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1.6 million maps will prevent environmental damage during NATO exercise
New map data and 1.6 million paper maps will contribute to less damage to the environment and communities during the giant NATO exercise, Trident Juncture. When 40,000…
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Solberg starts a long election campaign with four cities in two days
Leader of the Conservatives and Prime Minister Erna Solberg points out that there is one year left for the municipal elections by visiting Oslo, Tromsø, Trondheim and…
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Refugee women become employed faster in the Nordic countries
Introductory programs help refugee women get faster into jobs in Norway and Sweden than in other European countries a research report shows. The report has been prepared…
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PST: Sandberg’s mobile likely compromised
PST: Sandberg’s mobile phone most likely compromised According to the Police’s Secret Service (PST), it is «likely» that Per Sandberg’s security breach has provided…
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NRK boss: Could not happen in Norway
NRK boss: Could not happen in Norway According to Broadcasting Director Thor Gjermund Eriksen, NRK debate leaders would never distance themselves from a political party…
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New ambassadors from Sri Lanka, Macedonia and Finland
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 6 September 2018. The ambassadors are: Ambassador of the Democratic…
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Imam charged with violence against his family
An imam from a mosque in Drammen has been charged with violence against his wife and their three children. The Imam was arrested last April and charged with familial…
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Spider stopped in military border control
NATO Spider stopped in military border control The Norwegian Armed Forces’ biological border control is activated before the large NATO exercise Trident Juncture. Wasp…
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More rain in the south, danger level orange
More rain in southern Norway, the danger level is upped During twelve hours on Saturday, up to 70 millimetres of rain can fall in Vestfold, Buskerud and Telemark. On…
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Norway is preparing for massive NATO exercise
The German military cargo ship, Ark Germania, arrives in Fredrikstad on Friday with military vehicles and equipment for the NATO Trident Juncture exercise. Defence…
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The Crown Princess represents Norway at Kofi Annan’s funeral
Crown Princess Mette-Marit will represent Norway when UN’s former Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s funeral in Ghana on Thursday, September 13th. Kofi Annan will be laid to…
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Proposal to punish teenagers under the age of 15 with ankel devices
In order to combat gang crime in Oslo, the Correctional Federation proposes that young criminals can be tracked by using electronic devices. If the proposal from the…
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Norwegian charged with killing in Spain
A 36-year-old Norwegian and two Dutchmen have been arrested and charged with a killing committed in the resort of Mijas,Spain two years ago said the Spanish police unit,…
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Towards the weekend meteorologists predict heavy rainfall in eastern Norway
The meteorologists have issued a warning that there may be heavy rainfall in Eastern Norway on Friday and Saturday. Heavy rain rains can lead to local floods, flash…
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The Supreme Court sentences Ubaydullah Hussain to jail for nine years for IS participation
Ubaydullah Hussain is sentenced to nine years in jail by the Supreme Court for participation in the extremist group IS. The penalty is the same as when the court of…
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Gambia withdraws pardon of convicted Norwegian
A Norwegian convicted criminal who has been imprisoned in Gambia for eight years, nevertheless, has not been pardoned after strong protests. The committee, which at the…