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Policeman caught for driving at speeds of up to 180 km/h (112 mph)
A policeman from Hedmark drove at up to 180 km/h (112 mph) in an 80km (50mph) zone when a patrol car chased him. The indictment was highlighted from the ‘Norwegian…
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Helleland deleted tweet because of its misinterpretation in Israel
Culture Minister, Linda Hofstad Helleland, denies that she has congratulated a Norwegian clothing designer who will display a ‘Holocaust’ collection in New York.…
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Government proposes new regulations for family immigration
The Norwegian government desired to reject the applications of family immigration to Norway if part of the family is in a country that respects asylum seekers…
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Solberg is approaching Støre in the polls
Erna Solberg is on the heels of Jonas Gahr Støre (Labour) based on Dagbladet’s new Prime Minister poll for January. The Prime Minister poll carried out by Ipsos for…
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Record number of asylum seekers returned to Norway last year
Last year Norway received more than three times as many asylum seekers from the EU than they returned to other EU countries, according to figures from the Immigration…
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PST: Norwegians pressured by Russian intelligence
An increasing number of Norwegians who are traveling report that they are experiencing pressure from Russian intelligence, reports PST. – We are seeing an increase…
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No Airport Express train service from Saturday night to Sunday morning
Planned work on the Airport Express (Flytoget) train tracks means people will have to find other ways to trvel to Gardermoen Airport during the weekend. Bane NOR will be…
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The EU asked Norway to accept more asylum seekers
The Foreign Ministry wrote on Twitter Thursday night that in 2016, European countries wanted to send three times as many asylum seekers to Norway as Norway sent back.…
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50 percent decrease in number of Russian planes flying along the Norwegian coast
In 2016 Norwegian fighters moved out 20 times to identify Russian military aircraft along Norwegian airspace. It is half that of previous years. During the year, we…
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Sick whale had 30 plastic bags in its stomach
Researchers found 30 plastic bags in the stomach of the sick whale that had to be euthanised at Vindenes Sotra, near Bergen on Saturday. The Viltnemnda (Wildlife Board)…
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Refugees in Malta will receive EEA aid from Norway
Norway promises 8 million euros in the EEA funds to Malta. Refugees and migrants are an important target group for initiatives that money should be spend for. The…
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NHC (Helsingforskomiteen): – There are indications that Russia increases pressure on Norway
Evidence indicates that Russia increases pressure on Norway and other European countries to get lifted sanctions, said the NHC. Secretary General Bjørn Engesland says it…
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Major delays on Oslo Metro/Underground/Subway … again
There were delays and cancellations on all subway lines in Oslo on Thursday morning. The problems have not been resolved promptly. This is the third day this week…
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Girl (17) in a coma – man accused of collision in Skien
A man in his 40s has been arrested after a 17-year-old girl was run over and left in Skien last Friday. The girl is in a coma after the collision. – Last night there was…
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Fewer and fewer Norwegians believe in Trump
The percentage of Norwegians who think Donald Trump will not be a good president, has increased to 67.5 percent, according to a new poll The measurement was made by…