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“A Norwegian, Vil Saksøke, is suing Telenor, one of the largest telecom companies in Scandinavia, for NOK 600 million (approx. US$70 million). The claim is based on old, outdated demands, according to digi.no. The details and specific grounds of the lawsuit are not provided in the given content.” Title: Vil Saksøker Telenor for 600 Millioner: … Read more

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved on Thursday a controversial bill that allows for chemical castration of individuals convicted of sexual abuse against minors. The measure, which will now be debated in the Senate, includes the use of “libido inhibitng medications” regulated by the Ministry of Health, as per an amendment proposed by Ricardo Salles, a … Read more

In a surprising historical fact, the southern coast of Norway was the first to attempt whale hunting in the Pacific, as revealed in a newly acquired diary by a local museum. The diary, written in 1843-1846 by Captain Fredrik Crawfurd, recounts his experiences during Norway’s first whale hunting expedition to the Pacific Ocean using the … Read more

“Orange Friday” in Dutch schools leads to growing resistance, according to an investigation by NOS Stories. This day, dedicated to accepting and emancipating LGBTI students, has been organized annually since 2010. About 2850 schools participate this year. However, many schools are experiencing increasing opposition, with incidents such as posters being torn down, students encouraging others … Read more