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Back to homepageNorway: The Norwegian Data Protection Authority fines Grindr $11.7m for illegally sharing user information
NordenBladet — The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has fined the dating app Grindr 100 million Norwegian Krone ($11.7m) for illegally sharing personal information with advertisers, a recent investigation has revealed. Due to the highly personal nature of the information shared,
Read MoreNorway: Crown Prince Haakon meets Norwegian sailors keeping essential goods moving
NordenBladet – Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has met four Norwegian sailors on board ships around the world in a digital chat to show his support for their ongoing work. His Royal Highness wanted to thank the many Norwegian sailors
Read MoreNorway: The royal funeral that united a nation in grief
NordenBladet – This year marks the 30 years since King Olav V died and his son took over as Norway’s new king. The official announcement of King Olav’s death, on January 17 1991, was given by the King in Extraordinary
Read MoreNorway steps up efforts to combat non-communicable diseases in low-income countries
NordenBladet — Norway will contribute an additional USD 133 million to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in low-income countries from 2020 to 2024. “Non-communicable diseases are the leading killers of our time. As is so often the case, the
Read MoreNorway: Stay at home, have as little social contact as possible
NordenBladet – Norway stands at the beginning of the second wave of infection. The virus is spreading rapidly and all counties now have outbreaks of infection. The Government is therefore introducing new national infection control measures. “My message to the
Read MoreNorway’s revised National Forestry Accounting Plan for 2021-2025 finalised
NordenBladet — Land use, land use change and forestry are key parts of the agreement between EU, Norway and Iceland on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets. Norway has submitted its revised National Forestry Accounting Plan, including the forest
Read MoreNorway: The Corona situation: More information about quarantine hotels
NordenBladet — In order to limit import infection, on 5 November 2020 the Government introduced arrangements involving quarantine hotels, effective from 9 November 2020. Further information about who has a duty to stay at the quarantine hotels and how the
Read MoreNorway: Continuation of controls at the internal borders
NordenBladet — On 16 March, Norway reintroduced controls at the internal borders as a measure to limit the spread of Covid-19. The Government has decided to continue these measures and will, in line with our obligations, notify the EU of
Read MoreNorway has responded to the European Commission concerning the regulation of digital platforms
NordenBladet – The Norwegian Government has submitted Norway’s contribution regarding the EU’s announced regulation of digital platforms, the Digital Services Act. The contribution makes it clear that Norway supports the EU’s initiative to develop a new regulatory framework for digital
Read MoreNorway: The Corona situation: Revision of requirement for negative Covid-19 test to enter Norway
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has made changes to the groups that are exempt from the requirement of a negative Covid-19 test on entry to Norway. These changes enter into force at midnight. On Friday 6
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