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Norway announces new measures for people with disabilities in connection with the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a strong impact on people with disabilities.
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Nortura pulls organic meatballs off shelves after discovery of illegal substance
After discovering illegal substances in the spice, Notura is withdrawing the product “organic meatballs” sold at their member store at Rudshøgda on Thursday and Friday.…
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Last week, Norway connected to the EU Digital COVID certificate gateway. Here are the details
On Thursday, June 24, Norway connected to the EU's Digital COVID certificate gateway. Here's what you need to know.
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Everyone over 18 in Oslo will be offered a vaccination appointment within four weeks
Over the next two weeks, 140,000 vaccine doses will be administered in Oslo. By July 19, everyone over the age of 18 will be vaccinated with the first dose, Oslo's…
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The waiting time for health services in Norway is on the way down
The waiting times for health services in Norway are declining and are approaching the pre-pandemic levels, new figures from the Norwegian Directorate of Health show.
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The last members of Norwegian special forces are leaving Afghanistan
On Saturday, the last Norwegian soldiers return home from Afghanistan. With that, the Norwegian contribution is over. Since 2001, 9,200 Norwegians have served in the…
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Oslo police warn party-loving citizens about high fines: “We will tighten enforcement”
The police expect a large number of party-happy Oslo citizens this weekend and warn of high fines. City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) asks people to show…
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Norway registered 141 new corona cases in the last 24 hours
In the last 24 hours, 141 corona infection cases have been registered in Norway. That is 56 fewer than the same day last week.
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Norway changes travel advice for certain areas in Finland
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel that is not strictly necessary to Kainuu and Pirkanmaa in Finland. The areas have been changed from the…
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Highly pathogenic bird flu detected in wild birds in Holmestrand
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in two swans in Holmestrand Municipality.
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Explosion and fire: Returkraft’s waste facility in Kristiansand will probably be closed all summer
Returkraft's waste-processing facility plant at Langemyr, which exploded and started burning on Thursday, will probably have to be closed all summer.
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Update: 1,524,886 Norwegians have received the second dose of the corona vaccine
A total of 2,383,339 people have been vaccinated with the first dose of the corona vaccine in Norway, the National Institute of Public Health's (FHI) statistics show on…
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Tromsø: 20 soldiers in three military camps infected with coronavirus
So far, 20 soldiers at three military camps in Indre Troms have been confirmed as infected in the corona outbreak in Tromsø.
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Shocking incident: Man threatened with gun to the head and robbed in Oslo
One man has been arrested after a man was threatened with a gun to the head and robbed at Ensjø metro station in Oslo on Thursday night.
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Norwegian police: Expect a lot of traffic and queues at the border
The police have increased their staff capacity at Svinesund to handle increased traffic at the border. But travelers into Norway must be prepared to face queues at…
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Norwegian law firm must pay 113 million kroner in compensation for negligent advice in helicopter case
The law firm Kluge has been sentenced to pay NOK 112.9 million in compensation for negligent advice on helicopter agreements in the oil and gas industry.
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Norway’s FHI allows combining Pfizer and Moderna vaccine doses – in some situations
In situations where it is practically difficult to offer both doses of the same vaccine, the National Institute of Public Health (FHI) recommends combining Moderna and…
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Norway announces new delay in vaccination plan – some people may have to wait until September
Some residents in several smaller municipalities in Norway may have to wait until the beginning of September to be offered the first dose of the corona vaccine,…
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Moss: Father in his 40s accused of raping underage daughter for a number of years
A man in his 40s is accused of raping his daughter from 2015 to 2020.