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Everyone over the age of 18 in Bergen has been offered a corona vaccine dose
Bergen Municipality has now offered a dose of corona vaccine to all adults over 18 years. Those who have not registered for the first dose are encouraged to do so.
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Crete is no longer “green” on the EU’s infection map – it could turn “orange” for Norwegians soon
Norwegians who have traveled to Crete on holiday may risk having to be quarantined when they travel home to Norway.
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Why is Bergen leaving the street lights on during the day?
Residents of Bergen are wondering why the city has its street lights on during the day AND the night. Norway Today investigates.
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Two corona patients between the ages of 30 and 40 on respirators at Stavanger University Hospital
Six corona-infected people are admitted to Stavanger University Hospital. Two of them are on respirators. They are between 30 and 40 years old.
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Technical problems paralyze Bybanen in Bergen
Buses have been organized as an alternative after technical problems led to a complete stop of Bybanen traffic in Bergen.
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Stefan Löfven approved by Swedish parliament
As expected, Stefan Löfven received enough votes in the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) on Wednesday to proceed and form a new government - just two weeks after he resigned.
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Norwegian police ask travelers to cross Svinesund border at night to avoid queues
To avoid long queues on the E6 at Svinesund, the Eastern Police District encourages travelers to travel during night and morning hours.
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Norway has paid out compensation to 153 patients infected with corona in nursing homes or hospitals
The Norwegian health and care service has paid a total of NOK 9.9 million to patients who have been infected with coronavirus in nursing homes or hospitals.
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New survey: Seven out of ten people in Oslo want to ban electric scooters on sidewalks
A total of 68% of those surveyed in a new survey want to ban driving electric scooters on the sidewalks in Oslo.
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Moose goes wild in Levanger, smashes window in local Elkjøp store and hits several cars
A moose went wild in the center of Levanger in the morning hours on Wednesday. It hit several cars and a window in a local Elkjøp store.
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Haiti President Jovenel Moïse killed in an attack, according to local media
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been killed in an attack on his home, minister Claude Joseph told local media.
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EU researchers: June of 2021 was the second warmest ever in Europe
In Europe, June this year was the second warmest ever, according to EU researchers.
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Biltema withdraws five-liter water jugs after possible mold discovery
If you have bought a five-liter jug of water from Biltema, there may be mold particles in it. The jugs are being withdrawn from the market.
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Bergen: Two women convicted for party that violated infection control rules
The two women who refused to accept fines after a party in Sandviken in Bergen in November last year received even higher fines in Hordaland District Court.
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Warning: A lot of lightning and thunder expected in Trøndelag and Møre og Romsdal from Wednesday
From Wednesday afternoon, there is a danger of a lot of lightning and thunder in Trøndelag, Romsdal, and Nordmøre.
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Tuesday travel update: Quiet and peaceful at Norwegian airports – traffic jam at the borders
The largest Norwegian airports report usual waiting times and small passenger traffic, while the police report queues at border crossings - but not as long as during the…
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Southwestern Norway: Father sentenced to six years of preventive detention for abusing one-year-old daughter
A man in his 30s has been sentenced to six years of preventive detention after being found guilty of abusing his one-year-old daughter.
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Report: Despite targeted measures, corona infection is still greatest among immigrants in Norway
Infection-reducing measures aimed at immigrants in Norway have probably worked, but the group is still overrepresented in infection statistics, according to a new report…