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Passports needed for trips to Sweden

The terrorist attack that stunned Sweden heading into the weekend has prompted the country to tighten border control. That means Norwegians also need to...

Portions of new border fence may be torn down

A controversial fence being erected on either side of Norway's border crossing to Russia at Storskog in Finnmark has run into more trouble. Authorities now...

Conflicts collide in passport queues

Hapless visitors to Norway and returning residents have become pawns in a conflict that's reached the boiling point amongst police officers, their superiors and top...

Still long lines at passport control

Long lines and delays for both arriving and departing international passengers at Norway's gateway airport, OSL Gardermoen, have prompted Justice Minister Anders Anundsen to send...

Throwing rocks at Russia not allowed

Four Norwegian citizens out sightseeing in Northern Norway were arrested and face heavy fines after they were caught literally throwing rocks at Russia. Police...

Fewer refugees arrive, more go home

The huge influx of refugees into Norway has eased for the third week in a row, with the numbers this time down by two-thirds....

Drunks threaten border control

Border police and security personnel on board ferries between Norway and Denmark are facing problems trying to carry out Norway's tough new border control procedures. Many...

Russian border conflicts continue

Norwegian and Russian authorities continue to disagree on several cases involving the status of asylum seekers trying to enter Norway from Russia. Around 100...

Border control led to protest

The Norwegian government's decision to impose stricter border controls this week got off to a relatively smooth start on Thursday. On Friday, though, a...

Confusion rises at border crossings

As Norway's government issued new orders to further tighten border control, those working at the border stations were uncertain on Wednesday over how inspections are...
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