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Norway nearly achieved its goal of phasing out new gas cars by 2025, with EVs making up 95.9% of new car sales, driven by high taxes on combustion vehicles and incentives for electric cars, although future policies may shift buying patterns towards smaller, more affordable EVs. Tesla remains the market leader, with Chinese automakers gaining ground.
Vilje Bionics in Norway has developed the world's first full-arm exoskeleton, Vilpower, to help stroke victims regain arm movement and independence by amplifying tiny residual movements, with plans for commercial release in 2026.
In Norway, reports of domestic violence and sexual assault are rising, coinciding with the upcoming rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, a member of the royal family, who faces multiple charges including rape and illegal filming. The case has sparked discussions on breaking taboos around violence and abuse, and has influenced public opinion about the monarchy, with some groups calling for a republic. Despite the controversy, the royal family remains largely popular among Norwegians.
The Troll Trail in Norway is a 100-mile cross-country skiing route through the Rondane Mountains, offering stunning scenery, mountain hotels, and traditional waffles, attracting serious skiers and adventure enthusiasts.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, faces a likely need for a lung transplant as her condition worsens, but no decision has been made yet; her health decline has impacted her activities, and she remains committed to her duties despite her illness.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, is expected to undergo a lung transplant due to recent health deterioration, prompting public and governmental support.
A Norwegian study involving over 11,000 individuals found that nearly 10% of those over 70 have Alzheimer's disease dementia, with surprising higher rates in those over 85 and variations in preclinical AD prevalence, highlighting the potential and limitations of blood-based diagnostic tools.
Norway is considering expanding its military police authority to the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen due to regional security concerns, including increased military activity and geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suffered a vertebra fracture during a risky sea crossing from Venezuela to Norway, which delayed her Nobel Peace Prize ceremony attendance, but she still managed to greet supporters after arriving in Oslo.
Norway is constructing the world's longest and deepest undersea road tunnel, Rogfast, which will be 27 km long and reach depths of 392 meters below sea level, aiming to improve connectivity along the west coast and replace ferry routes, with completion expected in 2033 at a cost of about $2.4 billion.
Norway is being urged to use its sovereign wealth fund to guarantee a stalled €140 billion EU loan for Ukraine, which is delayed due to disputes over frozen Russian assets. The proposal has gained support amid debates about Norway's wartime profits from high energy prices, with some arguing it has a moral obligation to assist Ukraine. Norway has already committed significant aid to Ukraine, and the issue is expected to be revisited by EU leaders soon.
Scientists in Norway captured the first-ever images of a wild orca giving birth, observing the calf's initial struggles and the pod's protective behavior, marking a significant milestone in marine biology research.
Norwegian and Danish authorities are urgently addressing security concerns after discovering that Chinese-made electric buses, used in Oslo and Denmark, could be remotely accessed and controlled by their manufacturer, raising fears about the safety and security of Chinese EVs across Europe.
A Norwegian transport operator found that Chinese-made Yutong electric buses can be remotely turned off due to manufacturer access to control systems, prompting stricter security measures and cybersecurity requirements, while broader concerns about remote vehicle control and hacking risks are being addressed in Europe.
Norway announced it will provide $7 billion in 2026 to support Ukraine's defense sector, including joint defense production and cooperation on air defense and countering attack drones, marking a deepening of bilateral ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.