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‘We are impressed by the courage in Belarus’
‘Impressed by the courage of the people of Belarus, turning out in massive numbers. Norway supports their demands for free and fair elections. Lukashenko needs to enter…
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The government must provide free face masks to people with poor finances
From Monday, the face mask requirements will take effect in Oslo and Indre Østfold. FRP leader Siv Jensen believes the government should give free face masks to people…
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Over 10,000 Coronavirus infections in Norway – 40 new cases in the last 24 hours
At midnight to Monday, 10,005 cases of the Coronavirus infection were registered in Norway, according to preliminary figures from the National Institute of Public Health…
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Long Corona test queues continue in Oslo
In the Municipality of Oslo, people with symptoms of Corona will have to wait up to a week to get tested. -We are working to improve the capacity, says the Health…
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From today, Monday, it is being recommended to use face masks in several places
From Monday morning, it is recommended by the authorities to use face masks on buses and trains in Oslo and in Indre Østfold municipality where it is impossible to keep…
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Bent Høie on house parties: “Don’t do it!”
The Minister of Health, Bent Høie, discourages people from house parties after multiple instances of party noise around the country this weekend. -”Don’t do it! These…
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Abid Raja wants to be the Liberal party’s leader
Abid Raja confirmed on Sunday evening that he will succeed Trine Skei Grande as the Liberal Leader. Thereby having two candidates openly saying they want the position.…
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A man accused of espionage is said to have met Russian agent at a restaurant in Oslo
A man in his 50s has been charged with espionage after several meetings with what PST believes is a Russian intelligence officer. The police security service (PST)…
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Two confirmed with the Coronavirus on Fjordline
Two passengers on the Fjordline ferry between Hirtshals and Langesund have been confirmed infected with the Coronavirus. The passengers were on the ship’s departure from…
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Greece and Austria may become “red”
Greece now has 20.1 and Austria has 20.9 infected per 100,000 people in the last two weeks, reports VG. The two countries can become red. The requirement to remain…
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Corona-related death in Våler municipality
A corona-infected man in his 50s in Våler died on Friday morning in his home, confirms Mayor Reidar Kaabbel. – The man who recently tested positive for COVID-19, died…
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57 new Coronavirus infections in Norway in the last 24 hours
At midnight to Sunday, 9,965 cases of Coronavirus infection were registered in Norway, according to preliminary figures from the National Institute of Public Health.…
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53 to be quarantined after being in “red” Värmland
Swedish Värmland became “red” Friday evening, but several Norwegians still traveled to shop on Saturday morning. A 10-day-quarantine awaits when they get back. -”Between…
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Two men arrested after threats in Oslo – weapons found
Two men in their early 20s were arrested by the police in Oslo on Saturday night due to suspicion of threats with weapons. – “We were first notified of the case at…
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Several groups of up to 200 people can participate back to back at the same event
The government allows several groups of up to 200 people, so-called cohorts, to participate one after the other in the same event. – “These changes make it easier to…
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No plans for free face masks
There has been no plans to hand out free face masks, said the Minister of Health Bent Høie (H) at today’s press conference about the corona situation. -” Norway has good…
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No need to fear Corona infections from food
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority says there is no reason to worry about Corona infections through food, even though the Corona virus was found frozen in chickens in…
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New test record last week
Last week, over 40,000 people were tested for the Corona virus. A new record according to the Minister of Health, Bent Høie (H). -“Last week more than 40,000 people were…
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Nearly 5,000 expelled at the Swedish border in Østfold since March
During the Coronavirus period, close to 5,000 people have been denied entry to Norway at the border crossings at Svinesund, Halden and Aremark. In the five months that…
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Man accused for ordering online abuse of children under the age of three
A man in his 30’s from Gudbrandsdalen is accused of ordering the abuse of young children via the internet. According to the indictment, the online assaults took place…