Europe Norway The first tunnel build using combined ballast and slab track techniques has been completed near Bergen on the main rail line to Oslo; it was the first use of a tunnel boring TBM machine in the country
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