Trial against Krekar in Italy proceeds as planned
It is almost certain that Mullah Krekar is not going to be present during his trial in Italy, according to his Italian lawyer. – the…
Articles by Pieter Wijnen
Now everybody has a Health Core Journal
As of March 1, all inhabitants in Norway access to their own Health Core Journal. In the core journal important information is recorded, particularly important…
Mouse caused flight delay
The flight from London to San Francisco was delayed for four-hour delay when a little stowaway was discovered. – The mouse had no visa, attendants…
Hoping 1,000 signatures and rally can save Wayne’s Coffee
1,500 have also joined a Facebook group to save the café in Stavanger. Devout Wayne’s Coffee customer, Mona Ommer, started the petition on February 24…
Norwegian walk in the park at women’s relay
Norway won the gold medal in the women’s 4 x 5 km event of the cross-country World Championships in devastating style. Leaving the chasing pack…
Two Rumanian men accused of trafficking in Bergen
A man from Rumania is being prosecuted for, and another is suspected of, gross human trafficking involving two girls aged 16 and 17 years old…
Solberg: – We set aside a thousand billion for the transport plan
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Conservatives) says that the government will put NOK 1000 billion into the national transport plan for the twelve years to…
The Østfold Line can get double-decker trains
The railway in Norway are now looking for double-deckers that can be used on the Østfold Line (Østfoldbanen) and thereby increase the capacity by 40…
Shot hole in the back seat with submachine gun
An accidental shot was fired from an MP-5 submachine gun in the yard of the Grønland police station of Oslo on January 16th. The Oslo…
Government considers new memorial at Utøya – neighbours reacts strongly
The neighbours think they are being overrun once again when Minister of the Municipalities, Jan Tore Sanner (Conservatives), considers the proposal for a new memorial…
Stoltenberg – Got NOK 50,000 in funding to replace his oil furnace
Stoltenberg argues against subsidies in climate policy. – Got NOK 50,000 in funding to replace his oil furnace. According to VG the former Prime Minister…
Restraint against psychiatric patients most often used in Stavanger
Restraint in psychiatric care occurs most often at the hospital in Stavanger. Close behind follows the hospitals in Bergen and Oslo, according to an overview…
76,000 weapons astray in Norway
New figures from the police and defence show that 76,000 firearms are not accounted for in Norway. NCIS (Kripos) says that there are now registered…
Niskanen with knockout show against silver winner Sundby
Iivo Niskanen sent Finland to the heavens with a gold medal at the cross-country 15-kilometer World Championships event on Wednesday. Thus Martin Johnsrud Sundby’s championships…
Several shops may be open for mobile payment
A new agreement could make consumers better able to take advantage of mobile payment with Vipps in stores in the time to come. Vipps…
Revenge Porn gave 90 days’ imprisonment
A 28 year old man in Stavanger District Court sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for having posted nude photos of his ex-girlfriend online. The verdict…
Parliament says no to acknowledge a third gender
A parliamentary majority with the Conservatives, the Progressive Party, Christian Democrats and the Centre Party says no to the proposal to studies on third gender….
Pancake frying women occupied British town
Apron-clad women with pans full of pancakes Tuesday raced at top speed through the UK town of Olney. The incident takes place every year on…
Ryanair hopes on cooperation with Norwegian from this summer onwards
This summer, a collaboration between budget airlines Ryanair and Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) on long-haul routes can become a reality, according to Ryanair chief executive…
Superior gold medal for Bjørgen in the 10 km classic cross-country event
Marit Bjørgen crushed the contenders and took the gold medal in the 10 km classic event in front Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla and fellow Norwegian Astrid…