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EXPLAINED: How Norway could be impacted by Russia's invasion …
Feb 24, 2022 · Norway has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "This attack is a serious violation of international law and endangers the lives of innocent people. The Russian authorities have full responsibility for throwing Europe into this very dark situation. Therefore, Russia must immediately stop its military actions and respect Ukraine's ...
Orange weather warning: What Norway's weather alerts actually …
Aug 8, 2022 · For this reason, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute says that people should monitor the situation when a yellow warning is in place. Orange alerts are for when serious weather situations may occur, and the public is advised to “be prepared”.. These weather warnings are issued when the institute expects extensive consequences, which could endanger lives and valuables may be lost.
Why Norway is struggling to crack down on criminal gangs
Oct 26, 2023 · Police in Norway are concerned that they will be unable to tackle criminal networks. Pictured is the centre of Oslo at night time. Photo by Gunnar Ridderström on Unsplash Norway's serious crime unit is only able to investigate around 40 percent of the criminal networks it is aware of, which has led to concerns about increased serious crime.
UPDATED: Travel in Norway heavily disrupted by snowstorm - The …
Jan 17, 2024 · Travel is heavily affected by bad weather in Norway on Wednesday. Pictured is a person in a snowstorm. Photo by Zac Durant on Unsplash. Most train lines in eastern Norway have been closed, flights from Oslo airport were temporarily grounded, and Oslo's public transport system was brought to a standstill by a snowstorm on Wednesday.
EXPLAINED: Norway's obsession with 'slow TV' - The Local Norway
Aug 20, 2024 · The initial idea was conceived in 2009 at a regional office of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) in western Norway. What we know as slow TV today was born out of the idea to film the entirety of the Oslo to Bergen railway to celebrate the line's 100th anniversary. The broadcast attracted 1.2 million viewers at its peak and lasted ...
Why Norwegian tap water is considered the best in the world
Nov 10, 2023 · Norway's water sources, strict environmental regulations, minimal treatment, low population density, and an abundance of glacial water all contribute to crystal-clear and high-quality water that flows from taps across the country. Photo by Stock Birken on Unsplash. When it comes to water quality, Norway is renowned for having some of the purest ...
EXPLAINED: Norway's border with Russia - The Local Norway
Mar 31, 2022 · The border is marked by bright yellow markers on the Norwegian side and red-green striped posting on the Russian side. The closest town to the border is Kirkenes, about 10 miles away. Many of the road signs are in both Russian and Norwegian. Below, you can see the proximity of Kirkenes to the border. The grey line is Norway's border with Russia.