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European Commission may cut gap between summer and winter time
The EU Commission proposed removing the annual shift between summer and winter time. Norway is looking into the situation and awaits the EU’s decision. “It should be…
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Americans say farewell to John McCain
Thousands of Americans stood up in line to say goodbye to John McCain who, on Friday, had a parade in the rotunda in Washington’s congress building. McCain’s widow, his…
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Ten charged with drugs crime
A total of ten people are accused of drugs crime as part of the activities of an organised criminal group in the Bergen district. The case has been investigated since…
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Record amount of wildlife killed in traffic
Never before has so many animals been killed by traffic. 10,200 animals including moose, elk and deer, were killed by traffic during the hunting year 2017-2018,…
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Oslo mayor earns as much as prime minister
After a wage increase, Oslo’s mayor, Marianne Borgen of the Sosialistisk Venstreparti (SV) earns as much as Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Høyre (H). She thinks it is…
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Norwegian sports personality sentenced for human trafficking
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to three months in prison in Oslo district court for smuggling three women to Norway under the cover of being au pairs. In court, the man…
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Strong decline in the need to settle refugees
A strong decline in the need to settle refugees in 2018 There is a need to settle 5,350 refugees in Norwegian municipalities in 2018, down from 12,500 last year and…
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Royal couple celebrated golden wedding anniversary with something old and something new
The openness of the royal couple’s love has given courage to many,” said bishop Kari Veiteberg at the celebratory worship service in Oslo’s cathedral on Wednesday. On…
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Many children disappear from elementary schools in Oslo
The education office in Oslo last year was notified of 73 children who were missing from primary schools. Most disappeared without giving notice. Most of the 73 did not…
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Sports profile sentenced for trafficking
Norwegian sports profile sentenced for trafficking A 50-years-old man is in the Oslo District Court sentenced to three months in prison for human trafficking. According…
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Russia is planning the biggest military exercise since the 1980’s
In September, Russia will hold the largest military exercise since the Cold War. Approximately 300,000 soldiers and 1,000 aircraft will participate the Ministry of…
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Steadily more over 50 year olds are contracting chlamydia
More over 50 years of age have been diagnosed with chlamydia. In the past ten years there has been a doubling of the figures show the National Institute of Public…
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The Pope pleads psychiatric help to young gays
The Pope pleads for psychiatric help to young gays Pope Francis believes parents of children who show signs of being gay should consider seeking psychiatric help. On the…
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New emission measurements could lead to lain car prices
A new EU standard for more accurate measurement of cars’ fuel consumption will come into force as of September. The measurement method could lead to a significant…
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Meteorologists report summer temperatures across the country
Meteorologists report summer temperatures throughout the country on Wednesday. For Østafjell and Finnmark, summer weather will also continue on Thursday. “We can expect…