Barents Observer: Norway has stopped issuing visas to Russians, fearing that they will refuse to return to their homeland
Representatives of several Norwegian human rights and public organizations told the Barents Observer that they were unable to invite colleagues from Russia to their events. According to the publication, Norwegian authorities do not issue visas, fearing that Russians will remain in their country. art space Employees of the Terminal B in Kirkenes, bordering Russia, were unable to invite their Russian colleagues to the Barents Performance theater festival, which will be held in February 2023.