From Monday, GPs in Norway will be able to test people and determine who only needs one vaccine dose
From Monday, it is possible to take a test at the GP to determine if you already had coronavirus and thus only need one dose…
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New record: 110,119 people have been granted a study place in Norway
Never before have so many people been granted a study place at Norway’s universities and colleges. This year, 110,119 applicants have been offered a study…
Large weather contrasts: Tropical heat in the south and snow-white peaks in the north of Norway
This weekend there will be great weather contrasts in Norway. While Northern Norway will have to settle for stiff gales in some places, Southern Norway…
Norwegian Volleyball Association supports handball team’s bikini protest. Minister: “Ridiculous!”
On Tuesday, the Norwegian Volleyball Association supported the handball association’s fight for female players to play in optional clothing. It also wants changes in its…
Consumer Council warns Norwegian students against accepting accommodation that they haven’t seen in person
On July 20, the main admission in the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is ready, and many will then start looking for student housing. The…
Study: One in two patients with severe coronavirus develop complications and other health problems
According to a comprehensive British study, as many as one in two patients admitted with the severe COVID-19 disease develop other health problems and complications….
In June, there were 2,984 inmates in Norwegian prisons – 722 were foreign nationals
There were 2,984 inmates in Norwegian prisons at the turn of the month June/July. Out of 2,984, 146 are women, and the rest are men….
Norwegian travelers are still not allowed to enter the United States
Americans can travel to Europe again, but so far, the United States has not reciprocated by opening the border, even though more and more people…
Pleasant weather expected in Østafjells – but it will be colder and grayer elsewhere in the country
A high-pressure system on the way north means that there will be nice summer days ahead for those who live in Østafjells (areas east of…
Corona-critical frogman in the Danish defense forces fired
A corona-skeptical frogman in the Danish defense forces has been fired for trying to assemble a network that was supposed to start a violent revolution…
2021 elections: Norwegians abroad encouraged to vote early due to the corona situation
From July 1, Norwegians abroad are able to vote in parliamentary elections. But fewer postal deliveries could mean that the votes must be sent earlier…
Norway registered significant growth in goods exports in June
Total exports of goods ended at NOK 97.9 billion in June, as much as 70.7% more than in June last year, according to figures from…
PHOTO: Norwegian Trade Minister signs free trade agreement with the United Kingdom
The free trade agreement with the United Kingdom has finally been signed. It enters into force as soon as the British parliament has done its…
New test system in Norwegian schools to be ready in 2026
The new test system for assessing students in schools will be ready one year later than proposed by the Directorate of Education (Udir), according to…
Oslo National Academy of the Arts criticized for significant shortcomings after audit
The Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) has received criticism for the quality of the school after an audit from Nokut. They believe that…
Sweden: Last day for Löfven to secure support for a new government
On Monday, former Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven must announce whether he has managed to secure a base for a new government. Löfven can also…
Save the Children report: Young people in Groruddalen in Oslo feel they have been blamed for spreading corona
A new report based on interviews with youth in Groruddalen shows that many feel they have been singled out as scapegoats for the spread of…
Here’s how Erna Solberg plans to win the election
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) is traveling across Norway as a part of the election campaign for the 2021 parliamentary elections. Solberg and the number…
PHOTO: Karsten Warholm sets new world record: “The biggest thing I have experienced”
Karsten Warholm finished the Bislett Games by setting a world record at 400-meter hurdles with a time of 46.70. The time is eight-hundredths below Kevin…
Policeman shot and killed in Hisingen in Gothenburg
The police in Gothenburg are in mourning after a policeman was shot and killed in the suburb of Biskopsgården on Hisingen on Wednesday night. Videos…
