Norway fans took over Times Square in New York City on Sunday with their “Viking Row” chant ahead of their match against Senegal at the World Cup on Monday at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Norway took on Senegal in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup match of the tournament on Monday night at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Several hours before the whistle blew on the pitch, Norwegian fans flocked to Times Square in the heart of New York City to give their squad a proper sendoff.

Hundreds of Norway fans performed the “Viking Row” to offer proper support of their nation’s best soccer players. (Fox News)

An overwhelming sea of red flooded the Times Square steps.

Thousands of Norwegian fans packed the heart of Manhattan, breaking into their iconic rowing chant as Norway prepares for its latest World Cup showdown. pic.twitter.com/4OvaoDC0xr

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 22, 2026

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The son of Norway’s crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape, an Oslo court ruled on Monday.

Marius ‌Borg ​Hoiby pleaded not guilty and can appeal the verdict.

The 29-year-old is Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son from a previous relationship before she married Crown Prince Haakon.

What do we know about Hoiby’s trial?

Hoiby was accused of 40 charges, carrying a maximum possible sentence of 16 years in jail.

The rape charges include four different women between 2018 and 2024, with the women allegedly having been sleeping or largely unable. 

The prosecution demanded a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison, while defense lawyers claimed Hoiby should be acquitted of the rape allegation and receive a maximum of 18 months for the offenses he had admitted to.

The prosecution described Hoiby as a man “who thinks he can do whatever he wants,” while the 29-year-old himself insisted he was “not in the habit of having sex with women who are asleep.” He criticized local media for portraying him as a “monster.”

He was also convicted of domestic abuse against an ex-girlfriend, issuing threats and traffic violations, while being acquitted of two other counts of rape.

The seven-week trial made headlines in Norway and included details of Hoiby’s drug addiction, self-made videos of sexual encounters and more than 800 messages as part of the evidence.

One alleged rape took place in the Crown Prince’s basement, the court heard.

What does the verdict mean for Norway’s royal family? 

Having previously enjoyed large popularity among the public, the trial has further hurt the royal family’s reputation in Norway.

It came on the heels of Crown Princess ‘s recent apology for her friendship with late sex offender Jeffery Epstein.

A survey from February 21 found that the number of Norwegians that are in favor of keeping the monarchy hit around 60%, a record low, though support rose 4% by May.

The crown princess is facing a difficult time in terms of her health; she is on the waiting list for a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis. (DW)

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Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says Norway’s decision to prohibit the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children is a commendable step toward reducing overweight and obesity and protecting young people from serious conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. 

Dr. Tedros further said, according to the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative, more than one in five school‑aged children in Norway are currently living with overweight or obesity.

“I applaud Norway’s leadership on this critical health challenge, and encourage other nations to take similarly decisive measures to safeguard the health and future of their children,” he said in a statement on ‘X’. 

Norway has banned the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children to reduce overweight and obesity and to protect them from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and other noncommunicable diseases. 

Issuing a statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Norway is among the first countries in the WHO European Region to implement the WHO recommendation to reduce children’s exposure to the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks.

The new legislation is not only a national achievement, but it also builds on international momentum to create healthier environments for children.

Breaking the vicious circle

Overweight and obesity cause more than 1.2 million deaths each year across the WHO European Region and are tightly linked to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and several types of cancer.

According to the latest WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative data, more than 20% of school-aged children in Norway are living with overweight or obesity. A 2021 study conducted by the Oslo Metropolitan University found that 8 out of 10 food and drink advertisements aimed at children in Norway promoted unhealthy nutrition.

“Across the WHO European Region, 1 in 4 children aged 7–9 years is living with overweight or obesity, while in Norway more than 1 in 5 children are affected. This is not a matter of individual choice alone: children are growing up in environments shaped by pervasive and powerful marketing of unhealthy foods. Norway’s new legislation is a bold, evidence-based step to change that reality. It shows that governments can act decisively to protect children’s health, and I hope Norway’s example will encourage other countries across the Region to take similar action,” said Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe.

Efforts to reduce the pressure from unhealthy food marketing directed at children have been a key public health priority for 2 decades. “In 2006, WHO and the Norwegian Directorate of Health met in Oslo to discuss this very issue and to implement policies to reduce marketing pressure on children. Norway has remained committed to that agenda,” said Cathrine Lofthus, Director General of the Norwegian Directorate of Health.

“Since then, it has become increasingly evident that marketing of unhealthy foods is a key driver of unhealthy dietary habits among children, especially with the rise of social media,” Lofthus added. “Today, more than ever, our Region needs strong political momentum to create healthier environments for younger generations.”

How do the regulations work?

Since October 2025, when they came into force, the regulations prohibit the marketing of specific categories of unhealthy foods and beverages aimed at children under 18 years of age. They apply to both traditional and digital advertising, covering sponsorship, influencer marketing, product placement and indirect branding practices.

Norway’s legislation is based on a detailed nutrient profile model aligned with WHO guidance. It defines 10 food categories. Categories 1–5 include chocolate and sugar confectionery, cakes and pastries, snacks, edible ices and soft drinks. All products in these categories are prohibited from being marketed to children. Categories 6–10 include juices, milk drinks, breakfast cereals, yoghurt products and fast food. These are subject to nutrient thresholds and marketing is prohibited if products exceed defined limits for added sugars, saturated fat, salt or energy content.

Restricting marketing is recognized as a WHO/Europe best buy policy that can effectively prevent noncommunicable diseases. By limiting children’s exposure to persuasive and confusing advertising of products high in sugar, salt and saturated fats, governments can help to shape healthier dietary norms early in life. (Newswire/ WHO)

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The Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka May Elin Stener met Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa for a discussion on Thursday (May 02). 

According to the Opposition Leaders’ Office, the two parties engaged in a lengthy discussion concerning the current situation in Sri Lanka. 

During the discussion, MP Premadasa conveyed to the Norwegian Ambassador the economic crisis facing Sri Lanka and outlined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) plans to address it.

Emphasizing that this year is pivotal in the country’s political landscape due to the upcoming election, MP Premadasa outlined how the SJB intends to rejuvenate the nation post corrupt regime and the establishment of a populist government.

Joining Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa were MPs Niroshan Perera and Kavinda Jayawardena, while joining the Norwegian Ambassador was the second secretary of the Norwegian Embassy, Johan Bjerkem. (Newswire)

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NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake met the Ambassador of Norway in Sri Lanka May-Elin Stener, at the JVP head office on Thursday (May 2).

The second secretary of the Norwegian Embassy John Bjerkem, and the National Executive Members of the National People’s Power Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath, were also present.

“We discussed at length the economic crisis Sri Lanka is currently facing and the country’s political situation. We also paid attention to the current developments in the national problem and the elections to be held this year” NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

“The Ambassador pointed out that this was her first meeting after she arrived in Sri Lanka, and she would focus on the Norwegian government’s assistance to Sri Lanka and the need to strengthen relations between the two countries.” the NPP leader added. (Newswire)

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The Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that it will close on July 31, 2023, ending operations in Sri Lanka.

The Embassy said in a statement on its Facebook page that the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi will be responsible for Norway’s bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and the Maldives from August 01.

Stating that its Facebook page, The Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed, the Embassy requested the public to follow the page of the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi.

The Embassy stated that more updates on its ongoing cooperation with India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be available on the new Facebook page. 

Meanwhile, Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Trine Jøranli Eskedal stated that her Twitter account @NorwayAmbLK will not be updated. 

Trine Jøranli Eskedal requested the public to follow @norwayinindia for updates. (NewsWire)

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