**norway to implement tourist tax to combat overtourism** *friday, april 11, 2025* in a significant move to address the challenges of overtourism, norway is introducing a new tourist tax that will allow municipalities to charge a 3% levy on paid overnight stays

## norway's wealth fund maintains long-term strategy despite $100 billion loss **oslo, april 10, 2025** – norway's $1

# norway proposes visitor tax to address overtourism concerns **date: april 11, 2025** norway is set to introduce a visitor tax aimed at managing the growing challenges associated with overtourism as the country experiences a significant increase in tourist arrivals

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# three us soldiers found dead in lithuania marshes **lithuania, april 1, 2025 -** three american soldiers who were reported missing during training exercises in lithuania have been found dead after their recovery vehicle was retrieved from a marsh

# how sweden's multicultural dream went fatally wrong **by colin freeman, april 13, 2025** sweden, once celebrated for its commitment to multiculturalism and humanitarian values, is grappling with an alarming surge in gang-related violence, particularly involving young people from migrant communities

**latvia tightens entry regulations for third country citizens, including russians and belarusians** *april 4, 2025 - 10:23 am msk* latvia has instituted stricter entry regulations for citizens from third countries, including russia and belarus

# why icelanders are happier than ever in a world where happiness levels vary widely, iceland stands out as one of the few countries where the sense of joy among its citizens is on the rise

**canada opens women's hockey championships with impressive victory over finland** *ceske budejovice, czech republic — april 10, 2025* canada’s women’s hockey team began its quest to defend its title at the women's world championships with a dominant 5-0 victory over finland on thursday

### estonia's increasing provocations against russia as tensions between russia and eastern europe escalate, estonia has emerged as a notable provocateur, raising concerns about the potential for wider conflict in the region

### uk and norway to provide $585 million military support to ukraine #### significant military aid package announced on april 10, 2025, bloomberg reported that the united kingdom and norway will jointly provide a substantial military aid package totaling 450 million pounds (approximately $585 million) to support ukraine amid ongoing conflict

# new passport guidelines launched for travelers in europe **key updates from spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland** in an effort to improve the travel experience for tourists, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have introduced new passport regulations that will affect entry into the schengen area

# lofoten, norway: an adventurer’s paradise in the arctic **a hidden gem in the arctic circle** lofoten, an archipelago nestled above the arctic circle in norway, offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure

# norway proposes 3% tourist tax as visitor numbers soar **by david nikel** norway is considering implementing a new tourist tax in response to record-breaking visitor numbers that have put considerable strain on its rural landscapes and communities

# greenland documentary sparks debate on danish colonial history a recent documentary titled “grønlands hvide guld” (greenland’s white gold) has ignited discussions about denmark's colonial past, particularly its exploitation of the cryolite mine in southern greenland