8,927 registered Coronavirus cases in Norway – up 6
At midnight, 8,927 cases of Coronavirus infection were registered in Norway, preliminary figures from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health show. This is an increase…
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Seaweed and kelp are struggling along the Skagerrak coast
Due to muddier water and more sludge on the seabed, there has been poor growth conditions for seaweed and kelp along the Skagerrak coast and…
Several elderly people move from villa to apartment
Several seniors are choosing to sell the big house and move into a more manageable apartment, a new report shows. It can reduce care costs,…
Decrease in the number of organ donations
New figures show a decrease in the number of transplants during the Coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, there are record waiting lists for kidney…
Norwegians are throwing an increasing amount of trash
Each Norwegian threw an average of 427 kilos of trash in 2019, six kilos more than the previous year. In total, 3.2 million tons trash…
Many have not returned to daycare after Coronavirus outbreak closures
Nearly 3,000 children have not returned to kindergartens or daycare facilities after they reopened, estimates Private Kindergartens National Association (PBL), which is concerned. “The estimate…
More than 50 people have lost their lives on Norway’s roads so far this year
51 people have lost their lives in Norwegian roads in the first six months of this year. Around every 5 fatal accidents are with motorcycles,…
One can hug their closest family members
The Institute of Public Health still recommends limiting who you hugs and should you, only be the closest family members. “As low as the infection…
Tom Cruise will meet Erna Solberg
Tom Cruise has contacted Prime Minister Erna Solberg about starting the filming of “Mission Impossible 7” in Norway in September. This was stated in a…
Norwegians exempt from quarantine in England
As expected, Norway is on the list of around 60 countries and territories that are exempt from quarantine upon entry into England from 10 July….
Two men were charged and jailed for sexual intercourse with animals
A man from Trøndelag and a man from Haugesund are both charged with violations of the Animal Welfare Act. In regards to having sexual relations…
Norwegians have low confidence that others would follow the infection control rules
Only one in four have the confidence that most people in Norway follow the authorities’ infection control advice and guidelines, a recent study shows. According…
Norway to provide NOK 1.75 billion to Syria and neighbouring countries
‘The war in Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread devastation. The civilian population in Syria and its neighbouring countries is dependent on humanitarian aid….
7,300 households will receive a new postcode on October 1st
7,300 households and 600 companies will receive a new postal address on October 1st. Nine cities and towns will get one or more new zip…
Rules will change for British citizens wishing to move to Norway after 1 January 2021
Transition period draws to a close: British citizens need to apply for residency permits if they wish to come to Norway to live, work or…
Oslo requires radical changes to avoid spread of virus
The City of Oslo fears many passengers and little respect towards the infection preventative measures in the city’s public transportation services in autumn. The Municipality…
Job post (in Norwegian): Frivillige skribenter og oversettere for Norway Today
Norway Today er en uavhengig nettavis, og er med over 1 million årlige lesere den største nettavisen med norske nyheter på engelsk. Vi har ambisjoner…
Municipalities prohibit burial candles with metal covers
A ban on burial candles with metal covers is introduced in some municipalities. The reason is that the lids can end up in arable land…
Four out of ten have rode bicycles while drunk
More than four out of ten have ridden bicycles when they have been intoxicated, and two out of ten didn’t use helmets. It is evident…
Warmest June ever recorded in Eastern and Central Norway
June became the second warmest June ever recorded in Norway. Only in the June of 1953 was it warmer. In Eastern and Western Norway has…