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Nazi banners hung aloft in Kristiansand
Three people were arrested after they hung up flyers,banners and anti-immigration messages in Kristiansand. The police were told by several witnesses about the incidents…
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Customs officers at Svinesund found over half a ton of drugs hidden in semi-trailer
Over half a ton of drugs were found hidden in a semi-trailer at Svinesund last summer.The Dutch driver was charged with smuggling. Customs officers discovered one of the…
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Cod swallowed cut water bottle
When two fishing buddies were pulling in a mackerel line, a large unruly cod followed in the catch. It turned out to have swallowed a plastic water bottle. It was Tore…
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The world’s richest man visiting Alta
The world’s richest man – Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, was visiting Alta in Finnmark, yesterday. However, the purpose of the visit is not known. The visit was…
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UDI say that refugees vacationing in their home country will generally lose their residence permit
Many people have strong opinions about refugees traveling on holiday to their home country, from which they have applied for protection against. One of those who have…
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Researcher says mussels along coast are gone
Mussels have died or disappeared along the coasts of Norway, France, the Netherlands, and Scotland. Professionals from all over Europe meet annually to discuss unusual…
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Ønskebarn’ happy with egg donations
‘Ønskebarn’, the association for involuntarily childless people, are very pleased with Høyres’ egg donation programme, and expects parliament to say ‘yes’ to a Norwegian…
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Norwegian researchers join the UN climate panel
19 professionals from Norwegian knowledge communities have been elected by the UN Climate Panel (IPCC) to work on the sixth main report, which will be published in 2021…
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Foreigners exposed to domestic violence will be allowed to stay
The government will expand the provision that today gives a stay to a foreigner only if s/he has been subjected to abuse in his/her relationship. The amendment implies…
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Erna Solberg re-elected with standing applause
Erna Solberg was re-elected as party leader with a standing ovation during Høyres (right) country meeting Saturday afternoon. She has held this position since 2004, and…
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Strike to close bus stops in many large cities and towns
The buses in and around Oslo, Drammen, Sandnes, and Stavanger stop running from Sunday if there is a strike. Also, air buses and express lines will be affected.…
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The Fremskrittsparti (Frp) will banish call to prayer from mosques
At the Fremskrittsparti (Progress Party) Conference at the end of April, Buskerud Frp will puts forward a proposal to ban call to prayers in the public space. The…
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The Armed Forces awarded medals to former UN soldiers
Over 2,300 veterans received a medal, on Friday, for their efforts in the Unifil operation in Lebanon between 1978 and 1998. The Armed Forces marked the anniversary in…
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UDI: 50% Seeking Asylum
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has released its first-quarter totals and reports receiving 674 asylum applications; half the total of 2017’s…
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RECORD-BREAKING: Norway’s Packed Prisons
2016 saw the highest prison population ever held under lock & key within Norway, with 2016 also experiencing a reversal of Norway’s prisoner-nationality ratios.…
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Real Estate prices rose by 0.2 percent in March
Due to an early Easter this year, fewer homes were sold in March, but real estate prices in Norway rose by 0.2 percent this month, adjusted for seasonal variations.…
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OECD: Norway must do more to prevent the drop out of youth
Two out of three young people who are neither in a job or at school, do nothing to get out of their situation. OECD believes authorities need to do more to help. If you…