Norway announces new emergency passport rules. Here’s the update
The Norwegian police are making further new adjustments to the requirements for issuing emergency passports. From Wednesday, those who have booked trips up to and…
Articles by Robin-Ivan Capar
Fuel prices in Norway continue to rise: “Disappointed that the government isn’t cutting fuel taxes”
In one year, the price of diesel in Norway has increased by 49%. The price of petrol has increased by 43% in the same period,…
Norway changes its definition of heat waves
This summer, Norway will test out a new definition of heat waves. The new requirements will now require a longer period of heat to be…
All mobile phones in the EU to have same charging port from 2024: “A good day for Norwegian consumers”
Mobile phones and several other types of consumer electronics in the EU will have to support the same type of charging equipment (USB-C) from 2024. …
Norway’s Green Party warns budget cut to planned Viking Age Museum could be “fatal” for heritage
In May, Norway’s Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ola Borten Moe, announced that the costs for the construction of a new Viking Age Museum…
Hyperresistant bacteria discovered in Antarctica could pose risk to global health, researcher tells Norway Today
Recently, Chilean researchers discovered bacteria in Antarctica that are resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants. In an email exchange, Andrés Marcoleta, leader of the study published in…
There are no confirmed monkeypox cases in Norway at the moment, FHI tells Norway Today
Cases of monkeypox acquired in the European Union have recently been reported in multiple EU Member States, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain,…
Third corona summer in Norway approaching with low infection and no need for stricter restrictions, Nakstad tells Norway Today
On May 24, Sweden announced that the 65+ age group would receive a fifth dose of the coronavirus vaccine in the autumn. Norway Today reached out…
Current government will not apply for Norwegian membership in the EU, Foreign Affairs Ministry tells Norway Today
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine – which plunged Europe into war – key figures in both Norway’s Conservative Party (H) and Labor Party (AP)…
Number of arrivals of Ukrainian refugees is decreasing, UDI tells Norway Today
A total of 546 new Ukrainian asylum seekers have been registered in Norway in the last week. On Wednesday and Tuesday, 92 and 80 new…
How will a change in leadership affect the key public company in Norway’s booming seafood industry?
The seafood industry is one of Norway’s largest export industries – after oil and gas. So when a change in leadership at the Norwegian Seafood…
Almost 100 quick clay zones in Romerike will be investigated by the NVE to assess risk
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has inspected Romerike and identified 98 quick clay zones that they plan to investigate more thoroughly this…
Nature and Youth to continue battle against Engebø project “as long as the permit allows ocean dumping”
Last Friday, Norway’s Ministry of Trade and Industry decided to award an operating license to Nordic Rutile for a mining project by the Førdefjord. At…
Competition Authority takes Nettbil case to Supreme Court: “The acquisition would weaken competition”
In 2020, Schibsted acquired Nettbil, an online auction platform for used cars sold from private individuals to car dealers. In November of the same year,…
Norwegian government should ban all Russian oil and gas, Greenpeace tells Norway Today
Climate activists organized a protest on Monday to prevent a tanker from delivering Russian oil to Esso’s terminal in Tønsberg. Around 20 of them were…
Havila Kystruten has applied for a dispensation from the sanctions
Last week, the company Havila Kystruten canceled the round trip with the ship Havila Capella which has been stuck in Bergen since last Tuesday. The…
Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association: We are working on the continued increase in the construction of chargers
On Wednesday, the Norwegian Electric Car Association (Norsk elbilforening) announced that the number of electric cars on Norwegian roads had exceeded 500,000. The Association takes…
What are the potential legal consequences of Norway sending arms to Ukraine? Here’s what an expert thinks
Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February has been met with widespread condemnation in Europe and Norway. Norway joined European sanctions against Russia (note: the sanctions…
Norwegian reveals its top 10 summer destinations for 2022
The Norwegian aviation industry is slowly recovering from the pandemic. In March, around 940,00 traveled with Norwegian – 300,000 more than in February. The airline…
Here’s what you can do to minimize the risk of avalanche accidents during your Easter holidays in Norway
Several avalanches occurred in Norway in recent weeks. Last week, three French men lost their lives in an avalanche in Lyngen in Troms. Areas in…
