Prisoner dies in police custody in Kristiansund
A man in his 60s who was in police custody at the Kristiansund Police station died on Tuesday night. The Norwegian Bureau for the Investigation of…
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Solskjær’s son signs contract with Kristiansund
Noah Solskjær (20) has signed a professional contract with the first division (Eliteserien) club Kristiansund (KBK), where he has been an academy player since 2014….
Corona infections almost double in Norway
The number of infections in Norway has almost doubled to 728 last week. The local outbreaks in Bergen, Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg are responsible. 20.6 infected…
Two Norwegian nominations for the Nordic Council’s environmental award
The Norwegian biology professor Dag O. Hessen and the organization Organic Norway will compete with five other nominees to win the Nordic Council’s environmental award….
4,600 fewer unemployed this week
On Tuesday, NAV could register 208,100 unemployed. That is 4,600 fewer than last week. – The positive development continues. More and more people who were…
Bergen increases infection control measure: Prohibits private gatherings of more than ten people
Bergen is increasing measures to reduce corona infection. Private gatherings of more than ten people and public events with more than 50 participants are now…
Many may be immune to Coronavirus
New research suggests that many may have built an immunity to the coronavirus even though they have never been infected. – The simple explanation for…
Deaths from impaired driving halved from 2018 to 2019
In 2019, 110 people lost their lives in traffic. 20 of these were involved in accidents due to intoxication. This is half of the number…
Nearly three weeks since the last corona death
Wednesday this week marks three weeks since the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) last received reports of a new corona death. – The most…
Norway dominates Northern Ireland 5-1, two goals each for Haaland and Sørloth
Goal-machines Erling Braut Haaland and Alexander Sørloth both started the match and scored twice in Nations League game against Norther Ireland. The final score is…
Free beer samples are legal, says The Norwegian Directorate of Health
The Norwegian Directorate of Health has no objections to employees in shops, bars, and nightclubs receiving free beer testers – as long as it is…
Travel advice for Sweden not ambiguous, says Høie
– Shopping trips are often unnecessary trips, says Minister of Health Bent Høie after the police this weekend reported a “very active” cross-boarder Swedish trade….
How Corona has changed our food habits
When Norway first closed, we hoarded sustainable food, started baking, and changed to our eating patterns and shopping habits. Recent figures suggest that not all…
Frp demands cuts to taxes and refugees, Siv Jensen warns
Frp is adamant about demands for cuts in taxes and that the number of quota refugees must be reduced when they meet with the government…
Finger bitten off in Mosque, Woman to face indictment on Tuesday
A 52-year-old woman from Asker is to appear in Oslo District Court, accused of having bitten off the little finger of another woman in a…
Confirmation of Prince Sverre Magnus takes place in Asker Church
With King, Queen and immediate family in attendance, the Christian Confirmation of Prince Sverre Magnus took place in Asker church on Saturday afternoon.With restrictions on…
Alcohol sales skyrocket in Norway
With a near complete stop in cross-border trade, sales of alcohol in Norway have skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year. In the second…
Russian corona vaccine not covered by Norwegian agreement
Minister of Health Bent Høie (H) says that the Russian vaccine, which is said to be showing promising results, is not covered by Norwegian agreements….
Over 1 Million in prize money for Ruud, hunting another 800,000 at the US Open
Casper Ruud (21) has made over 1.4 million NOK in prize money after only two matches in the US Open.Lucrative days for the Norwegian tennis…
Lawsuit against Norway and 32 other countries for lacking climate measures
Six Portuguese activists have brought 33 countries before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to force increased efforts to fight climate change.The activists, who…