Activist from Extinction Rebellion during a protest in Oslo in 2021.

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Inspecting one of Oslo’s 35 public shelters today. Norway’s coverage is about 50%, the lowest in Scandinavia, and 1/4 need renovation. Still, even in poor condition, they offer protection.

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Minutes before former MMA and UFC fighter Emil ‘Valhalla’ Meek steps into the boxing ring for the first and final time in his career—also marking his debut on Norwegian soil, where MMA remains illegal.

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At Rena camp, recruits grip their rifles for the first time. The clatter of metal fills the hall. “They must understand: this weapon can take a life. War in Europe makes that reality hit harder,” says the corporal.

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I was at a session today where we went through health checks and were tested in strength, endurance, and intelligence. Throughout the year, only the very best are picked for the Norwegian Armed Forces.

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After decades of drug addiction, 58-year-old Bjørn made a life-changing call to join a KFUM street team in Oslo. Football gave him a purpose, work, community—and a new chance at life. Published in =Oslo.

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Oksana hid from missiles in a basement — until buildings collapsed.
Now in Norway, she warns: too few shelters, poor condition. “We need to talk about it.”

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