World: Norway will ban the entry of Russian tourists and two journalists were jailed in Tunisia for criticizing the government

Norway will ban the entry of Russian vacationers

The Norwegian authorities mentioned on Thursday it might ban the entry of Russian vacationers from subsequent week. Oslo continues to harden its 198km-long Arctic land border with its neighbour. The Norwegian authorities made it tougher for Russians to acquire entry visas for non-essential functions in May 2022 within the wake of Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine. Norway has elevated vigilance within the border space to stop unlawful crossings.

Actually, Russian residents concern that they are going to be recruited into the military and pushed into conflict. Or Russia could ban the exit of its residents. Attributable to this, Norway has elevated vigilance on the border. From subsequent Wednesday, Norwegian police could have the facility to expel Russians who’re within the nation on vacationer visas issued earlier than May 2022. Such visas permit entry to Europe's passport-free Schengen journey zone. The brand new measures additionally apply to Russians in Norway who’ve visas issued from different Schengen member nations.

Nevertheless, there might be some exceptions to the brand new guidelines, together with for folks visiting relations dwelling in Norway. Russians working or learning in Norway won’t be affected. “The decision to tighten entry rules is in line with the Norwegian approach to stand with allies and partners in reactions to Russia's war against Ukraine,” Justice and Public Safety Minister Emilie Enger Mehl mentioned in a authorities press launch. The one authorized crossing level is the Storskog border station. In keeping with the federal government, Norwegian authorities are carefully monitoring border visitors there and taking the required measures. Finland closed its complete border with Russia indefinitely in April.