More rain measured in Oslo than in Bergen for the first time since 1993
For the first time since 1993, more rain has been registered in Oslo than in Bergen in October. “It has been very wet in Eastern…
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Norway tightens anti-corona rules for close contacts
Since much of the infection occurs in private homes, the rules for close contacts are being tightened. The Norwegian government is now asking quarantined adults…
Agreement reached in aviation industry talks, strike averted
The union Fellesforbundet and NHO Luftfart came to an agreement in the mediation talks for the aviation industry. Thus, there will be no strike. The…
Children defend Norwegian billionaire accused of murder: “They know he is innocent”
The children of Norwegian billionaire Tom Hagen, who is charged with the murder of his wife Anne-Elisabeth, believe that their father is innocent, lawyer Ståle…
Norway to give 530 million kroner to fight deforestation in Indonesia
After 10 years of hard work, deforestation in Indonesia is going down, the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment stated in a July press release….
Norwegian Environment Agency: Some disinfectants have no documented effect against coronavirus
Several disinfectants sold during the coronavirus crisis do not have documented protective effects against the virus, the Norwegian Environment Agency’s summer controls showed. Several of…
Norway is extending its cash support scheme for the catering and tourism industry
The cash support scheme for companies in tourism and catering will be extended until February next year. In addition, the threshold for support is being…
New rules for winter tires for heavy vehicles in Norway come into force this Sunday. Here’s the update
On Sunday, new rules for winter tires for heavy vehicles come into force. The Norwegian Truck Owners’ Association (NLF) believes the rules are an important…
WWF criticizes Norway for decision to kill almost two thirds of all wolves in the country
WWF reacted to a recent decision by the Predatory Game Committees to kill almost two thirds of all wolves in Norway. The Predatory Game Committees…
New corona measures: Communion in Oslo and Bergen churches banned
In the next few weeks, communion will not be held in the Church of Norway’s Christian worship in Bergen, Oslo, Asker, and Bærum. The ban…
Corona pandemic decimates Norway’s oil income, revenues fall by 42%
The Norwegian state’s direct revenues from the oil business have fallen by 42% so far this year. However, revenues increased by NOK 5 billion from…
Oslo mosque takes on extra guards during Friday prayer
The Islamic Association is taking on extra guards during the Friday prayer at the Rabita mosque on Calmeyers gate in Oslo. The decision comes as…
Number of job seekers in Norway more than halved since April
At the end of October, 187,000 fully unemployed, partially unemployed, and jobseekers were registered for the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). That is 10,900…
Integration directorate asks Norwegian municipalities to take in 5,025 refugees in 2021
The Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi) asked Norwegian municipalities to receive 5,025 refugees in 2021. This year, the need for housing has been significantly…
Norwegian security service: The threat of Islamist terrorism has intensified
The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) believes that the threat of terrorism from extreme Islamists in Norway has intensified since its last assessment. The threat…
Kautokeino: Priest sanctioned after thunderous speech against homosexuality and abortion
The parish priest in Kautokeino, who warned against homosexuality, abortion, and divorce in his confirmation speech, is no longer allowed to give lectures to confirmands….
Muhammad caricatures hung on window of mosque in Bergen
On Friday night, two caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad were hung on windows of the Bergen mosque. The drawings were discovered just before 6 o’clock…
Report: Every fifth LGBT employee in the Church of Norway has experienced discrimination
Only half of the employees of the Church of Norway with LGBT identity spoke out about it, a recent report shows. The report, which has…
Norway’s Progress Party asks government to reconsider introducing new measures in entire country
Progress Party (FRP) leader Siv Jensen fears the new corona measures could affect jobs in Norway. She is asking the government to ease the measures…
Norwegian PM asks Muslim political and religious leaders to distance themselves from extremism
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) urged political leaders in Muslim countries to distance themselves from extremism and protect freedom of expression after the Nice attack….
