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Norway's Russebuss: Fun, Pressure, and Problems

Norwegian high school seniors celebrate graduation with weeks-long parties, often using rented, decorated buses.

This tradition, called 'russebuss,' involves late nights, loud music, and sometimes excessive drinking and drug use.

Concerns about academic performance, peer pressure, and the high costs of participation are prompting government intervention.

The government plans to move the celebrations to after exams and address safety issues while balancing tradition and responsibility.

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Original: BBC News

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#Norway #Graduation #Russebuss #Teenagers #Party Culture

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