Norway has ordered its military alert level raised in response to Russia's war on Ukraine. The increase in the alert level is designed to reinforce surveillance and prevention efforts around infrastructure and facilities, News 360 reported Monday. "This is the most severe security situation in several decades," Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said. "There are no … Continue reading Norway speculates Russia is planning an attack on its energy pipeline
Norway’s central bank is trying out its own digital currency A cashless society may not seem so far away in the distant future. But the current digital alternatives such as cryptocurrencies have proved volatile, while the other blockchain assets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), have fallen out of favour since their hype. A different approach to blockchain … Continue reading Norway’s experience with digital currency
American musician Pink has offered to pay the fine handed to Norway's beach handball team after they wore shorts instead of bikini bottoms. The Norwegian women's team was fined €1,500 last week for breaking the rules by the Disciplinary Committee of the European Handball Federation (EHF). But Pink said on Twitter she was "proud" of … Continue reading Pink to pay fines for handball players who refused bikini bottoms
The first ever underwater restaurant in Europe is set to launch in Norway by early 2019; it will serve food and drinks to up to 100 guests. Outside restaurant hours, the building will serve as a research center for marine life, ChannelNewsAsia reported. Award-winning Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta – known for its work on the Norwegian … Continue reading Europe’s first underwater restaurant to open in Norway
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