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Norsk Tipping CEO Resigns After Mass Prize Notification Error

Norsk Tipping, Norway's state-owned gambling company, mistakenly notified several thousand Eurojackpot winners of excessively high prize amounts due to a currency conversion error; the CEO resigned after admitting a breach of trust.

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Reduced Inequality
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Ingebrigtsen Acquitted of Son Abuse, Guilty of Daughter Assault

A Norwegian court acquitted Gjert Ingebrigtsen of abusing his son, Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but found him guilty of assaulting his daughter Ingrid, sentencing him to a suspended 15-day prison sentence and a 10,000 Kroner fine.

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Gender Equality
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Norway Imposes Tourist Tax to Combat Overtourism

Norway introduces a 3% tourist tax on overnight stays in areas heavily impacted by tourism, aiming to fund infrastructure improvements and address overtourism following a record 38.6 million overnight stays in 2024.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Norway's Near-Total EV Adoption: Success, Challenges, and Future Outlook

Norway's electric vehicle adoption rate has surged to nearly 100% for new car registrations due to government incentives like tax breaks, free parking and ferries, and rising emissions taxes on fossil fuel vehicles; this has led to cleaner air in Oslo, but concerns remain about overall car usage and...

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Climate Action
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Navantia and Norway Settle 'Helge Ingstad' Dispute

Navantia and Norway's Ministry of Defence settled their dispute over the 2018 sinking of the frigate 'Helge Ingstad', agreeing to a €47.5 million discount on future maintenance and upgrades, ending all legal proceedings.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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China Becomes Norway's Fastest-Growing Seafood Market

Norway's seafood exports to China surged in 2024, reaching 182,000 metric tons ($926 million), a 14 percent increase in volume and 10 percent in value year-on-year, driven by growing demand for salmon and a fivefold increase in coldwater prawn exports.

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Zero Hunger
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Son of Norwegian Princess Charged with 23 Crimes, Including Rape

Marius Borg, son of Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with 23 crimes, including three rapes, following a police investigation that began in August 2024; the case involves over a dozen alleged victims and has shaken the Norwegian monarchy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Norwegian Doctor Sentenced to 21 Years for Raping Dozens of Women

A Norwegian court sentenced Dr. Arnulf B. to 21 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting at least 70 women during medical examinations over two decades, using hidden cameras and non-medical items; the case has shaken Norway and raised concerns about healthcare system oversight.

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Gender Equality
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Norwegian Doctor Sentenced to 21 Years for Rape and Abuse of Dozens of Women

A Norwegian court sentenced former GP Arne Bye to 21 years in prison for 70 counts of rape and 82 counts of abusing his position as a doctor, following a case involving nearly 94 women and spanning almost two decades.

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Norway to Compensate Alexander Kielland Disaster Victims

After a close 53-51 vote in Norway's parliament, survivors and families of the 1980 Alexander Kielland oil rig disaster—which killed over 120 people, including 22 Britons—will receive compensation from the Norwegian state, addressing decades of campaigning and highlighting past failures in supportin...

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Reduced Inequality
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Norwegian Village Faces Catastrophic Tsunami Threat

The picturesque Norwegian village of Hellesylt, a popular tourist destination and filming location, is threatened by a potential tsunami caused by a massive rockslide from the nearby Åkerneset mountain, which is eroding at a rate of 3.5 inches per year due to climate change; an early warning system ...

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Norway's Seafood Exports to China Soar 14 Percent in 2024

Norway's seafood exports to China skyrocketed in 2024, with a 14 percent increase in volume to 182,000 metric tons and a 10 percent rise in value to $926 million, fueled by growing Chinese demand and Norway's strategic market expansion efforts.

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