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Sylvi Listhaug, the Minister for Immigration in the Fremskrittsparti (Frp), announced a complete reorganisation of asylum treatment in Norway. The Arbeiderpartiet…
Fresh figures from the Ministry of Justice show that 157 people are waiting to serve time. The number is historically low, according to the Progress Party. “In practice,…
King Harald visited Enebakk and Rælingen communities in Akershus on Tuesday, to the greatest pleasure to the children and older residents. The visit is the first…
The European Parliament believes that the controversial herbicide and pesticide, glyphosate, knowncommercially as ‘Roundup’, must be fully banned within five years.…
Russia has no reason to feel provoked by increased US military training in Norway, said Høyre’s (H) Defence Minister, Frank Bakke-Jensen. He was in Rena camp on Tuesday,…
Around 21 percent of German children have lived in poverty for a period of at least five years, a new study shows. Another 10 percent experience poverty during periods…
Norway’s ambassador to Kenya, together with 19 other Western ambassadors, are giving strong criticism to Kenyan leaders and the political divide they are contributing…
A caretaker in his late 40’s has been sentenced to prison for serious threats to his ex-wife, their children, and their family. Within two days, he called her 300 times.…
The debate about America’s role in Africa is raging over the loss of soldiers in Niger After four US soldiers were killed in Niger, the spotlight on the presence of the…
This year’s television campaign collected 218.5 million for UNICEF’s work to provide education for children affected by war and conflict. – I’m overwhelmed and touched.…
The world has pledged NOK 2.7 billion to the Rohingya refugees A number of countries and organizations have pledged to give NOK 2.7 billion to help the many Rohingya who…
The 113 year old Oslo earthquake damaged buildings and caused panic among people. Could this happen again? On Sunday, October 23, 1904 at 11.27, there was earthquake in…
Positive forest statistics from Brazil – but world rain forests under rising pressure Recent figures from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) indicate…
Male charged for attempting to poison fellow student with anti-freeze A 23-year-old man must appear in court charged with attempting to poison a fellow student at the…
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V. The new ambassadors are: Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic, H.E. Mr…
443 out of 913 asylum children who have been granted temporary residence in Norway have disappeared, according to a new report prepared by NOAS, Redd Barna and…
Fewer Moose in Norwegian woods There are fewer moose than a few years ago and the stock is still depleting. We have a strong desire to change this development, says…
The E18 has reopened after major sections of southern Norway were hit by heavy rains this past weekend. Nevertheless, there are several roads still closed in Aust-Agder.…
Bus driver in Bergen claims to be hit in his face with his key chain The 64-year-old bus driver attacked by an intoxicated man at a bus stop in Bergen is still…