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Minus 28.8 at Røros – its the coldest this season since 1958
On the lowest-temperature scale at Røros airport Tuesday morning reported minus 28.8 degrees. It hasn’t been this cold there in late March 1958. Then temperature…
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Solberg warns against free havens for corruption
There is enough money in the world to reach the UN’s sustainability goals, states Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The problem is just that so much of the money disappears.…
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Solberg speaks at the anti-corruption forum in Paris
“All forms of corruption must be combated if this world is to reach the UN’s sustainability target,” warns Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H). Solberg is in Paris Tuesday,…
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Russia’s Embassy says Norway’s expulsion of diplomat will have consequences
The Russian Embassy in Oslo warned that Norway’s expulsion of a Russian diplomat ‘’will have consequences.’’ “This kind of hostile action is not a good omen for mutual…
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Norwegian school cancelled Easter event because it was a Christian tradition
For many years it has been a solid tradition that students and staff at Salangen school in Troms perform their Easter Passion in words and music in Salangen church. But…
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Over 100 children identified in the world’s largest abuse forum
Australian police have identified 100 perpetrators, and over 100 children who have been subjected to sexual abuse through the world’s largest child porn abuse forum.…
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The Pope asks young people to speak up
Pope Frans asked the youth to stand up for what they believe in, during his speech at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. “Dear young people, you have a voice. It is up to you…
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Many people use the seat belt on the bus, though many don’t
Many bus passengers use belts after the Norwegian Public Roads Administration started a campaign for their use in busses in 2015. “The trend is positive, and more people…
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The government in Malaysia proposes imprisonment for false news
The Malaysian Government has promoted a new bill to punish those who produce fake news with up to 10 years in prison. The new bill introduced by the Malaysian government…
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800 Exotic Animals Seized
An anonymous tip on Thursday, March 22, led Swedish police to a house in Löberöd, Skåne county in south Sweden, where authorities seized 800 exotic creatures including…
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Spring sun creates unsafe ice conditions during Easter
Several places in the country have good conditions for snow-covered lakes at Easter, but the spring melt can make ice insecure, warned the NVE. In eastern Norway, and…
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Puigdemont arrested by German police
Puigdemont arrested by German police on the Danish border The deposed Catálan regional president, Carles Puigdemont, is apprehrended by German police, according to his…
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Man arrested for live streaming of child abuse
Trønder arrested for live streaming of child abuse A man in his sixties from Trondheim who was detained on Saturday, is accused of live streaming of child abuse…
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Flat Earth scientist injured after rocket launch
Flat Earth scientist injured when home-made rocket crash landed Rocket scientist and Flat Earth believer , “Mad” Mike Hughes, reached an altitude of 570 metres in his…
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Woman won NOK 167 million in Eurojackpot
Norwegian Woman won NOK 167 million in Eurojackpot A woman from Aust-Agder won NOK 167 million in the Eurojackpot lottery on Friday. – “I can not believe it. It feels so…
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Earth Hour: Lights off to mark climate change
Turned off the lights to mark climate change, aka Earth Hour Saturday night, the lights were turned off at the National Opera house in Oslo, as well as in homes and at…
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US ambassador believes Norway will get tariff exemptions
USA’s ambassador to Norway, Kenneth Braithwaite, said he is working to ensure Norway’s exemption from the United States’ new tariffs. Adresseavisen newspaper, who…