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Updated September 28, 2026

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190,000 poultry slaughtered after virus outbreak in the Netherlands

Dutch authorities have killed about 190,000 chickens after a highly contagious bird flu virus was discovered on at least two farms.

Norway's property king turns a fortune into a foundation

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How to Extend the Lifespan of Your CCTV Equipment

CCTV systems are an essential part of modern security infrastructure, protecting homes, businesses, and public spaces by monitoring and recording activities.

Convicted 19 year old Russian bomb maker sent out of Norway

The 19 year old Russian who was convicted of having a homemade bomb with intention to detonate in Greenland in 2017, was sent out of Norway on Saturday, according to TV…

Frode Berg is back in Norway

Frode Berg landed at Gardermoen on Saturday night after being flown from Lithuania on a private plane. – “He is a bit dazed and tired,” says his lawyer to NTB. Attorney…

Norway’s FHI: Those infected with omicron have a 69% lower risk of hospitalization

Preliminary analyses from Norway indicate that there is a 69% lower risk of being admitted to the hospital with the omicron variant of the coronavirus than with the delta variant.

Son dies after circumcision parents get compensation

Four years after a boy died following a ritual circumcision at a doctor’s office in Oslo, the parents have been awarded compensation by The Norwegian System of Patient…

Norway to Host 700 American Soldiers

The Norwegian Defense Ministry Wednesday, Aug. 15 released a press statement stating that the United States will implement plans to more than double its military…

NRK: Erna Solberg broke corona rules during winter holidays

Prime Minister Erna Solberg and her family broke coronavirus rules while on winter vacation in Geilo, Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) reports.

Ari Behn is remembered as a generous person

Ari Behn is remembered as someone who always saw the people around him, was generous and a breath of fresh air. The royal family and his many famous friends express…

Norway removes entry quarantine requirement

The Norwegian government is removing the requirement for entry quarantine for persons without a valid corona certificate. They believe the requirement is no longer professionally necessary for infection control.

Extinction Rebellion is planning major protests in Oslo ahead of the election

Extinction Rebellion is mobilizing its supporters across the Nordic region for a major wave of demonstrations in Oslo before the election.

Why pumpkins are the symbol of Halloween

The pumpkin is the hallmark of Halloween, and on ‘all hallow’s eve’, pumpkins will light up the streets all over the country. They may be a little scary, but they are…

A new era starts for homeopathic medicines in Norway

The new ease of the sale of some 450 homeopathic remedies presents a new era for Norwegian healthcare consumers but not everyone is happy.

Norway’s population aging rapidly

Norway’s population is ageing rapidly and in just ten years, there will be more elderly people than children and young people. This is according to Statistics Norway’s…

The reliable Hygen Hound: Norway’s hare hunting hound

The Hygen Hound or ‘Hygenhund’ is an excellent scenthound, known for their dignified and of equable temperament. They are hare hunting hounds, experts in trekking and retrieving. They are little known outside of…

Up to 95% of Norwegian aid to the disabled in Malawi has been misused, investigation shows

According to an investigation, a total of 95% of Norwegian aid to a project that would improve the situation of the disabled in Malawi has allegedly been misused.

Trolltunga is officially approved as a National Tourist Route in Norway

Trolltunga is one of just four to be granted the prestigious designation so far!

Canceled exams raise concerns about gaps in education in Norway

After Minister of Education Guri Melby (V) canceled written exams in junior high schools and upper secondary schools on Monday, several people expressed worries about the effects.

Identity of man charged with the Kongsberg attack revealed: 37-year-old Espen Andersen Brå

The identity of the man charged with the Kongsberg attack has been revealed - it's 37-year-old Espen Andersen Bråthen. He is a Danish citizen.

12,000 Norwegians in Spain risk quarantine

At least 12,000 Norwegians are in Spain. The Norwegian Health Directorate has warned they most likely will have to go into quarantine upon arrival back home. -” We are…

Norway the world’s best country to live in

The UN has once again voted Norway as the world’s best country to live in. At the same time, new types of inequalities in societies around the world are developing,…

New book claims police believe Norwegian billionaire Tom Hagen ordered the murder of his w

The police believe that helpers carried out the murder of Anne-Elisabeth Hagen on behalf of her husband Tom Hagen, two journalists write in a new book.

Two out of three Norwegians want Ida Wolden Bache as the new central bank governor, survey

Two out of three Norwegians want Ida Wolden Bache as the new governor instead of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

Norwegians spent 33.6 billion kroner on buying cabins in 2020

The corona pandemic has helped cottage sales in Norway reach new records. Record sales have been registered, and prices have never been higher.

The number of electric scooters in Oslo is expected to increase this summer. Will chaos en

Electric scooter operator Bolt expects another year of growing numbers of electric scooters in Oslo, newspaper E24 reports. Bolt also fears that there will be scooter-related chaos in the city.

Your guide to juleøl, Norwegian Christmas beer

All about Juleøl, Norwegian Christmas beer: Juleøl is more than a beer. It's an institution. Here's the scoop on Norway's beloved Christmas ale.

The excavation of the Gjellestad Ship in underway

For the first time in over a 100 years, a viking ship will be excavated in Norway. The Minister of Climate and Environment, Sveinung Rotevatn(V) has received the honor…

April is the worst month for avalanche deaths

So far this winter, eleven people have lost their lives in avalanches. Over half of April still remains,which in recent years has been the month with the most lethal…

17 fun facts about the 17th of May

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More positive toward NATO practicing in Norway

Norwegians become more positive toward NATO countries practising in Norway Most people have become more positive to allied exercises in Norway during the two-week NATO…

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to visit Norway in November

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is planning to visit Norway on November 10.

A pure witch hunt says Letnes

A pure witch hunt says Letnes Per Sandberg and his Norwegian-Iranian girlfriend, Bahareh Letnes will meet the press together on Tuesday afternoon. Letnes says she has…

Strike may paralyze air traffic from February 5th

Parts of air travel can be affected by a strike from next Sunday if the ground crews at Widerøe, SAS and Norwegian don’t agree on a new collective agreement. It is the…

KNM «Helge Ingstad» will not be repaired

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Prison strike – inmates locked in - Norway Today

Ready for Prison strike – inmates locked in their cells Prisoners are locked in or have to take care of themselves when 4,400 prison workers go to political strike.…

The danger of data attacks increases in 2018

The danger of data attacks increases in 2018 The danger that criminals take over your PC and use it to mine for Bitcoins and other crypto valutas without your knowledge,…

“Hyperresistant” bacteria discovered in Antarctica

Researchers have discovered bacteria in Antarctica that are resistant to both antibiotics and disinfectants, SVT writes.

Equinor reports new oil discoveries in the Troll and Fram area

Equinor has, together with its partner Wellesley, discovered oil in the Troll and Fram area in exploration wells 35/10-7 S and 35/10-7 A in the Toppand prospect.

Kiwi attack could be first stabbing carried out by Islamist extremist in Norway

The Russian who was arrested for a stabbing in a Kiwi store in Oslo, said that he would kill as many as possible. His defence team said the man is sick. The man 20 year…

Crown Prince ready for a night with the troops at Trident Juncture

The two generals, Crown Prince Haakon and King Harald were on Tuesday attending the military exercise Trident Juncture. The Crown Prince will sleep in a tent with the…

Freedom Holding Corp: Financial Solutions for the New Generation

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is an international company providing services in financial consulting, brokerage operations, and investment banking.

How a diplomatic freeze with a great power is thawed

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Oslo’s Mayor Marianne Borgen wants to cut her own wage: “My salary is too high”

Oslo's mayor Marianne Borgen (SV) believes that top politicians are paid too much, including herself. Now she wants the wage level to go down.

End of the Solberg era: Erna and government officially ask King Harald to approve resignat

Erna Solberg (H) and her government have formally asked King Harald to approve the government's resignation.

How Norway marks the 22 July attacks each year

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The total costs related to Norway’s new fighter jets estimated at 324 billion kroner

The new fighter jets have a purchase price of NOK 90.2 billion and will cost NOK 225.8 billion to operate over their lifetime. Furthermore, their bases must be upgraded for NOK 8.3 billion.

Lysbakken: There is no majority in the parliament without the Socialist Left Party

There are many indications that the Socialist Left Party (SV) has reached the goal of contributing to a new government, says party leader Audun Lysbakken.

PHOTO: Oslo Opera to get its own sand beach

On Monday, work began on putting the finishing touches on the sand beach next to the Opera in Oslo.

The history of skiing in Norway

If you've heard the saying that Norwegians were born with skis on their feet, it may not come as a surprise that the country is a nation of skiers.

Norway is giving 200 million kroner to Ukrainian teachers and government employees

Ukraine will receive NOK 200 million from Norway for salaries for health personnel, teachers, and government employees, as well as payments of pensions and social assistance.

A record number of luxury homes has been sold in Norway this year

A record number of expensive homes have been sold in Norway in the last year. A total of 90 homes have been sold at a price of NOK 30 million or more.

Norwegian municipalities with low infection rates divided over new infection control measu

Norwegian municipalities with little infection are divided when it comes to the issue of who should decide on the level of measures - after the government presents its new national measures for next week.

Number of Muslims and Hindus in Norway increased by 23% and 36.8%, respectively, from 2016

From 2016 to 2020, the number of Muslims and Hindus in Norway grew by 23.4% and 36.8%, respectively.

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority is wary of Facebook at Work

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority is concerned about how personal information is handled in Facebook at Work and is currently investigating whether Norwegian…

Russia confirms radioactivity near Norway

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Norway’s security agency warns about Russian spaying in oil sector, Moscow responds: “Prim

In a new report, PST states that Russia and China are spying on the Norwegian oil sector

The NAV scandal: The largest social security scandal in modern Norwegian history

For many Norwegians this year, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) has been a vital economic and financial savior. With much of the country receiving,…

Twelve companies granted permission to rent electric scooters in Oslo

A total of twelve different electric scooter companies have been granted permission to rent out 667 electric scooters each on public land in Oslo Municipality.

Cheaper wine and beer: A number of tax changes are coming to Norway in 2021, here’s an ove

It will be cheaper to buy cross-border goods such as snus, wine, beer, and sweets from the New Year.

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