Raymond Johansen fears the bus strike will lead to increased infection in Oslo
Governing Mayor of Oslo Raymond Johansen (Arbeiderpartiet) is concerned about increased congestion and infection in the capital during the bus strike. Oslo has been hit…
Articles by Brian Kerr
The government proposes to scrap the “widows’/widowers’ pension”
The current scheme with supplementary pensions for widows and widowers should be removed, the government believes. Women are the losers, according to the Pensioners’ Association…
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess met with the corona-hit oil industry
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have arrived in Stavanger on their journey along the coast. On Thursday, they heard about the experiences with…
The spread of infection remains at a relatively low level
The spread of infection is still at a relatively low level in the general population, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) states in its…
Nearly 4,000 bus drivers could go on strike on Sunday
Bus traffic in Oslo and Viken can stop completely on Sunday, if there is no agreement between the unions and the employers’ organizations.A total of…
The authorities fight back against fake text messages
A total of 37 percent of Norwegians have received text messages from fake senders during the past year, according to a survey from NorSIS. “Too…
Økokrim asks people to stay away from the bitcoin account with 1.7 million kroner
Økokrim issues a warning against withdrawing money from a specific bitcoin account. Økokrim believes that 1.7 million kroner has come from corona fraud. According to…
Only 47% of Norwegians have confidence in the government’s economic corona measures
Half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, only 47% of those surveyed have confidence that the Norwegian government has implemented the necessary financial measures, according…
Norwegian is laying off another 60 employees
The airline Norwegian is laying off another 60 cabin crew in Norway. So far, more than 8,000 have been laid off. “Significantly reduced demand as…
Solberg on fair distribution of corona vaccines: – Formidable challenge
It may prove impossible to find a way to ensure a globally fair distribution of corona vaccines and medicine, says Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Høyre)….
Enough rain for everyone this weekend, but mostly in the west
The whole of Norway is currently characterized to varying degrees by one low pressure system after another blowing in from the west. Vestlandet and Nordland…
Norway is at the “red” corona level
In the last two weeks, Norway has registered over 20 corona infections per 100,000 inhabitants and is thus at a red level, according to NRK….
Corona infection is increasing faster in Norway than in Sweden
For the first time since April, corona infection in Norway is higher than in Sweden if measured per capita. In the last week, Norway has…
Busy weekend in the air for Tom Cruise – folk festival on the ground
Tom Cruise both worked helicopter controls and parachuted from another helicopter during the Mission: Impossible recording in Hellesylt. The Hollywood star arrived at the foot…
Prince Sverre Magnus confirmed in Asker church
With the royal couple and immediate family as guests, Prince Sverre Magnus was confirmed in Asker church on Saturday afternoon. Although the confirmation was marked…
The police believe Hurtigruten is breaking the law by having Filipino crews on board
The police in Møre og Romsdal believe that Hurtigruten is breaking the law by having Filipino crew on board the company’s expedition ship Fridtjof Nansen….
Erna Solberg thanked the children for their efforts
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) could not promise that the coronavirus will soon be gone when she answered questions from children on Thursday. “I want…
The government continues to regulate nightlife
The country’s bars and pubs still have to close at midnight every night, while the government investigates the rules. – Completely incomprehensible, the industry replies….
New corona plan in Oslo – will be able to test 35,000 a week
On Tuesday, the Oslo City Council presented a new contingency plan that describes how the municipality will achieve the goal of being able to test…
One in six will not take the corona vaccine
Many Norwegians are worried about possible side effects of the corona vaccine. One in six says no to taking it. Almost two out of three…