Tag: borders
Norwegians still shopping in Sweden
Norwegians spent NOK 583 million more shopping in Sweden during the first half of this year than they did last year. That's up nearly...
Norway tightens Russian border control
Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl flew up to Northern Norway's border to Russia on Sunday to meet with local police and defense forces stationed...
Norway closes borders and harbours to Russian transport
IT WOULD HAVE BEEN UNTHINKABLE just two months ago, given years of border cooperation between Russia and Norway - but then Russia invaded Ukraine,...
Customs officers may test drunk drivers
The Norwegian government has proposed a new border control measure that would allow customs officers in the border patrol to test motorists suspected of...
Government halts expat deportations
The Norwegian government, under pressure from EU authorities and legal experts, is reversing controversial new rules that have restricted entry of people arriving from...
Norway keeps its borders closed
The Norwegian government is once again following health authorities' advice and keeping its borders closed through the end of February. Dr Bjørn Guldvog, head...
State challenges powerful grocers
Debate has swirled for years over why grocery store prices are so much higher in Norway than most anywhere else. After lots of studies...
Rules tighten for entering Norway
Norway is tightening border control but also loosening the rules for the country's controversial "quarantine hotels." Travelers from abroad won't have to spend their...
Grocers may win border trade battle
Norwegian grocery stores have been thriving during the Corona crisis, after closed borders and Covid-19 restrictions prevented Norwegians from driving over the border to...
Border control remains strict
Traffic over the border to Sweden increased by 18,000 vehicles over the weekend, after Norwegians finally were allowed to drive to the neighbouring region...
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