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Norway received a decision in the UN about plastic waste
On Wednesday, the UN Environment Assembly adopted a global goal to stop the discharge of plastics into the oceans, based on a proposal from Norway. ‘The decision for a…
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Norway must consider recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Knut Arild Hareide said United States President, Donald Trump’s timing is problematic, but party colleague, Hans Fredrik Grøvan, said Norway must reassess the question…
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Deeply concerned over decision on Jerusalem
‘I am deeply concerned that the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital could lead to greater instability in the region and push the parties further away…
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Coop and Unil recall ham and bacon products
Coop and Norgesgruppen has recalled several bacon and ham products from their stores after listeria was detected in production facilities. Coop recalls Coop diced ham…
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Asylum seekers return to Norwegian children’s homes in Kabul
The government has been working to establish a care center for minors of Afghan asylum seekers in Kabul, reported Aftenposten newspaper. While the fate of the so-called…
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Norway’s oldest man has died
Torbjørn Øvrebø from Lom has past away, he was 108 years old. He was Norway’s oldest living man since July last year. The 108 year old died last week and the family…
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NAV leaders risk action for inappropriate searches on staff colleagues
NAV in Aust-Agder has revealed that four current, and former executives, have delved into sensitive personal information about colleagues at the agency. This was…
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NSB: – Space for anyone who wants to go home for Christmas
NSB is preparing for the Christmas rush and everybody wanting to go home for Christmas by scheduling over 26,000 extra seats on the various train lines. “We appreciate…
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The United States wants Stoltenberg for the year ahead
The United States hopes Jens Stoltenberg will be sitting for a fifth year as Secretary General of NATO. Stoltenberg has United States support, confirmed Kai Bailey…
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Søreide attends the Christmas ceremony in London
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (H) received the honor of presenting the Christmas tree that Norway has given as a gift to the British Foreign Ministry on Monday. A…
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PST say no Islamic State fighters have returned to Norway for over a year
So far as the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) knows, no foreign fighters have returned to Norway from Syria for over a year. ‘Those who return after being part…
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Norway and Colombia sign health agreement
Norway has entered into a five-year health agreement with Colombia. Among other things, the countries will cooperate on mental health, and alcohol and drug policies. The…
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Agreement on unregulated fishing in the Arctic Ocean
During the final round of negotiations last week in Washington, D.C., an international agreement was achieved to prevent unregulated fishing in the central Arctic Ocean.…
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Stops search for missing Argentinian submarine crew
Stops the search for missing Argentinian submarine crew The navy stops the search for the 44 people aboard the missing Argentinian submarine in the South Atlantic. The…
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Stavanger had 27 days of rainfall in November
It is five years since Stavanger had as much rainfall in November as it did this year, show statistics. A total of 27 days of rainfall were recorded in the city. 242…
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Holmenkollen in Finnish colours for the 100th anniversary
Holmenkollen will be illuminated in blue and white when Finland celebrates its 100th anniversary this following Wednesday. Throughout the year, the country has been…
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Commuters can enjoy the re-opening of the Nordbytunnel Monday
Commuters in Akershus can drive through the Nordbytunnel on the E18 on Monday morning. This weekend, 100 men have worked in the tunnel and everything has gone according…