The Swedish Ski Association wants the government to deny Russian skiers visas for the World Championships in Falun. Similar discussions are now underway in Norway, where several parties in the Storting are pressuring the justice minister, NTB reports.
SportsNorwegians may have to pay more for electricity when the government presents its budget.
BusinessThe EU is set to extend a ban on drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic this autumn, a European Commission spokesperson said, despite protests from Norway, one of Europe's largest suppliers of fossil fuels.
BusinessSweden is one of the countries that invests the least in culture in the Nordic countries. But it's not just money that matters - political ambition also has an impact. One gets the impression that Sweden is stagnating and that Norway is thriving, says cultural researcher Ola K Berge.
EntertainmentThis weekend, Iceland will hold a referendum on whether to resume negotiations on EU membership. Polls show a narrow lead for the yes side. If Iceland joins the EU, the Nordic balance of power will be shaken - and pressure will increase on an increasingly isolated Norway, Norwegian politicians warn.
WorldNorway will continue drilling for oil in the Barents Sea even if the EU extends its moratorium on this, according to Norway's Energy Minister Terje Aasland (Labor Party).
BusinessSeveral Norwegian parties are open to hosting the World Cup and European Football Championships in the country. Venstre is positive about Norway hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup, party leader Guri Melby tells Aftenposten.
FootballThe Norwegian government is introducing an age limit for social media.
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