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Restored pages of the site
Updated September 28, 2026
This page collects materials of the site that were once published at their own addresses and are gathered here again. Some of them were referred to from outside, so the addresses have been kept as they were and the links to them still work.
The list below is in no particular order of importance. Each entry carries the title of the page and the opening of its text, so that it is clear what stands behind the link before opening it. The section is added to as further material is put back in place, and it is the shortest way to the older part of the site.
If a link brought you here rather than to the page you expected, that page is most likely in the list: its address has been preserved, while the page itself is shown in the current design of the site rather than in the one it was first published in.
Everything here belongs to this site. Nothing has been brought in from elsewhere, and nothing has been rewritten to say something the original did not say: the text is the text that stood at that address, set in the pages the site uses today.
Norway will bring 800 quota refugees from Rwanda and Romania
Norway has agreed to welcome 200 refugees located in Romania and 600 in Rwanda during the year. “A total of 800 people who have been in Libya have been assessed and…
The population of Svalbard increases
Despite significant downsizing in Major Norwegian industries increasing number of Norwegians and foreigners are living at Svalbard. Only kindergarten children will be…
Norway will receive 900 refugees from Congo and 500 from South Sudan
This year, Norway will receive up to 1,000 refugees from Syria, 900 from Congo, and 500 from South Sudan said the Ministry of Justice. In the state budget each year,…
982 asylum seekers to Norway so far in 2019
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Nearly 300 forest fires so far this year
There have already been 296 forest fires this year,almost as many as last year. At the same time, forest fires are at the highest level in several places. The…
Marius Borg Høiby has become a motorcycle mechanic
The oldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby (23), has got a new job, as a motorcycle mechanic in Lier. It was Seher.no that first mentioned the news…
Rising scepticism about immigration among the Norwegian population
A third of the population believes it should be more difficult for refugees and asylum seekers to obtain a residence permit in Norway, according to a survey from…
Ekstra Bladet: Two people had severe symptoms after AstraZeneca vaccination in Denmark. On
An employee in Denmark's Capital Region has died after being admitted with severe symptoms after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine, newspaper Ekstra Bladet reports.
The Sámi: A people often forced to live between two worlds
The Sámi have a rich culture and history which stretches back thousands of years. However, throughout much of their past they have been caught between two worlds and forced to assimilate. What is their history and how…
UDI adheres to the security assessment in Afghanistan and Kabul
UDI has reviewed four reports on the security situation in Afghanistan, but finds no reason to change its asylum practices. “We have not found a basis for changing…
Survey: Majority choose climate before oil
Women choose climate, men choose oil Majority of Norwegians say they are willing to limit oil activities to protect the environment. 44 against 42 percent choose climate…
Accused Czech admits killing in Frogner
The 52-year-old who is accused of killing a 27-year-old Czech woman at the Tiffani Café in Frogner, Oslo, in the summer of 2018, admits criminal charges, VG writes. The…
Hamburg knife attacker has lived in Norway
Hamburg knife attacker has lived in Norway A 26 year old man, named Ahmad A. by the German newspaper, Spiegel, killed one, and injured five other customers at a Hamburg…
Find your kos in Croatia: A guide for traveling from the North Sea to the Mediterranean -
Come the summer holidays, many Norwegians are eager to swap the North Sea for the Mediterranean. Read on to find out why the trip is so popular.
A ten-year-old took the car: what happens next
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Why you have to visit fantastic Flam, Norway
This is your personal travel guide to the quaint, quirky, and cool town of Flam, Norway.
Still no trace of the Burundian chess players
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Travel - Norway Today
Fjords, trains, the Arctic and the practicalities of moving around Norway.
The government will soon allow dual citizenship
With over 300 hearing delegates it is greatly positive that dual citizenship will be introduced. In a short time, the government will present a proposal that will allow…
Wine, beer and spirits you have to travel from Norway to the Adriatic to taste
Croatia is the land of Mediterranean sunshine, pebbled beaches and – flowing wine. Travel to the Mediterranean to experience it yourself.
One year has passed since the arrest of Norwegian billionaire Tom Hagen: Here’s what we kn
One year after billionaire Tom Hagen was arrested and charged with killing or aiding and abetting the murder of his wife Anne-Elisabeth Hagen, the police believe the investigation is closer to the goal.
Norway’s ambassador to Pakistan summoned after the burning of the Quran
Norway’s ambassador was summoned by Pakistan’s foreign ministry following the burning of the Quran by the leader of the Stop Islamisation in Norwat (SIAN) in…
Autonomous mail and parcel robot
Autonomous mail and parcel robot being developed Posten Norge (the Norwegian Postal Services) has entered into an agreement with Buddy Mobility to develop the world’s…
Ari Behn took his own life on Christmas Day
Ari Behn took his own life on Christmas Day, his longtime manager Geir Håkonsund reports to NTB. Behn was 47 years old. – “It is with great sadness in our hearts that…
Broadnet fined heavily after security breach
Broadnet is fined NOK 14 million after security breach Broadnet will appeal the fine of NOK 14 million they have been charged after a serious safety failure was revealed…
Dogged struggle for credibility in Jensen court case
When Eirik Jensen and Gjermund Cappelen meet in court for the first time on Monday, they will present opposite claims. The marathon case is primarily a tenacious battle…
Nav reported 968 persons for social security fraud in 2018
Last year, 968 people were notified by Nav for social security fraud totaling NOK 166 million. 905 of the cases reported concerned receiving fraudulent unemployment…
SV votes for age limit for circumcision
Split SV votes ‘maybe’ to age limit for ritual circumcision Despite the fact that SV’s leader quartet was opposed, the socialist Party’s country council on Saturday…
Russian co-operates with the PST
Russian accused of spying co-operates with the PST The Russian citizen who is charged with illegal intelligence collaborates with PST, announces his Norwegian defence…
Dalmatian dog reunited with owners after being rescued from Gjerdrum landslide
At 1:43 AM on December 31, a dog that was in the landslide area was rescued by helicopter. The Dalmatian named Zajka has now been reunited with his owners.
From Tuesday this week, pet reptiles became legal
From Tuesday this week, 19 snakes, lizards and turtles became legal On Tuesday, the 40 year old ban on keeping reptiles as pets was abolished. Thus, a number of…
May need a billion to resume work at a Svalbard mine
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The police believe the Hagen abduction is staged
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Mission Impossible at the Pulpit Rock
All systems go for Mission Impossible VI at the Pulpit Rock When the night sets in, nearly 2,000 mountain hikers will see the pre-premiere of the latest Mission…
King with condolences after Peres’s death
King Harald sent his condolences to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin after the death of Nobel Laureate Shimon Peres. The King writes that he was sad to hear the news that…
Doubling of the property tax in Oslo for 2017
Homeowners in Oslo paid a total of NOK 266 million in property taxes for 2016. This year this will be increased to a total of NOK 530 million, according to the newspaper…
Senior citizens would pay 1.3 billion extra with Arbeiderpartiet (Labour
210,000 Norwegian pensioners must pay 1.3 billion more in taxes annually if Ap get into government and implement their new tax plan, reported VG newspaper. Numbers that…
European Handball Federation fine for Norway’s female team wearing shorts is tone-deaf and
A recent fine for the Norwegian women's beach handball team - for wearing shorts - smacks of sexism and illustrates the sexualization of women in sport. How can we best protect sport from the people in charge who are…
Norway is sending soldiers to Mali as a contribution to the Takuba task force
The Norwegian government has decided that Norway will contribute to the Takuba task force in Mali and send “a smaller number of soldiers.” The Norwegian contribution…
Norwegian professors weigh in: Why do we say “Scandinavia” and the “Nordics”?
The categorization of certain countries worldwide into groups has been happening for centuries. Let's dive in to Scandinavia and the Nordics.
July 22nd national memorial in Oslo
Memorial over July 22nd attacks unveils in Oslo On Sunday, a temporary national memorial for the July 22nd terrorist attacks will be unveiled – long awaited for, says…
Half of Norwegian bishops are now women
Half of Norwegian bishops are now women The church has always been political, says Kari Veiteberg. On December 17, she becomes bishop in Oslo. – We need to talk about…
More and more Norwegians are insuring their cars
According to recent figures from the Norwegian Transport Insurance Association, more and more insured cars are driving on Norwegian roads.
Oslo mayor earns as much as prime minister
After a wage increase, Oslo’s mayor, Marianne Borgen of the Sosialistisk Venstreparti (SV) earns as much as Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Høyre (H). She thinks it is…
Survey: Love of reading on top among Norwegians
Nine out of ten Norwegians read at least one book in the last year – not including textbooks. The survey from Ipsos MMI shows that book reading in Norway thus remains…
Everything you need to know about unions and worker rights in Norway
Unions and worker rights in Norway are consistently pressing issues, from employees striking, to companies refusing workers the right to organize.
More and more Norwegians are getting help from parents to buy a home
Rising house prices and rising interest rates have negatively affected the number of first-time home buyers in Norway, which is at a five-year low.
Government allocates millions for Norwegian school trips that teach students about anti-Se
The money initially intended for educational student school trips to concentration camps and memorial sites abroad can now also be used for trips in Norway.
Disassociates from sexual reorientation
Disassociates from sexual reorientation - Norway Today News Norway Norway Today Ropstad sexual reorientation Mission Church LGBTQ Til Helhet Minister for Children and Family
The Norwegian government wants to ban conversion therapy
A bill to ban conversion therapy will soon be sent for consultation. The proposal is based on a study that was started last year.
Last night, many Norwegians got paid for using electricity
For only the second time in history, electricity prices in Norway were negative on Monday night.
Youth crime in Oslo rises for first time in seven years
After seven years of decline, registered juvenile delinquency, or youth crime, in Oslo increased by more than 20% in 2016,according to Aftenposten newspaper. Petty theft…
Norwegians’ meat consumption has decreased
Norwegians’ meat consumption has dropped by nearly 1 kilogram per person over the past year, according to a report from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy (Nibio). It…
The Tax Administration believes that Norwegians are sitting on billions in unreported cryp
The Tax Administration is now stepping up its efforts against unreported cryptocurrencies. It believes that several hundred thousand Norwegians have not reported cryptocurrency to the authorities.
Major damage after storm in Central Europe
At least five people lost their lives in the storm, which has swept over Central Europe and Denmark this weekend. In addition, the storm has cost a lot of material…
Kabul returns stopped after suspicions of corruption
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Missing woman sought by Interpol
The missing Lørenskog woman, Anne-Elisabeth Hagen (68), is wanted by full name and picture by Interpol. Interpol is assisting Eastern police district with the…
Over 1,400 tips in abduction case
The police still do not want to say what kind of discoveries have been made concerning the supposedly abducted Anne-Elisabeth Hagen. 1,407 tips hav come in. On Thursday,…
Old bomb in Bergen exploded
The Armed Forces have detonated and destroyed the bomb found during excavation work at Skoltegrunnskaien in Bergen. The bomb, which was found on Friday morning, is…
Statistics Norway: Here’s why women earned 87.9% of men’s wages in 2021
Women earned an average of 87.9% of men's wages in 2021. Statistics Norway believes that this can be explained by the fact that there are more men earning top wages than women.
