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Hunt intensifying for asylum seekers who have lied
The immigration chief calls for a comprehensive inspection to check whether asylum seekers have cheated their way into Norway. We know that there have been lies with…
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Child Poverty in Norway increases
Over 90,000 children live in families defined as poor. It has doubled since 2000, according to UNICEF Norway. – Continuing on the track as we do today, the number of…
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40 people have died in fires in Norway during 2016
So far in December, seven people have died in fires in Norway. After fire fatalities in Oppland on the second day of Christmas, there have been a total of 40 people who…
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‘Urd’ has reached hurricane strength
The extreme Weather system ‘Urd’ has reached hurricane strength, acording to the meteorological service. Over 10,000 households are without power in several counties.…
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Arson has cost over 100 lives since 1993
Since the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) began keeping statistics 23 years ago, over 100 people have been killed in fires caused…
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Pope Francis says that God is hidden in the shadows at Christmas.
Christmas has been taken hostage by a dazzling materialism, that has overshadowed God, and made people blind to hunger, refugees, and war, said Pope Francis during…
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Extreme Weather heading toward southern Norway
Meteorological Institute reports that on Christmas Day that extreme weather is heading for southern Norway. Østafjells should expect high winds from the west or…
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Changes in Norwegian passports
Next year several changes will be introduced in Norwegian passports audience must relate to. The introduction of the new processing system for passports and national ID…
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9 million for two Christmas ‘Lotto’ winners
Two people received the ultimate Christmas gift on Christmas Eve. They were more than 9 million richer after receiving a straight seven in Lotto. Tonights lucky winners,…
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Wish-list letters flow into Santa Claus’ mailbox in Drøbak
This year, as in previous years, children from around the globe sent letters with their Christmas wishes to Santa’s post office in Drøbak. There sits ‘Santa’s cousin,’…
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Pork ribs still most popular at Christmas
Half of us eat pork ribs for dinner on Christmas Eve, while a third choose pinnekjøtt. The Danish period is part of the explanation for the love of pork in some parts of…
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One in four reads the Christmas story at home at Christmas
The Christmas Story is read in many Norwegian homes at Christmas. Most often it is read on the West Coast and by people over 65 years. More than one out of four answers…
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Brende most popular in government
Foreign Minister Brende (H) is more popular than the boss. 50.5 percent think he is doing a good job, which is the best result in the Council Senate. Conservative leader…
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