Coop warns against email scam
Coop Norway warns against email scam Coop Norway tries to find out who is behind the email scam in their name. They warn people against…
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The authorities will reassess gluten subsidy
The authorities will reassess gluten intolerance subsidy The Norwegian authorities will review the financial support for people with celiac disease and reassess the subsidy for…
Competition Authority to look at food prices
Competition Authority to look at price discrimination The Ministry of Industry has asked the Norwegian Competition Authority to find out if the major suppliers are…
Beggars and prostitutes back in Bergen
Beggars and prostitutes back in Bergen Beggars and Prostitutes in Bergen almost disappeared overnight after an NRK documentary. They are now back in force. The…
The Farmers fear for bankruptcies
The Farmers Association fear for bankruptcies due to EU imports A new agreement between Norway and the EU more than doubles duty-free imports of beef…
Wants to disband Norwegian chicken industry
Green youth wants to disband Norwegian chicken industry MDGs Youth Party “Green Youth” wants to disband the Norwegian chicken industry. Traditional production is to be…
Drinking habits turned upside down
The heat has turned Norwegians drinking habits upside down This summer, Norwegians have bought more light than dark wine or the first time in history….
The Prime Minister meets crisis-struck farmers
The Prime Minister meets with crisis-struck farmers Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Conservatives) and Minister of Agriculture, Jon Georg Dale (Progress Party), will next week meet…
One in five pregnant women use drugs that can be harmful to the fetus
Norwegian studies show that about six out of ten pregnant women use one or more prescription drugs during pregnancy. The studies show that there…
9.000 humans are slaves in Norway
As many as 9.000 are slaves in Norway A report estimates that up to 9,000 persons may be slaves in Norway. In total, more than…
Reasons not to withdraw cash at the airport
Reasons not to withdraw cash at the airport Are you withdrawing currency in cash at the airport before going on vacation? That can be unnecessarily…
More young persons call the alarm phone
More young persons call the alarm phone this summer The alarm phone for children and adolescents experiences a 22 per cent increase in the number of…
Avoid raw oysters from the Oslo fjord
Raw oysters from the Oslo fjord should not be eaten The Norwegian Food Safety Authority warns people not to eat raw oysters after the warm…
Grinding halt at Sørenga Food Court
A Grinding halt at Sørenga Food Court A Food Court at Sørenga in Oslo was closed effective immediately: «Not safe», says the Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) to…
More children get free core-time in the kindergarten
More children eligible for free core-time in kindergartens From August 1st, another 6,600 children will be eligible for free core-time in Norwegian kindergartens. The core-time…
Universities ban sex with mentors
Australian universities prohibit students/mentors sex Australian universities have banned sexual and romantic relationships between doctoral students and their mentors. The rule was adopted on Wednesday…
Tourists peek into the letter flap
Tourists peek into the letter flap The tourists stream to see the wooden houses in Old Stavanger. Some of them are a little bit too…
Reviewing ban on disposable plastics
The Government is reviewing a ban on disposable plastics The Ministry of Climate and Environment ask the Directorate to review measures to reduce the use and…
The worst grain crops in more than 50 years
The drought leads to the worst grain crops in 50 years The farmers despair over what seems to be the worst season for grain crops…
Midwives warn parents of new-borns of mobile use
Midwives warn parents of new-borns of mobile use Midwives fear that mobile use among parents may ruin the bonding with the child. «Not everybody understands…