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Haugesund: A policeman convicted of sexual action is sentence to imprisonment
A policeman in his 40s from the west coast is sentenced in Haugaland District Court to nine months’ imprisonment for having abused his position to obtain sexual…
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More Americans see Russia as a threat
After the presidential election in 2016, more Americans than ever say they fear Russia. One in four said they consider the country to be an immediate danger to the…
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36 arrested as a large drug ring are busted
During the last eighteen months, police in Oslo have broken up a drug ring in eastern Norway. Altogether, 36 people have been arrested, reported VG newspaper. ‘We have…
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Two students in Akershus charged with rape at school
Two students from Akershus on 17 and 19 are charged with the rape of a younger student during school hours. – We can confirm that we are investigating a review about the…
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Turkish servicemen defected to Norway
Several Turkish NATO officers and diplomats have sought political asylum in Norway after the failed coup attempt in their home country last summer. VG writes that the…
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Several police stations stop issuing passports
The police station in the Eastern Police District will no longer be issuing passports. The reason given is that it is no longer considered a secure enough outlet,…
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Norway strengthens cooperation with Israel on research and innovation
‘I am pleased that a joint declaration of intent between Norway and Israel on research and innovation is now in place,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.…
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Mette-Marit shown support on Facebook
On the King’s House Facebook page, there are many who support Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s settlement with the Norwegian press. But many are also puzzled by the Crown…
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Man denied access to the hairdresser in Baerum
A man from the area who was going to the hairdresser to get his son’s hair cut, was refused entry because he is a man. The Discrimination Ombudsman is critical. It was…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit criticizes Norwegian press
Crown Princess Mette-Marit reprimands some of the Norwegian press with regards to her son Marius Borg Høiby on his 20th birthday. On the occasion of her son Marius Borg…
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Over 500 applicants will have a new place as part of quick integration program
541 residents in Norwegian asylum centers have applied for space on the new integration centers. That’s more than triple from December. The new figures are obtained by…
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Russia says they ‘will have to react’ to Norway joining NATO missile shield
Russia announced that the country will be forced to react if Norway chooses to be part of the NATO missile shield. In a statement sent to Klassekampen, the Russian…
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PST: Growth of right-wing extremist in Trøndelag
The right-wing extremist groups in Trøndelag are growing, says PST. In Stjørdal people who work with the refugees say that they have noticed the development. Trøndelag…
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Policeman seriously injured by accidental shot in Sandnes
A policeman in South Western Police District is seriously injured in hospital after being hit by an accidental shot during shooting training at Vatne in Sandnes. The…
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More and more get family reunion
In total, 15,580 people were granted residency in Norway through family reunification last year. That’s 20 percent more than the year before, according to figures from…
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