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EU: CO2 storage a key project
The EU is denoting CO2 storage in Norway as a key project CO2 storage under the seabed of the Norwegian continental shelf has gained status as a priority project in the…
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Wants a underground tram tunnel in Bergen
Wants a underground tram tunnel through Sandviken in Bergen The location of the city tram line has been the subject of major political debate in Bergen. Now the city…
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One in three men believe that pregnant women can drink a glass of wine
Every third man and every fourth woman agree that “a pregnant woman can drink a glass of wine at a dinner or while entertaining”, according to a new survey. The survey…
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Nursing home residents spend more than 12 hours in bed every day
When researchers measured the activity of nursing home patients, they found that the patients spent more than half of the day in bed. The assessments also showed that…
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The British eat more green vegetables than Norwegians
Many of us have some prejudices regarding notions of the bad British diet. A new survey shows that Britain is the country in Europe that is at the peak of consumption of…
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King Harald hospitalized
King Harald is hospitalized King Harald was admitted to the Rikshospital (University Hospital in Oslo) on Friday due to an infection, according to the Royal House. – His…
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Big drug operation dismantled
Major drug operation dismantled International drug trafficking and money laundering network dismantled In total, 40 suspects were arrested in Spain, Morocco and Germany,…
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Labour is a bankruptcy estate
Labour is a bankruptcy estate The Labour party is no longer the eagle in Norwegian politics, says leader of the Progress Party, Siv Jensen. She thinks the party at the…
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Norwegian-born citizens pay almost twice the tax of immigrants
Figures from Statistics Norway (SSB) show that Ola Nordmann paid NOK 112,800 in tax in 2015. Persons who were not born in Norway, paid only half, NOK 65,200. Tax is, of…
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Nav pays unemployment benefits without checking whether recipients meet the requirements
The Office of the Auditor General has reacted to the NAV offices they have spoken with not checking whether unemployment benefit recipients meet the requirements of a…
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Nav: – Increasing poverty in Norway
From 2011 to 2015, the proportion of poor in Norway increased from 7.7 percent to 9.3 percent of the population, shows a new report from Nav. On Tuesday, Nav presents…
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Most volunteer work is in sports organisations
Nearly half of all parents with school-aged children have carried out unpaid work for a sports team in the last year. The survey on living conditions 2017 maps the…
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Multiple lung cancer patients receive successful curative treatment
The number of lung cancer patients receiving curative treatment has increased from 20 to 37% in ten years. ‘This is a very good result,’ reported the Cancer Registry.…
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Norway spends fourth highest money on health in the OECD, and Finnish women live longest
Norway is fourth highest in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries when comparing health expenditures per capita, according to…
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Many men fall into the temptation to buy sex in the Christmas (Julebord) season
Short skirts, cleavage, and sexy dancing can be a trigger for purchasing sex. This is shown by the experience of a sex purchaser. ‘Reform’, a resource centre for men,…
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Many mothers work full time
The number of mothers who work full time has increased significantly over the past ten years. ‘It’s due to a gender equality policy that works,’ said senior adviser, Ole…
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Climate scientists warns of warmer and wilder weather
We can expect warmer winters, more rain and extreme weather here in the country in the years to come, according to climate researcher at the Meteorological Institute.…
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1 out of 4 have changed travel plans due to ‘terror’
25% of the population have caused terrorism to affect travel volumes in the past year, according to a survey carried out by the National Institute of Consumer Research…