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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are floating cities in our future? Norwegian scientists say yes
During the the 20th century, pop culture was convinced that flying cars would take over the world. How about floating cities?
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Progress Party wants Norway to give Macron full support in the caricature controversy
Progress Party (FRP) leader Siv Jensen wants the Norwegian government to give Macron its unreserved support and condemn Erdogan's behavior in the new caricature…
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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.
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Norwegian parliament tightens infection rules, recommends MPs wear face masks
The Norwegian parliament (Storting) now recommends that representatives use face masks when it is not possible to maintain a distance of one meter.
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Norwegian Foreign Minister: We have been clear in our solidarity with France
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (H) says the government is very concerned about the pressure on freedom of expression.
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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.
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Norway registers increase of negative social control cases
Norway registered an increase in cases of negative social control in the first half of this year.
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Norway is missing more than 20,000 nurses specialized in learning disabilities, report shows
A June report showed that Norway is missing a huge number of specialized health care providers.
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New figures: Number of children charged with offenses in Norway increased by 52% since 2015
Almost 3,000 children under the age of 15 were charged with criminal offenses last year.
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Hardanger: Foster father convicted to four years of prison for sexual abuse of foster son
A man in his 50s has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison in Hardanger District Court for the sexual abuse of his foster son.
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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to visit Norway in November
Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is planning to visit Norway on November 10.
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Recreational fishing in Norway: Nearly half of inspections uncovered illegal fishing practices
According to the Directorate of Fisheries states, nearly half of the controlled gear in recreational fishing this year was illegal.
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Progress Party calls for mandatory coronavirus testing at airports in Norway
The leader of the Progress Party (FRP), Siv Jensen, thinks it is startling that testing for COVID-19 on arrival in Norway is still voluntary.
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Norway prepares for strike in aviation sector
A total of 434 employees could be taken out on strike from Saturday if the mediation between Fellesforbundet and NHO Luftfart does not succeed.
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Many Norwegian COVID-19 patients experience fatigue months after hospitalization
Many COVID-19 patients in Norway are more tired several months after admission.