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Updated September 28, 2026
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Due to salmon research, Norway is at the top of Europe when it comes to experimenting on a
Extensive research on salmon and other fish puts Norway at the top of Europe when it comes to experimenting on animals.
Voi, Tier, and Bolt win tender to rent e-scooters in Oslo
The three companies Voi, Tier, and Bolt won the tender to rent electric scooters in Oslo. The companies can rent out 2,667 e-scooters each.
Child poverty in Norway has tripled since 2001
Child poverty in Norway has tripled since 2001 Every fifth child, or about 18,500 of the country’s 98,000 children in poor families, lives in Oslo, shows research. The…
New stamps with Vigeland motifs
The two Vigeland sculptures «Sinnataggen» and «Kysset» adorn two new stamps that Posten now publishes to mark Gustav Vigeland’s 150th anniversary. Few Norwegian artists…
The Viking longhouse: More than an archaeological curiosity
Read on for our breakdown of Viking longhouses – the on-land heart of Viking Age existence in the Nordic regions.
Viking family identified using new DNA technology
New DNA technology has made it possible for researchers to prove kinship between two Viking skeletons - one that was found in Denmark and another in England.
Refugees-Oslo has bought homes for over half a billion
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Norwegian government cancels written exams due to corona situation
Written exams and many oral exams in junior high schools and upper secondary schools will be canceled this spring due to the infection situation.
Danish woman sentenced to two years in prison after corona demonstration
A Danish woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for inciting violence during a demonstration in Copenhagen in January.
Arrested Afghans in church asylum at Fitjar
The police arrested Afghan family in church asylum at Fitjar An Afghan family of five, who has been in church asylum at Fitjar in Hordaland, was arrested and picked up…
Policeman shoots colleague in the leg
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Industry giants agree to increase pace of battery production in Norway
Elkem, Hydro, and Altor have announced increased investment in battery production. The investment will initially produce graphite for more than 20,000 electric cars per year.
Too bad that athletes in general are suspected
Too bad that athletes in general are suspected – Its a pity that athletes in general are being suspected. The Norwegian anti-doping profile, Inggard Lereim, sees nothing…
Norway’s Royal Couple meets and greets Medal of Merit recipients
For the first time in two years, the Royal Couple has been able to physically meet and greet recipients of the prestigious
STUDY: Spouse Death Hurts Brain
A new study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reveals that when the elderly suffer the death of a spouse, such a loss seems to lead to a faster…
18-years-old male russ fell from top of bus
18-years-old male russ fell from top of a bus in Lista – seriously injured The 18-years-old male russ was transported to a hospital by air ambulance. Otherwise a…
500 employees loses their job at Statkraft
Statkraft is reducing its workforce by 500-600 people to save costs. Just under 200 must go in Norway. – Approximately 300 are because we are downsizing and selling…
Jahn Teigen has died
Jahn Teigen died at Ystad Hospital in Sweden on Monday night, aged 70, reports Trond Lie to NTB. In recent years, the popular artist has lived a quiet life at…
Norway’s richest - Norway Today
Mohn made the most of last year, while Røkke has the greatest wealth. The tax records show that Trond Mohn made the most profit last year, namely NOK 443 million. Kjell…
TV2 only applicant as commercial public broadcaster
TV2 only applicant as commercial public broadcaster TV 2 has applied to continue as commercial public broadcaster. Application deadline for a agreement with Norway…
Turkish writer, Asli Erdogan, gets the authors’ freedom of speech award
The author, Asli Erdogan, was imprisoned for a long time in Turkey. On Sunday, she was honoured with the Freedom of Speech Award from the Norwegian Writers Association.…
Only 11.6% of Norwegian students taught in Nynorsk
Statistic Norway (Statistik sentralbyrå, SSB) have released figures from a survey that have shown a decline in the use of Nynorsk in schools.
Nakstad: I think the new measures will reduce the pressure on the Norwegian health service
Assistant health director Espen Rostrup Nakstad says that he believes the new corona measures that will be announced on Tuesday will reduce the pressure on the health service.
The court to make its decision in the Monica case
Five years after Monika Sviglinskaja (8) was found dead in Sotra, a decision will finally be made in the case by the court. On Monday the court will return its verdict…
Norway and China signed agreement on import and export of food products
The Minister of Fisheries, Per Sandberg, today had political talks with the Minister of Veterinary issues, Shuping Zhi. The two Ministers also signed an agreement on…
Solberg’s Conservatives in favor of allowing sales of stronger alcohol in Norwegian shops
During the Conservatives' national party conference, it was decided that the party was in favor of allowing the sale of beverages with an alcohol content of up to 8% in grocery stores.
Updated: Kadafi Zaman arrested in Pakistan
Norwegian journalist Kadafi Zaman arrested in Pakistan TV 2 reporter Kadafi Zaman, who is arrested in Pakistan while working for the channel, has been accused of…
Election fraud in Russia
Several notifications of election fraud in Russia The Presidential elections in Russia are marred by reports of large scale election fraud and dirty play. Vladimir Putin…
Norwegians’ trust in the authorities increased significantly during 2020, new survey shows
People's trust in the Norwegian authorities increased markedly in 2020, the year of the coronavirus crisis.
Full-scale Viking ship replica project to start soon in Denmark
Boat builders of the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum will soon start a new experimental archeological project - the construction of a full-scale replica of the Viking ship Skuldelev 5.
Norwegians believe that speed limits in the country are high enough
More than seven out of ten Norwegians believe the speed limits in Norway are correct or should have been lower, shows a new survey from Trygg Trafikk. 64 percent think…
New survey: 1 out of 4 Norwegians wants to ban electric scooters
A total of 26% of people surveyed in a new YouGov survey want a total ban on electric scooters. Furthermore, 65% of respondents want a helmet requirement introduced.
Customs officers have impounded 21 Sex dolls presented as children
NCIS (Kripos) sounds the alarm after Customs in recent months have impounded 21 Sex dolls presented as children. The customs officers have reacted strongly to the sight.…
Norway’s Minister of Justice promises to strengthen the police in the districts
More full-time police officers will be hired to strengthen the emergency preparedness and the local police throughout the country, Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl (SP) said on Thursday.
Pilots and cabin crew won over Norwegian
Asker and Bærum District Court has fully upheld the claim of the pilots and cabin crew that Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is their real employer, says union Parat. Norwegian…
Marking 50 years since Pakistani labour immigrants came to Norway
Norwegian-Pakistanis praised their milieu on Thursday by awarding prizes to gays and pioneering women. ‘’Other immigrant groups have a lot to learn’’ said the…
The government will prioritize refugees who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
Transfer refugees who are lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender persons must, for the first time, be prioritized both as a group and as an individual. –…
1500 laid off due to the offshore strike
About 1500 will be laid off as a result of the offshore strike Negotiation leader for the rig companies, Jakob Korsgaard, fears that the offshore strike will be…
Snus use in Norway increased but more smokers kicked the habit in 2021
Figures released by Statistics Norway for 2021 show that whilst daily snus use increased slightly, the number of people who smoke every day has actually decreased over the past 12 months.
Child Poverty in Norway increases
Over 90,000 children live in families defined as poor. It has doubled since 2000, according to UNICEF Norway. – Continuing on the track as we do today, the number of…
Around 300,000 Swedes have lost their sense of smell after corona infection
Around 300,000 Swedes are estimated to have lost their sense of smell after having COVID-19. Hundreds of patients are queuing for help.
Sick whale had 30 plastic bags in its stomach
Researchers found 30 plastic bags in the stomach of the sick whale that had to be euthanised at Vindenes Sotra, near Bergen on Saturday. The Viltnemnda (Wildlife Board)…
Added pressure on the PM and Sandberg
The pressure increases on the Prime Minister and Sandberg Both the Minister of Fisheries, Per Sandberg (Progress Party) and Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Conservatives)…
Russia critical of Norwegian military exercises
– Provocative fighting under the pretext of a mythical threat from the East, is the description the Russian embassy gives of the military exercise now under way in…
How Norway decides to send emergency aid abroad
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Researchers with resistance to resistant bacterium
Protein that can dismantle the VRE bacterium Researchers at NMBU have found a protein that can dismantle resistant bacteria of the type recently found at Sørlandet…
Norwegians go to chocolate at Easter
Easter eve has no seven kinds of regular desserts, but deep in the Norwegian people’s soul lies the need for chocolate and cocoa. Norwegian consumption of cocoa and…
Highly pathogenic bird flu detected in wild birds in Holmestrand
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in two swans in Holmestrand Municipality.
The oil industry is tightening up on exploration projects, cuts almost a third on the Norw
With low oil prices and declining demand, activity in oil exploration on the Norwegian shelf has fallen by 30%, according to an analysis company.
A 27-year-old in court on charges of sexual cybercrime and sexual crime against 53 girls -
Several men have been convicted of cybercrime in recent months. On Tuesday, the trial begins of a 27-year-old Oslo man accused of assault against 53 girls. Two months…
Norway’s first filling station for liquid biogas has opened
The country’s first filling station for liquid and compressed biogas opened Tuesday at Furuset outside Oslo. The biogases in the Furuset pumps are made from food waste…
Innovation Norway denies tourist problems
Innovation Norway denies tourist capacity problems It looks to become a record summer for the tourism industry, but Norway has more than enough capacity, says Director…
Diesel price of 27 kroner per liter reported in Tromsø – experts expect further price incr
On Wednesday afternoon, diesel prices were above NOK 27 per liter in Tromsø - the highest price ever recorded. Experts expect prices to increase further.
The Directorate of Taxes: No VAT exemption in e-commerce
The tax authorities specify that goods traded in foreign online stores will be subject to VAT from April 1st. However, goods under NOK 350 are not all checked at the…
NAV scandal: Jailed man hopes he will be vindicated
A man from Vestfold tells VG that he hopes he is among those who will be vindicated because of the scandal involving the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration…
Its the end of empty seats for the airlines no face masks required
Transport Minister Knut Arild Hareide (KrF) says that empty midsize seats are ending on Norwegian aircraft. There is no requirement for face masks on domestic travel.…
Jørn Eggum wants to discontinue au-pair scheme
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Is Norway set for a new debate on EU membership?
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Polish Consul asked to leave Norway
A Polish Consul is declared as undesired by Norway A Polish consul has been asked to leave Norway after he has acted incorrectly towards Norwegian public officials. The…
The Nobel Peace Prize will not be awarded in Oslo City Hall this year
The Nobel Peace Prize will not be awarded in Oslo city hall this year.
