Greetings from Norway

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The copper which clads the Statue of Liberty is from the Island of Karmøy (near Stavanger) in Norway!

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[Ladder]

The Norwegian economy is dependant on oil and gas. If they shut down the oil and gas industry they would have an economic crisis and burn through their sovereign wealth fund.

The NOK is really weak at the moment, one of the main reasons being that the Norwegian economy is so dependant on oil and gas.

Their government has subsidised the EVs with huge amounts of money, it is oil and gas money that is subsidising it.

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Fasten your seat belts Dr. Bugger

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@Ladder

The Norwegian economy is dependant on oil and gas. If they shut down the oil and gas industry they would have an economic crisis and burn through their sovereign wealth fund.

It is not as simple as that. Norway has more than one leg to stand on and will survive, even if the market for oil and gas should disappear tomorrow, (Hardly likely)

The Norwegian economy has proved to be robust over the years. This is largely because the business sector has been flexible and able to adapt, and because Norway has had business-friendly policies. Norway’s substantial oil and gas revenues are managed to the benefit of society as a whole. A large proportion of these revenues is channelled into Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global. When the oil runs out, the returns from the Fund will continue to provide substantial revenues that can then be used to benefit the population.
Norway has a small, open economy, and is completely dependent on international cooperation. The Norwegian way of working is based on cooperation, with an emphasis on equality. Senior management are accessible, in political and business environments alike. These are important assets in the work to develop the innovative solutions the world needs. Trust and cooperation are key to ensuring sustainable growth in the future.

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Norway was NOT a dirt poor country before oil was found either, nor did it suddenly become rich when production started in 1971:

Norway GDP 1960-2025

Want more details?:

No, Norway Was Not a Poor Country Before Oil Was Discovered

[ombugge]

She was born in France and arrived in the US without a visa.
Now she is preparing to leave before she is deported:

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Probably heading back to France, where she was “born”.
Or maybe to Karmøy, where her “roots” are?

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Nobody should be so foolish as to try to take (or buy) Greenland before the ownership of the island is settled between Denmark and Norway.

If anybody is that foolish they have to contend with the mighty Norwegian hordes that will be heading there to claim their rightful ownership to the island that they discovered and settled before anybody else:

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Who say they will stop there?

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Anybody with Norwegian ancestry here? If so, do you know in which county in Norway your roots are?

Coat of arms…from the counties in Norway… where are your roots from?
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Things are changing in Norway (No I’m NOT talking about the Government)
The weather is VERY changeable, especially in the high north:

Snow flurries and wind are affecting visibility in Bodø. Photo: Marius Guttormsen

Had to close Bodø Airport

The storm also affected public transport in the county on Tuesday.
A number of speedboats and ferries have cancelled their routes due to the wind .
The same applies to several bus routes in Lofoten and Helgeland.
Aviation was also affected on Tuesday, with several flights canceled in the early morning.
Among other things, Bodø Airport was closed for over an hour on Tuesday.

Further North, in Finnmark there is a temperature change comming the next few days:

BRRRR! Tuesday morning it was -35 degrees in Karasjok. But in a few days it will really change.Photo: Naima Khan Nergård / NRK

But the bitter winter cold will soon be replaced by almost spring-like temperatures.
Perhaps the most extreme temperature change can be found in Karasjok in Finnmark.
– There are very big contrasts, says meteorologist on duty Tone Christin Taule.
– I actually sat and looked at Karasjok. It was minus 35 there now, and it’s supposed to be plus 8 degrees there on Friday.
An increase of a whopping 43 degrees in three days!– What is causing this drastic temperature change?*
– We have a fairly extensive large low pressure area located west-northwest of Jan Mayen, which brings mild air from the south. It replaces the cold air from the east that is currently over the area.

Source: Slik preger uværet landet tirsdag – NRK Nordland

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In case you missed it last year:

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Norway has a new Government:

Stoltenberg becomes Norway’s new finance minister amid fears of global trade war

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (middle) on Tuesday presented his new ministers outside the King’s castle in Oslo. Jens Stoltenberg to the left.
Screenshot from regjeringen.no

Norway is not a member of the European Union, but stays closely connected via the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement. It is, however, uncertain how Norway will be protected if Donald Trump turns serious about imposing tariffs on imports from the EU.

The United States is Norway’s second largest export market after the EU and one of the largest for imports. The USA bought Norwegian salmon worth 10 billion kroner (€850 million) in 2024, according to Statistics Norway.

Next parliament election is in September. Current polls give a clear majority to the conservative and liberal side.

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If anybody think that Norway today still is a country with a homogeneous population, with Viking blood in their veins, think again:

Class 10 C has chosen Greece as the theme for their class act. Here they dance to Bonnie Tyler’s 80s classic “Holding Out for a Hero”. Photo: Kenneth Kamp

The approximately 230 students at Skarbøvik Junior High School are divided into 48 nationalities!
Source: https://www.smp.no/kultur/i/wgk22n/verden-rundt-paa-en-scene

PS> Skarbøvik is a part of Ålesund town. In Oslo and the surrounding area the % of multi-ethnic students could be much larger at some schools.

[ombugge]

Tonight you may see the Full moon, several Planets and Northern Light simultaneously. The last a lot further south than normally:

The picture is from Torpoåsen in Hallingdal in January.

From X:
@ The Meteorologists
Tonight you should take a little look up Large parts of the country will be cloud-free tonight, and there are a number of things to look for in the sky Northern Lights Full Moon Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (and more with a telescope)

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A quiet evening in Skibotn, Norway. The warmth of the cabin light reflecting on the frozen ground feels like home in the middle of the wilderness.
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Skiboten,is situated on the shore of Lyngenfjord, Troms County:

Welcome to Skibotn - Visit Skibotn