In Norway, it is a crime to urinate facing Russia Tourists and locals have been warned on a board on the banks of the Jacobusilva River on the border between the two countries that a fine of 290 euros could be imposed for violations.

 Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Oslo (news world Latest - International Press Agency. August 31, 2021) Norwegian authorities have

 imposed a unique ban on tourists, under which it is a crime to urinate facing Russia and announced a fine of 290 euros for violators. . The Jacobusilva River, located on the Norwegian-Russian border, is a tourist attraction in Norway, but now Norwegian authorities have erected a sign along the river that bans tourists from urinating in Russia.

A picture posted in bold letters in English was posted on social media by a tourist, after which a debate broke out in Norway. "It is forbidden to urinate facing Russia," he said. Norwegian Border Commissioner Jens Arne Hoylond confirmed that the signboard, which has been the subject of discussion on social media, had been officially displayed. Installed intentionally to prevent provocation.

Norwegian authorities have declared the practice of urinating tourists and locals to the riverbank facing Russia provocative and prohibited, and those who violate the order could face fines. Violation carries a hefty fine of 3,000 Norwegian kroner, the equivalent of 290 euros or about  340.

Tourists come here to see Russia's borders, which begin just a few meters wide on the other side of the river. But it also depends on the point of view. In this case, the process has been declared provocative and banned.

Norwegian law prohibits provocative behavior against neighboring countries The law states that provocative behavior against a neighboring state or its officials at the border is a "crime" and is prohibited by Border Commissioner Holland. He also said that Russian authorities have never complained about any incidents of urination along the river. Several years ago, Norwegian border guards threw stones at Russia's borders. Four people were arrested. Similarly, last year a woman stood on the border and waved her left hand inside the Russian border. Was imposed.

Hollande says the punishments may seem harsh, but the law is enforced across the Norwegian border. It is also important to note that the NATO border between Norway and Russia is about 200 km Relations between Russia and Norway have long been good, but Russia and Norway have been strained since Crimea's forced annexation in 2014.