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Joshua French thanks for the support
Joshua French thanks for the support In a post on his mother’s blog, Joshua French thanks those who have supported him over the years he was imprisoned in Congo. – Thank…
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Christmas 2017
Today, December the 24th at 17.00, Christmas will begin in Norway. At Norway Today, we wish all our readers a merry Christmas, and happy and peaceful New Year. Christmas…
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Over 50,000 have been granted residency in Sweden this year
The number of people receiving residence permits in Sweden is still at a very high level, reports SVT Nyheter. The red-green Swedish government sharpened the immigration…
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Queen Sonja visited a nursing home
Queen Sonja visited Hovseterhjemmet in Oslo 2 days before Christmas. She got a chance to meet the residents as they were served freshly baked Christmas bread and…
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Police Security Service (PST) say no sign of increased intelligence
The PST has not noticed any change in intelligence activity in Norway after a Norwegian was accused of espionage in Russia. ‘It is stable, high intelligence activity is…
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Heavy rains have flooded the Bergen region
Heavy rain on Friday night has caused major problems for motorists and homeowners in the Bergen area. The newspaper Bergens Tidende writes about flooded basements and…
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Extreme weather Birk leads to destruction in Western Norway
Extreme weather Birk leads to destruction in Western Norway Extreme weather Birk has led to flooding, floods and landslides several places in Hordaland and Rogaland.…
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Dutchman suspected of nightclub shooting arrested in Norway
A Dutch citizen who, according to a Spanish court, shot and wounded four people in a nightclub in Marbella this autumn has been arrested in Norway. The man is now…
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Scientists believe climate could greatly increase asylum numbers in Europe
Europe could increase numbers of “climate refugees” as global warming contributes to poverty and harsh living conditions elsewhere in the world. In a new report…
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Difficult driving conditions this Christmas weekend
From Thursday through this Christmas weekend, Norway will be affected by a low pressure system. For those traveling over the mountains, it can mean difficult driving…
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The United States wants up to four combat aircraft at Rygge in Østfold
This week it became known that Rygge Airport in Østfold is listed in the U.S. Congress’s 2018 budget to the tune of $10.3 million. The U.S. will spend $90 million on…
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Proposal for dual citizenship is set for a hearing
The government wants to change the laws and open it for dual citizenship and have now sent a proposal for this on consultation for a hearing. One of the reasons why the…
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Norwegian accused of spying gets top Russian defence lawyer
A well-known Russian lawyer with experience of spying cases has become Frode Berg’s defence advocate/lawyer. ‘We have succeeded in obtaining a very strong and well-known…
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The flu outbreak of the year is under way
The year’s influenza outbreak is taking place in five counties. Oslo, Akershus, Telemark, Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane; is on the list for the first time. However, the…