Norway increases its development aid budget by 2.5 billion kroner
The Norwegian government and Socialist Left Party (SV) have agreed to increase the development aid budget by NOK 2.5 billion, with priority given to UN…
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Norway’s FHI: Cardiovascular disease and cancer will be the most common causes of death in 2050
In the years to come, a larger proportion of Norwegians will be over 75, and there will be more people over 90. This will lead…
Rail strike all over Eastern Norway scheduled for Tuesday
Railway employees are angry at the government, which is accused of pursuing right-wing policies. Therefore, all train services in Eastern Norway will stop between 11…
SSB: Colder weather and economic growth in Norway contributed to increased energy consumption last year
Energy consumption rose by almost 4% last year despite record-high energy prices. Colder weather and economic growth after the reopening of society contributed to the…
Brave whistleblowers uncover disturbing culture in Norway’s Armed Forces
Media reports have recently emerged of the mishandling of several whistleblower cases in the Norwegian Armed Forces. From sexual assault to drunken disorderliness, an opaque…
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration tightens visa rules for Russians
Norwegian authorities are tightening visa rules for Russians after an increase in the number of asylum applications from Russian citizens. As a general rule, friends…
There were 371 alcohol-induced deaths in Norway last year
The pandemic led to an increase in the number of alcohol-induced deaths in Norway. In 2020 and 2021, a total of 758 alcohol-induced deaths were…
Malala Yousafzai to visit Oslo and meet several politicians
Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will come to Norway on Monday to have several political meetings, including with State Secretary Henrik Thune at the Ministry…
Environmental activists block traffic in Trondheim
Activists from the group “Stop oil exploration” were removed by the police on Monday morning after they stopped traffic in Trondheim city center. At 7:45…
Good news: There are now ten white-tailed eagles in the Oslofjord area
Not since the 1880s have there been more white-tailed eagles in the Oslo Fjord area. Researchers have registered four young and six adult white-tailed eagles…
Child ends up in Glomma river, gets rescued by passer-by
A child ended up in the Glomma river in Elverum on Sunday morning and was rescued by a random passer-by who jumped into the water….
Woman in Trondheim charged with attempted murder
A woman in her 30s has been charged with attempted murder after attacking a woman of the same age with a knife in Trondheim on…
Many Norwegians are frustrated with increased expenses, and the Police Security Service is concerned
Many Norwegians feel frustrated due to things getting more expensive. Incitement to violence is spreading online, making the Police Security Service (PST) a little extra…
Norwegian parliament to approve Swedish and Finnish NATO applications next week
On Thursday, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) will approve Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO applications. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) will be present in the Storting…
Woman in her 30s arrested after violent incident in Oslo
The police arrested a woman after an incident of violence on Grünerløkka in Oslo on Saturday. A man received medical treatment due to cuts. The…
Norway’s largest private property is up for sale
The largest private property in Norway is up for sale. The sale of Meraker Brug in Trøndelag will secure works of art and ensure the…
Norwegian parliament to hoist rainbow flag
In connection with this year’s Pride celebration, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) will hoist the rainbow flag. The Storting’s administration confirmed the information, according to Norwegian…
Helicopter supplier NHIndustries believes Norway cannot terminate contract: “Extremely disappointed”
NHIndustries, the producer of the NH90 helicopters, believes Norway’s termination of the helicopter contract is “legally unfounded.” “NHIndustries is extremely disappointed with the decision from…
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary opens “green” seminar in Oslo
On Friday, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark opened a seminar on the green cities of the future at Oslo City Hall. The Norwegian Crown Prince…
Norway terminates contract with supplier of helicopters, demands 5 billion kroner to be paid back
The contract with the supplier of the Armed Forces’ maritime NH90 helicopters is to be terminated, and the Norwegian government is demanding NOK 5 billion…