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24-hour strike in public transport and funeral of King Harald

Today, widespread actions are taking place in public transport while the funeral of King Harald in Norway occurs.

9 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the Netherlands, a 24-hour strike is taking place in public transport today. This strike affects all forms of public transport across the entire country.

At the same time, the funeral of King Harald of Norway is taking place in Oslo, who passed away at the age of 89 at the end of August. He was the oldest reigning monarch in Europe and sat on the throne for over 35 years.

King Harald's coffin arrived Wednesday afternoon at the Oslo Cathedral, where the ceremony will take place. Several high-ranking royals, including King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, will be present at the memorial.

The ceremony will begin at 12:00 PM with a funeral procession departing from the palace. This is an important moment for Norway and its population, who are bidding farewell today.

More than 400,000 people have registered to attend this event in Oslo. The ceremony will be broadcast live, allowing people outside Norway to follow the funeral.

The weather in the Netherlands is changeable, with heavy showers and strong winds, which could affect the protests and possibly the turnout at the funeral.

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