Appeal deadline for Kjerkol
The recently resigned health minister Ingvild Kjerkol (Ap) has until today to appeal the decision that her master’s thesis has been cancelled. The decision can be appealed to the national body Felles klagenmnd. Earlier this month, Kjerkol had to resign after her master’s thesis from 2021 was rejected for cheating and plagiarism by Nord University.
The king of Kongsberg
King Harald and Queen Sonja are visiting Kongsberg today on the occasion of the town’s 400th anniversary. This will be the king’s first mission out on tour after being sick. Last week, the 87-year-old king was back at work, and the Palace announced at the same time that from now on he will work less due to his age.
Trond-Viggo receives a royal award
Last week it was announced that Trond-Viggo Torgersen has been appointed as commander of the Order of St. Olav. The 71-year-old receives the award for his outstanding contribution to society, according to the royal family. Today, the decoration will be presented during an event in Grieghallen in Bergen.
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Mayoral election in London
Today there are elections for a mayor in the British capital and also elections for municipal councils in a number of places in England. The local elections are a new test for the Conservatives, who are far behind Labor in the polls ahead of the national election later this year. Labour’s Sadiq Khan has been the town’s mayor since 2016 and is seeking re-election, while the Tories’ candidate is Susan Hall.
London derby in the Premier League
Tonight, it is ready for a London duel in the Premier League when Chelsea take on Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. With the end of the season just around the corner, the visitors are chasing a solid 4th place, which gives them entry into next season’s Champions League. Tottenham is currently in 5th place, seven points behind Aston Villa, obviously with two games less played. Chelsea, who are in 9th place, still have the opportunity to play in Europe next season with a win.
