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More Norwegians favour the EU and the EEA
More than 60 per cent of Norwegian voters wish to retain EEA membership, while around 30 per cent would say yes to EU membership today. This is according to a poll…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is abstaining from SIAN’s burning of the Koran
The government is abandoning the SIAN organization’s burning of the Koran, writes Secretary of State Jens Frølich Holte (H) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a post…
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The Crown Prince couple hosted delegates from the Red Cross
For the 15th time, the crown prince couple have invited guests for a festive evening at Skaugum in Asker. This year, it was the delegates from the Red Cross who came for…
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Norwegian 18 year old escapes prison sentence after a violent incident on Ios
The police investigation into the incident in which a Norwegian 18 year old attacked another man on Ios in Greece has ended. The young man is not charged with attempted…
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NAF: Back the car into the parking space on Black Friday
The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) urges eager shoppers to back the car into the parking space to prevent collisions on “Bulk Day” Black Friday. “Back in, it…
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The royal couple honored fiery souls with tea at the Castle
King Harald and Queen Sonja invited 64 elders from all over the country for Afternoon Tea at the Palace, Tuesday afternoon. This is the fourth time the royal couple has…
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Over half of the remaining rainforests are destroyed
A recent review by the Rainforest Foundation of remaining rainforest areas shows that more than half of the forests are completely or partially destroyed. Such…
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Norwegian EEA millions for asylum handling in Greece
Norway signed agreements with Greece on Tuesday to allocate 16 million Euros from the EEA funds. The money will be spent on strengthening the country’s asylum and…
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SIAN chairman Arne Tumyr says he will burn the Quran again
SIAN’s front figure Arne Tumyr tells Agderposten that he will burn the Quran again. “This is just the beginning,” Tumyr told the newspaper. On Saturday a week ago, SIAN…
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Several mosques have introduced security measures following the terror attack in Bærum
In several mosques in Norway, guards or volunteer guards are present during Friday prayers. Some have also mounted surveillance cameras after the terror attack in Bærum.…
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Norwegian physiotherapists boycott conference in Dubai
Human rights violations are among the reasons why the Norwegian Physiotherapists’ Association (NFF) has decided to boycott a world conference in Dubai. The congress will…
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Norwegian voters have spoken: Climate is most important
For the first time, climate change is at the top of the list of the most important political issues in Norway. A total of 49 per cent of those surveyed now believe that…
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The United States asks Norway to bring home IS fighters
The United States believes the consequences could be severe if IS fighters get to Norway on their own. Now they are asking the government to bring home the warriors from…
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Norway’s ambassador to Pakistan summoned after the burning of the Quran
Norway’s ambassador was summoned by Pakistan’s foreign ministry following the burning of the Quran by the leader of the Stop Islamisation in Norwat (SIAN) in…
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Lots of drunk people and trouble in several places in the country
The police in the major cities have had a hectic night, with arrests, burglaries and lots of drunk and disorderly people .-“The Christmas party season has probably…
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A truck with a double trailer drove in the wrong direction on the E6 in Hedmark
A lorry was banned from driving on the spot after the Lithuanian driver drove several miles in the wrong direction on the E6 in Hedmark Friday night. Terrified motorists…