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Several municipalities around Oslo to introduce mandatory face mask use
Several neighboring municipalities are following in Oslo's footsteps and will introduce mandatory use of face maks in public transport.
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Oslo registers new coronavirus spike with 44 new cases in last 24 hours
A total of 44 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Oslo.
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Oslo police will not use resources to enforce mandatory face mask use
For the time being, the Oslo police will not use resources to enforce the mandatory use of face masks in Oslo's public transport.
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Norway’s state conciliator invites parties in bus strike conflict to meet on Wednesday
The State Conciliator of Norway (Riksmekleren) has asked the parties in the bus conflict to a meeting on Wednesday at noon.
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Norway’s ambassador joins tens of others in signing letter supporting LGBT rights in Poland
A total of 50 ambassadors from around the world, including Norway and representatives of international organizations, have expressed support for LGBT rights in Poland.
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Equinor makes new oil and gas discovery close to North Sea Fram field
Norway's state oil giant Equinor and its license partners Petoro AS and Wellesley Petroleum AS have found oil and gas in the Swisher prospect.
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Bergen to ease local corona measures at midnight
Bergen will remove its local anti-coronavirus measures that have been in force since September 8 at midnight.
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Three new F-35 fighter jets arrive in Norway
On Sunday evening, three new F-35 aircraft landed at Ørland Airport.
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PHOTO King Harald leaves hospital
King Harald was sitting in the back seat when a black car drove out of Rikshospitalet on Monday.
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Oslo orders citizens to use face masks during congestion on public transport
Oslo City Council leader Raymond Johansen announced a decree on the use of face masks, making them obligatory on public transport in Oslo in times of congestion.
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Number of new corona cases in Oslo continues to fall
A total of 33 new coronavirus cases have been registered in the last 24 hours in Oslo.
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Norwegian man charged with murder in the UK arrested in Oslo
A Norwegian in his 20s, charged with murder and wanted in the UK, was arrested in Oslo on Saturday.
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Health Minister calls out capital over corona outbreak: “Oslo must take on responsibility”
Minister of Health Bent Høie said he was very worried about the infection situation in the capital.
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Norwegian government to discontinue infection control app and try new solution
The Norwegian government is discontinuing the project of its Smittestopp coronavirus infection control application.
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Norway’s Liberal Party says “no” to assisted suicide
The Liberal Party will not support assisted suicide in Norway.
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Norway’s Christian Democrats want to give 16-year-olds the right to vote in local elections
The KrF's committee wants to give 16-year-olds in Norway the right to vote in local elections.
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No exceptions: Norwegian Prime Minister refuses to open border to Sweden
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) had to disappoint her Swedish counterpart Stefan Löfven when she spoke to him on Monday.
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New survey: 39% of Norwegians would not take coronavirus vaccine
A total of 39% of Norwegians surveyed in a new survey say they would not be willing to take a vaccine against COVID-19 if it became available next week.
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More than 8,000 Norwegian bus drivers on strike, no talks underway
More than 8,000 bus drivers have gone on strike around the country.