The coal mine near Longyearbyen on the Svalbard archipelago, the country's last Arctic coal mine, will close in 2023, after more than 100 years of operation and over 22 million tonnes of coal mined

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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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