Tag: borders
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...
Brende: ‘Border won’t close now’
Foreign Minister Børge Brende announced late Friday afternoon that Norway won't close its border to Russia, at least not right now. He added, though,...
Border shopping will demand new currency
Norwegians who regularly travel over the border to go shopping in Sweden, where prices are lower, need to use up any supplies they may have...
ID now required at border crossings
UPDATED: Confusion reigned on Saturday as Nordic citizens, who've been able to cross borders within the Nordic countries relatively freely, suddenly had to carry either a...
‘Diaper mafia’ hits and runs to border
Disposable diapers are one of the few items that are cheaper in Norway than in other countries, and that's resulted in what some retailers claim...
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