Health workers, hospital administrators and residents in northern Norway are raising the alarm about staff and funding shortages, which may even force some hospitals to close altogether

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  Norwegians are urged to stock up on fresh water, non-perishable food, batteries, battery-powered appliances and sanitary items in the event of a national disaster, says a new pamphlet delivered to mailboxes, part of larger efforts to improve civil defence

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  The state police put an end to 13 years of sending out operational announcements, often with a dose of humour, via the social media channel Twitter and later version 'X' and will now use their own app, Politiloggen, for security and operational reasons

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  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

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  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

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