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Women and children are sent back to Turkey and Syria against their will
Women and children who have fled from Turkey and Syria to Norway are being sent back against their will so that they will not become “too Norwegian”,Aftenposten…
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Solberg invited to the G7 summit
As the Norwegian prime minister, Erna Solberg will attend the summit this year under the auspices of the G7 countries in Quebec, Canada, at the end of next week. It was…
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Poll measures Solberg as the country’s best party leader
66% of voters believe Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Høyre (H) does a good job as a party leader, according to a new survey. Jonas Gahr Støre of Arbeiderpartiet (Ap) is…
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Norwegian strawberries are in the shops
The first baskets with Norwegian strawberries are already being sold. From next week on there will be larger quantities of sweet, red, Norwegian berries in the stores.…
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650 of USA’s soldiers could be stationed at Værnes
The Norwegian authorities are now considering whether the US Navy Corps will have to assemble their European exercise activity at Værnes in Trøndelag. “We are happy to…
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Several stores remove disposable barbecues from shelves
Several grocery stores have removed disposable grills from their shelves on request from the Norwegian Fire Protection Association. The background is the danger of…
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Retirees get a break – Closer, more local passport offices
Retirees will receive their pension slips in the mail, if they wish. In addition, the distance for how far away the passport office can be may be changed. It is among…
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Indications of extra mosquitoes this summer
Mosquito experts believe it looks like a very good season for the small, stinging insects. “It can be very heavy in some places this summer.There is a great mix of…
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Fire officers union to halt sales of ‘one-time’ barbecues
Norwegian Fire Protection Association believes extreme drought and a total ban on open flames in many areas should also lead to a break in the sale of disposable…
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Strict conditions for family immigration prevent integration
A strict policy on family immigration is a barrier to good integration. “It helps to inhibit the integration process,” said senior researcher,Helga Eggebø at…
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Oslo and Bergen set heat records
On Wednesday afternoon, both Oslo and Bergen beat their old heat records for the month of May with 31.1 and 31.2 degrees, respectively. It was announced in advance that…
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Three soldiers suffered heat stroke during shooting test in Bergen
Three soldiers overheated while conducting the entrance examination for the special force at Haakonsvern in Bergen on Monday. The incidents occurred during a 5,000-meter…
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Stronger au pair rules on consultation
The Ministry of Justice proposes that host families using au pairs should not be host families again. The proposal issued for consultation is a follow-up to a resolution…
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Oslo and Bergen vie for setting heat records
Bergen and Oslo have had the same heat record in May: 29.8 degrees. Now the meteorologists wonder if the record will be broken Wednesday and which will strike it first.…
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Fuel oil has leaked into in Alnaelva
80,000 litres of fuel oil has leaked into in Alnaelva A total of 80,000 litres of fuel oil has leaked into Alnaelva and further down towards the Oslo Fjord. The Fire…