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Stavanger lawyer wants a bail alternative in Norway
Attorney Inger Marie Sunde reacted strongly to the widespread use of prison detention in Norway.She thinks other options such as bail must be introduced. “There are…
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Stabbing & Arrest at Oslo Cafe’
Sunday evening, July 1st, a knife attack at an Oslo cafe left a woman facing life-threatening injuries and a man under arrest for the deadly assault. Oslo police…
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New cold record in Antarctica
US scientists have noted a new global cold record in Antarctica, where temperatures were measured at minus 98.6 degrees (C) on the ice. The old record was set in 1983…
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A minority of Norwegians want fewer refugees
A majority of Norwegians believe Norway should receive as many or more refugees as today. At the same time, 34% support asylum centres outside Europe, according to a new…
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Historically low deaths in traffic
During the first six months of this year, 45 people were killed in traffic.That is as low as the corresponding period in 2017, a year of record low road deaths. In…
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Taxi driver bitten by passenger in Sarpsborg
A taxi driver in Sarpsborg triggered Saturday night’s emergency alarm after a passenger bit him. To NTB news, Operations Manager, Ronny Årstein of the Eastern Police…
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The police ask dog owners for more caution
Police in the southeastern police district have asked dog owners to be more cautious after receiving more messages about dogs left behind in hot cars. ‘’It is important…
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Man threatens another with chainsaw in Stavanger
A 23 year old man threatened another man with a chainsaw on Saturday night. The shocked victim came from the incident with cuts. The victim managed to overpower the 23…
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Large increase in number of wolverines
So far this year, 53 wolverine have been registered in Norway. There are 13 more litters than last year. “This means that the wolverine stock this year appears to be…
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Global wine industry takes steps for protection against climate change
The global wine industry has now realised that it must take steps to protect itself from climate change and global warming. From South Africa’s drought-lined vineyards…
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Solberg to meet Macron in Paris
Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Høyre (H) will meet France’s President Emmanuel Macron when she travels to Paris on July the 6th. The Prime Minister will travel to Paris…
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Dog shot after attacking police in Oppland
Two people got biten when a dog attacked in Kvam, Oppland. The dog was shot and killed after attacking the police. According to Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen (GD), the police…
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Danes aimed to import over 100 kilos of cannabis to Norway
Two Danish men were detained in Oslo district court for four weeks for the import of large quantities of cannabis to Norway.It was approximately 100 kilos. The two were…
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Collective ready for action after signing in London
“Cooperation with our closest allies is important,” said Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen, when Norway signed the so-called JEF agreement in London on Thursday.…
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Oslo removes the watering ban
Oslo municipality has removed the watering ban on Thursday on horticulture. However, the municipality is introducing a regulation when watering is allowed. The newly…
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Kripos has uncovered major drugs importer
Kripos has uncovered major cannabis importer in Oslo The Anti Crime Unit of the Norwegian police (Kripos) has made several large seizures of cannabis which they link to…
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Summer weather throughout the country from next week
Finally, the warmth and sun hit northern Norway.The whole country can enjoy over 20 degrees next week. “A high pressure zone is about to establish itself in Northern…