SwedenThe same trend is visible throughout the Nordic region and RFSU wants to see greater efforts to help young people understand the importance of protecting themselves and their partners.
Norway
Norway’s largest wind farm rejected in local vote
Norway70% of the residents of the Norwegian municipality of Modalen say no to the project.
Norwegian Schibsted buys Swedish TV4
EconomyThe media group, which already owns a large number of other Swedish media, says the deal will strengthen “independent journalism” in both countries.
Stoltenberg resigns as Bilderberg chief – becomes Norway’s finance minister
Norway“I am deeply honored to have been asked to help my country at this critical stage", commented the high-profile globalist.
Norway’s coalition government collapses: “Enough is enough”
NorwayHowever, Jonas Gahr Støre's Social Democratic Labour Party may still continue to govern the country.
Uncertainty about boundaries during sex common among young people
CultureThe influence of porn is a growing problem among young people, according to a Swedish-Norwegian study.
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“Swedish” gang criminals take over Norway
The Nordics"It's not like in Denmark or Finland, where they've faced resistance. It seems they've just been able to take what they want", says a police source.
Scandinavian Christmas celebrations: Here are the countries’ favorites
The NordicsHere's what Swedes, Norwegians and Danes think is best about Christmas.
Norwegian deep-sea mining halted
Norway“The government rushed ahead, ignoring warnings from experts about significant knowledge gaps”.
Norwegian public service bleeds – 90 jobs cut
Norway"We will implement a hiring freeze, refrain from replacing retiring employees, and allow our employees to apply for severance pay".
Nordic report calls for clearer laws on AI-porn
The NordicsIceland and Denmark are at the forefront in this area, while Sweden and Norway lack legislative clarity, according to the report.
Norway apologizes to the Sámi: “A historic day”
NorwayThe Norwegian Parliament apologizes to the Sámi people for wrongs committed in the 19th and first half of the 20th century.
Norwegian priests skip Bible verse – criticized for “anxiety”
Norway“Underscores a trend over time where the church seems anxious and restrained in the way it communicates its own faith”, says historian Olav Rune Bastrup.
DNA analysis confirms Norwegian king’s saga
Culture"Our man is a rare convergence between reality and a historical description of an event", says excavation project manager Anna Petersén.
Researchers raise alarm over dangerous PFAS levels in Norwegian children
HealthResearchers warn that many Norwegian children have high levels of environmental toxins in their blood.
Norwegian government: 15-year age limit on social media
Norway“Will have an enormous impact on children's lives”, says Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe.
Norwegian schools get tougher on digital devices
Norway“It is untenable that pupils can access content such as violence and pornography”, says education minister Kari Nessa Nordtun.
Norwegian chicken farm starts certified halal production
Norway"We want to make the chicken market accessible to more consumers", says Norsk Kylling.
Woman becomes first Norwegian astronaut
ScienceThe SpaceX mission will be the first to fly over both polar regions.
Norwegian youth threatened by Swedish gangs
The NordicsKnown criminal networks based in Sweden are described by the police as a serious threat in northern Norway.
Seven in ten want Märtha Louise stripped of princess title
NorwayAt the same time, support for the Norwegian monarchy is at record lows.
Norway enforces tougher measures for juvenile offenders
Norway“We must be clear that crimes have consequences. Juvenile sentences should not be optional", declared Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
Four out of ten young Norwegians have had suicidal thoughts
Norway- I was surprised that it was so bad, says Adrian Lorentsson, head of the Norwegian youth mental health organization Mental Helse Ungdom.
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