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“Notre Dame” is this year’s most popular Google search term
“Notre Dame”, “Vy” and “What to vote for?” are among this year’s most popular Google searches in Norway, revealed statistics from Google. “The dramatic fire in Notre…
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Norwegian woman released from prison in Japan: “It has been very tough”
Ingrid Martinussen, 32, was released from prison in Japan on Tuesday after spending 21 days in custody, in an isolation cell. “I was constantly trying to think…
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Large ships may be banned in the protected areas of Svalbard
In order to preserve the natural wilderness of Svalbard, the government will regulate traffic, and is now considering several measures such as size restrictions on…
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King Harald present during the Guard’s Church Parade
Both King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon were present at the Guard’s Church Parade in a crowded Oslo cathedral on Monday. The parade is an annual pre-Christmas…
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Cabin owners in the Oslo area drove to the cabin almost one million times last year
After much talk about “flying shame”, their eyes now turn to the emissions Norwegians account for by the fact that nine out of ten choose the car when they go to the…
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Abiy: War is hell on earth
“It is a game of destiny that I stand here and talk about peace,” said Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. – I accept this award on behalf of the people of both…
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UNE requires that a twelve year old have income to keep his mother in the country
The Immigration Board will not allow a woman to receive family reunification with her son because the 12 year old has no income, TV 2 reports. Two Greek nationals aged…
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The Peace Prize winner makes his Norwegian visit as short as possible
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has had one and a half hectic days in store when he arrives in Oslo on Monday to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. During his short…
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The father is grateful for all the care after the drowning in Tromsø
The man who lost his wife and two children after four people were found lifeless in the sea in Tromsø on Monday, is grateful for the care he has received. This is what…
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The climate warming in Svalbard is six times greater than it is globally
Recent climate figures show that temperatures in Svalbard have been higher than average over the past nine years. Since 1961 the temperature has increased by 5.6…
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ESA believes that Norway must strengthen the surveillance of swine fever
The EEA monitoring body ESA has inspected Norwegian pig farms. They believe that Norway must strengthen the surveillance of Norwegian domestic pigs and wild boars due to…
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The Queen to visit Bredtveit prison
Queen Sonja to visit Bredtveit Women’s Prison on December 12th. “We are happy and proud that the Queen will be visiting here in a busy pre-Christmas time,” says prison…
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The Environment Agency proposes a rescue plan for the Oslo Fjord
The Environment Directorate’s action plan to save the Oslo Fjord is ready. Among the proposed measures is the reduction of discharges from municipal drains and waste…
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Half of the police officers have received threats during off-duty hours
One in two police officers experience threats to himself or his family after working hours, a study shows. One-third of them have experienced unpleasant events. The…
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This year’s Peace Prize winner will not meet the press in Oslo
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will not be interviewed when he comes to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize next week. “The traditional press conference with…
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The EU and Norway are missing environmental targets
Europe will achieve only a small proportion of its environmental targets for 2020, the EU’s European Environment Agency (EEA) states. In a new report, the EEA reviews…
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The British are dissatisfied with the Norwegian Christmas tree
The British are dissatisfied with the Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, calling it “sparse” and “anemic.” Every year since 1947, Norway has given a Christmas…
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Cold on the way after the rain
After some mild weather this week, the temperature after a little rain will drop through the weekend and into next week. Already on Wednesday it rained heavily in…