The Prime Minister reacts after a weekend of partying
After a week with a lot of parties and little social distancing, the Prime Minister Erna Solberg stated that it is important that everyone maintains…
Articles by Peter Holmvik
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)…
Multiple suspicious cases of cheating during exams in several universities
Several Norwegian universities have had a rise in the number of cases of possible cheating during examinations this spring, NRK reports. At the University of…
Strong sales increase for sleeping medication in March
The sales of sleeping tablets and sleeping medication grew more than normal in March, the same month Norway went into lockdown. The States Medicines Agency…
This is who Norway will play against at the Uefa Nations League this fall. Tough game program for Haaland
On Friday, Uefa presented the final set up for the National League in football for men. It will be a rather hectic autumn for the…
New Record In Mutual Fund Savings With Women At The Top
Norwegians have been saving in mutual funds more than ever, showing no signs of discouragement despite the Corona crisis. The amount of Norwegians saving in…
Many will become Norwegian citizens after a change in rules
After the opening of dual citizenship in the country after New Year, 26,000 people have applied within a few months. This has increased the queue…
Tropical Nights at six monitoring points in Southern Norway
The temperature remained over 20 degrees at six monitoring points in Vestfold and Rogaland Friday night. The highest temperatur was recorded at Færder lighthouse at…
Norwegian has restored 600 employees who have been temporarily laid-off
Norwegian has recalled 600 temporarily laid off employees after the government, on thursday, was open to travel to Europe from the 15th of July. The…
Cancerous patient receives life threatening injury after malpractice at Haukeland
A man in his 50’s receives life threatening injury due to receiving a dosage ten times higher than recommended during chemotherapy in Haukeland Hospital. –…
Sharp Fall in Amount of Asylum Seekers After Corona Measures Come Into Effect
The number of asylum seekers in Norway drastically fell after the country went into lockdown in March according to UDI. Between April and May less…
Immigrant workers and students are given reduction in entry restrictions
Starting July 1, the government will open the door for immigrants who have been granted their residence permits to work or study, to travel to…
Green Light Given for Holidays in Europe, But Only in Countries With Low Infection Rates
In three weeks, both tourists and Norwegians going out on holiday in Europe will not be placed in quarantine, but only for countries that have…
More Norwegian Youth is Dropping Fruits From Their Menu
More Norwegian Youth is Dropping Fruits From Their Menu. The Norwegian youth are healthier compared to other European youth, but less than half of them…
30 forests under Government Protection
As of today the government has placed 30 forests under protection in 7 counties across the country. A large number of endangered species live in…
The Government Gets Majority to Tighten Norwegian Requirements for New Citizens
With the support of the Labor Party and Center Party, the government has the majority in the parliament to tighten requirements for Norwegian language skills…
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