, appeared in court on...
32 offences in total: Son of Norway princess charged with four rapes: prosecutor
RTL Today
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August 18, 2025
The eldest son of Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, Norway’s Attorney General announced on Monday. The 28-year-old son of Norway's crown princess has been charged...
Notorious royal prince Marius Borg Hoiby charged with 4 counts of rape against different women amid slew of allegations
The Scottish Sun
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August 18, 2025
THE infamous Norwegian prince Marius Borg Hoiby has been charged with four counts of rape — among a slew of sex and violence allegations. Marius Borg Høiby, 28, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to heir to the throne Prince Haakon,...
Son Of Norway’s Crown Princess Charged With 32 Offences Including Four Rapes
Sahara Reporters
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Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a relationship before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, has been formally charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, prosecutors confirmed on Monday. Public...