PHOTO: Taliban delegation on its way to Oslo in chartered private plane
Not long ago, the Taliban delegation, which will participate in talks with Western countries in Oslo, departed from Kabul in a private plane sent from…
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More Norwegians have taken the driver license exam during the pandemic
12% more Norwegians took the driver’s license exam in 2021 compared to 2019. The increase is particularly high around the big cities. “As an effect…
Støre’s 100-day plan for the new government: Has the Labor Party delivered on its promises?
The Labor Party gave voters a 40-point plan for its first 100 days in government. As the deadline expired, 7 points were left unrealized. NTB…
Vedum: The decision on the hiring of Norway’s new central bank governor won’t be made this week
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) told the newspaper Dagbladet that he does not want to rush when it comes to appointing a new…
Inspection case against Bergen opened after a malnourished boy was admitted to the hospital
The County Governor of Vestland is opening an inspection case against Bergen Municipality after a boy was admitted to hospital due to malnutrition. The boy’s…
Record number of new cabins sold in Norway last year
After a year of record sales of new cabins, cabin manufacturers expect further growth of sales and new construction in 2022. In 2021, 7,205 new…
Two experienced Norwegian diplomats do not believe Russia will go to war against Ukraine
Two of Norway’s most experienced diplomats, Leidulv Namtvedt and Øyvind Nordsletten, do not think Russia will go to war against Ukraine. “I do not envisage…
Minister Tajik: Serious companies will adapt to stricter rules for the construction industry in Norway
Labor Minister Hadia Tajik (AP) rejected the criticism aimed at the government’s tightening of rules in the construction industry. She says the new rules will…
New daily record: 3,785 corona cases registered in Oslo in the last 24 hours
A total of 3,785 new corona infection cases have been registered in Oslo in the last 24 hours. That is 1,565 more than the same…
New storm expected in Central and Northern Norway on Sunday
Several storms have hit Norway in recent weeks, and a new one is expected on Sunday. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute warns that a full-blown storm…
Increased border control during the corona pandemic created problems for the Norwegian police
The Norwegian Police Directorate has evaluated the police’s handling of the corona pandemic. Among its conclusions, the Police Directorate notes that increased border control came…
New daily infection record in Trondheim: 1,160 corona cases
A record number of new corona cases was registered in Trondheim on Thursday – 1,160 cases. The previous daily infection record was set on Wednesday…
Test capacity in Oslo under pressure: PCR tests to be replaced with rapid tests soon?
The corona test capacity in Oslo is under a lot of pressure, according to Health Councilor Robert Steen (AP). He wants to replace PCR tests…
Norwegian Armed Forces chief Kristoffersen comments on negotiations with the Taliban in Norway
Norway’s Armed Forces chief Eirik Kristoffersen says it is positive that the Armed Forces’ former opponents in the Afghanistan war are now being invited to Norway…
Almost 3,000 more children were born in Norway in 2021 than the year before
Preliminary figures from the National Institute of Public Health (FHI) show that 56,551 children were born in Norway in 2021. That is an increase of…
Progress Party critical of Taliban visit to Norway: “Islamist terrorist organization”
The Progress Party’s (FRP) Christian Tybring-Gjedde accused the government of providing legitimacy to the Taliban by inviting them to negotiations in Norway. In a statement…
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra turns 18 today
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who today turns 18, says she is grateful for the opportunity she has and that she is ready for the role…
The Taliban are coming to Norway to negotiate
The Taliban is sending a delegation to Norway to negotiate with activists and diplomats. This is the first time this has happened since the Taliban…
Norway condemns eviction of Palestinian family in Jerusalem
Norway condemns the eviction of a Palestinian family from their home in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday night. “The eviction of the Salihiya family from…
Sporveien is buying 20 new metro trains for the metro in Oslo
Sporveien is buying 20 new three-car trains for the metro in Oslo. They will be delivered before the Fornebu line opens in 2027. The City…
