Norway’s new rules to protect polar bears from tourists slammed as ‘conservation fascism’

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Did you know that Oslo hasn't always been Norway's capital?

Even today, Oslo can sometimes feel like a provincial city rather than the capital of a wealthy, highly developed petrostate and there's a reason for that. For most of Norway's history, it wasn't the capital at all. Avaldsnes  Historians …

Norway to introduce tourist tax from 2026 to ease pressure on local infrastructure

Image credit - iStock-626429848Norway will introduce a tourist tax from summer 2026, allowing municipalities to charge a 3 per cent fee on overnight stays and cruise ship passengers. The move comes as tourism in the country hits record highs, putting …

RTX, Kongsberg, And Norway Showcase Ghosteye Radar At Paris Air Show

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) First project under NASAMS collaborative arrangement PARIS, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX ) business, in collaboration with the Norwegian government and Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, announced …

The trial that gripped Norway like a soap opera has ripped apart track and field’s most famous family | Sean Ingle

The moment that ripped apart track and field’s most successful and eccentric family came in January 2022, after the 15‑year‑old sister of the Tokyo Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen was grounded by her father after school. At that point, Jakob and …

Can Norway Chess’ unique time-control tweaks spice up classical chess endgames?

“Every tournament proves that all the rumours about the death of classical chess have been greatly overestimated,” Garry Kasparov, the 13th classical world champion of chess, had said in his trademark drawl during the Superbet Chess Classic last month.In …

Norway oil sector workers threaten to strike from June 21

Norwegian workers employed on offshore drilling rigs will go on strike on June 21 if annual wage talks with employers fail, the oil and gas labour unions said on Monday. In total, some 438 union members are initially ready to strike, including 175 from the …

APTOPIX Norway Athletics Diamond League

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 67F. Winds light and variable. Updated: June 16, 2025 @ 4:31 pm

What are the best dating options if you're single in Norway?

If you are single in Norway you might be eager to explore the dating scene and meet new people. But what are the best options? Navigating the world of dating in a new country can be exciting, frustrating and even daunting - especially if you are unfamiliar …

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