Air Traffic Controllers Strike, Major Travel Disruption Expected
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Norway is facing significant travel disruption as air traffic controllers have gone on strike, with threats of a full closure at Gardermoen, the country's main airport. The strike, described as 'completely incomprehensible' by some, is expected to have a widespread impact, leading to emergency preparedness measures for services like air ambulance.
In other domestic news, former Prime Minister Erna Solberg has published a new book detailing her political career, promising honesty and self-criticism. Meanwhile, the Oslo city council has abandoned controversial high-rise development plans at Montebello following public protests. Bergen municipality has also taken steps to enhance safety by banning electric scooters near schools and kindergartens.
The Norwegian Directorate of Petroleum has warned of a potential decline in the country's oil production around 2030, projecting a drop to 2.8 million barrels daily by 2035 without new discoveries. Police in Stavanger have issued a warning about aggressive rogue traders, and new details have emerged in the ongoing Lørenskog disappearance case.