Inside the First Movers group of countries that turned virus around

Inside the First Movers group of countries that turned virus around

Less than two months after he was sworn in,Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz took a telephone call that sent a shiver up his spine.

  • byBevan Shields

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China halts European salmon imports over suspected link to coronavirus outbreak

China halts European salmon imports over suspected link to coronavirus outbreak

China has halted imports from European salmon suppliers amid fears they might be linked to a coronavirus outbreak at a Beijing market,although experts say the fish itself is unlikely to carry the disease.

  • byNerijus Adomaitis andKate Kelland
World's biggest wealth fund now reaps rewards of move made 50 years ago

World's biggest wealth fund now reaps rewards of move made 50 years ago

When Norway first discovered oil in 1969,a decision was made that would set it apart from other petro-states. The historic decision has given it a huge piggy bank to draw on in the crisis.

  • byMikael Holter
Stavanger,Norway:A local produce tour in this famous sardine town

Stavanger,Norway:A local produce tour in this famous sardine town

Sardines put this town on the map but cheese and chocolate have taken over.

  • byBrian Crisp
'Overwhelming':Norwegian Refugee Council urges Venezuela exodus aid

'Overwhelming':Norwegian Refugee Council urges Venezuela exodus aid

More than 4.5 million Venezuelans have fled their nation's crisis in recent years,with nearly 2 million seeking jobs,shelter and healthcare in Colombia.

Seeing polar bears in Norway's Svalbard via cruise ship

Seeing polar bears in Norway's Svalbard via cruise ship

This region has among the world's highest concentrations of polar bears.

  • byBrian Johnston
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Oslo,Norway:10 reasons to visit the coolest city in Scandinavia

Oslo,Norway:10 reasons to visit the coolest city in Scandinavia

Things to see and do in Oslo,Norway

  • byGeorge Palathingal
With polar bears and midnight sun,icy Svalbard is a potential hotspot. Why?
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With polar bears and midnight sun,icy Svalbard is a potential hotspot. Why?

The cluster of islands in the icy high north is a visa-free zone – but that doesn’t make it trouble free. What’s so special about Svalbard?

  • byFelicity Lewis
Oslo cut road deaths to one in 2019. Can Sydney do the same?

Oslo cut road deaths to one in 2019. Can Sydney do the same?

In the capital of Norway,not a single pedestrian,cyclist or child was killed on the roads last year. By contrast,in just four local government areas of Sydney,11 people died on the roads. Now planners are asking why?

  • byJulie Power
Pyramiden arctic outpost,Svalbard:Norway's mysterious abandoned Russian town

Pyramiden arctic outpost,Svalbard:Norway's mysterious abandoned Russian town

Pyramiden was abandoned suddenly and some say mysteriously. Everyone left in a hurry.

  • byJamie Lafferty
'Thermal winter'? Finland's lack of snow in January is unusual

'Thermal winter'? Finland's lack of snow in January is unusual

Mainland Finland recorded a high temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius and the Aland Islands,an autonomous Baltic Sea region recorded a high of 8.7.