Norway changes COVID-19 entry rules
Norway has eased up on its rules for the entry for foreign travelers, but quaratines and testing are in place.
Author: The Local
Energy prices force church to close
A church in Norway has been forced to close because of the high price of energy.
Court rules to protect Sámi herders
Norway’s Supreme Court ruled
that two large wind parks were causing injury
to reindeer herders from the Sámi people by
encroaching on their pastures.
Norwegian life returns to “normal”
On Sept. 23, Norway celebrated the re-opening of theri country, as COVID restrictions were lifted.
Fourth COVID-19 wave hits Norway
According to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, Norway is currently in the middle of a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections.
Climate activists stage protests
Climate action group Extinction Rebellion blocked off several streets and buildings in Oslo in protest of the government’s choice to keep drilling for oil.
Oslo scooter clampdown
After a surge of scooter-related accidents, the Oslo City Council is rolling out new regulations to limit the number of electric scooters in the capital.
Oil still in the future
Norway plans to continue oil drilling for the next several decades, despite environmental concerns and criticism from abroad.
Travel starts to open up
The Norwegian government eased entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the UK, EEA, and Schengen countries with low infection rates.
Norway axes vaccine
The Norwegian government has removed the AstraZeneca vaccine from its vaccination program due to concerns over rare but serious blood clot side effects.
