Norway

The Oslo daily Dagsavisen and two other regional newspapers in its media group are the latest to cut the number of weekly editions from six to three, in a bid to reduce costs by relying more on their digital editions

Oslo was the only major city in the country to drop traditional fireworks displays at midnight on New Year's Eve this year after the City Council voted against funding an official display for several reasons including “to use the money on things that last

Norway's central bank raised its key interest rate by another quarter of a point and warned that it could rise again in the new year to reduce inflation

The police intelligence agency PST will be allowed to store all comments written on public platforms for at least five years; while many fear this will curb the public debate, for data authorities it is gathering of potentially sensitive information

The public health institute will be forced to cut staff, as the government is cutting funding due to declining levels of Corona infection; the newspaper VG reported that all employees have been offered incentives to quit voluntarily

After criticism for Christmas trees recently sent to London by Oslo, the capital has pledged to improve the selection and transport; this year is the 75th anniversary of first Christmas tree sent to London in gratitude for British support during WWII

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has left the royal family to devote herself to alternative medicine together with her fiancé Durek Verrett, a shaman by profession; the title of princess remains, but cannot be used for commercial purposes

A Viking-era silver treasure has been discovered by a metal detectoris near Trondheimt; most of the artefacts - including bracelets, coins and a necklace - had been cut into pieces to be traded as early coinage

The Norwegian Police Security Service believes that it does not have sufficient means to prevent sabotage in the North and Barents Seas, since it cannot use eavesdropping to do so

The Norwegian Police Security Service wants to implement better tools to prevent sabotage, for example currently wiretapping to prevent sabotage is not permitted

Education Minister Tonje Brenna says she is happy that students can return to school after the government intervened in the 15 weeks teachers’ strike, adding that schools must now assess whether support is needed for the students most hit

Olaisen Blue and BioFeyn will host the first edition of Lovund Days today and tomorrow, a showcase of investors, experts and startups to highlight the sustainable future of salmon aquaculture