Europe Norway The age limit for social media use will be increased to 15 to protect children from 'power of algorithms'; PM stated that new rules will prevent technology companies from collecting personal data from children under 15, extending to companies like Netflix
Europe Norway Norwegian Airlines has confirmed the closure of its bases in Stavanger and Trondheim because of increased costs and weaker demand; the decision to relocated to Oslo aircrafts and staff has sparked protests among the 250 employees
Europe Norway Latest study shows Norwegians have become less idealistic, more materialistic and more conservative than ever before; Norway's emerging wealth may have played a role changing previous ideals aimed at reducing financial differences between citizens
Europe Norway Norway is the first country where more electric cars than petrol cars circulate, as announced by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council on the basis of official car registration data: 754.303 registered cars are electric, 753.905 petrol
Europe Norway The number of Norwegians on sick leave has reached its highest level in 15 years, according to new data from state statistics office; politicians and other state officials complain about the resulting lack of productivity and costs to the welfare state
Europe Norway An abortion law described as 'new, updated and wide-ranging', more in line with current practices and social values has been presented by the governemnt
Europe Norway Avinor, the state-owned company in charge of managing Norway's airports, is facing higher costs for technological improvement projects that have caused it to go over budget; airport users and the state will fill the gap
Europe Norway A team of researchers from the University of Oslo, NTNU Trondheim and the University of South Florida studied the skeletons of the Norwegian and Danish Vikings, concluding that the Norwegian ones had more weapons and can be considered more violent
Europe Norway A wireless charging road for electric vehicles has been unveiled in the city of Trondheim: this innovative stretch of road, equipped with high-tech copper coils, keeps electric vehicles charged with energy and ready to go without stopping
Europe Norway At this year's Olympics, Norway is represented by its largest group of athletes in 42 years, with a total of 109 Norwegians qualifying and being selected compared to 94 at the last Summer Games in Tokyo
Europe Norway Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz rejected the request of his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide to visit Tel Aviv in protest against Oslo’s recognition of the State of Palestine last May
Europe Norway The Norwegian authorities' decision to ban wild salmon fishing in 33 Norwegian rivers this summer has triggered concerns and complaints
Europe Norway The popular mountain road known as Trollstigen, known for its hairpin bends, has been closed again after another landslide and may be closed for the entire season until the blazes are secured and the road stabilised