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Man charged with extortion of prostitutes in Bergen
A 37 year old man, according to police had demanded a monthly sum of 4,000 kroner from prostitutes in Bergen. He threatened to chase them from the town if they did not…
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Hazardous substances found in two out of ten sport and leisure products
22 percent of sports and leisure products tested by the Environment Directorate (Miljødirektoratet) contain illegal or hazardous substances. The directorate believes the…
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Girl cryogenically frozen despite her father’s refusal
A 14-year-old, British girl, who died of cancer, has been cryogenically frozen in hopes of getting new life in about 200 years’ time. The girl’s father opposed her wish,…
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U.N. asks Norway to stop involuntary repatriation of refugees to Somalia
Just a few weeks after the Norwegian authorities stated their intention to turn back refugees to Somalia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has…
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Sentenced interpreters in court
Norwegian courts have no procedures to prevent convicts from interpreting in court. It is very unfortunate, says the interpreter. A man who has been sentenced to prison…
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Poor score for Norwegian GPs in international survey
Norwegian patients have worse experiences with their regular GP than patients for ten other western countries, according to a survey. The foundation “The Commonwealth…
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More Polish emigrated than immigrated
On 1 October, the population reached 5 252 200, growing by 15 300 during the third quarter. The emigration, with 11 200 is still high, and the figure was highest for…
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Norwegian ‘Kraftkar’ is the world’s best cheese
The Norwegian cheese producer, Tingvollost, on Wednesday won a surprise World Championship title for its blue cheese, Kraftkar. The local cheese producer (from…
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NAV comes to your “door”
Hauglie forecasts a more mobile Nav -To make it easier for users of Nav in the future, the organization will to a much greater extent seek them out at home or in the…
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Listhaug exasperated over the Human Ethics Federation
Immigration and Integration Minister Sylvi Listhaug is going on a frontal attack on the Humanist Association (HEF), which she believes is leading a crusade against…
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UDI will give additional support to families who want to leave Norway
Families who’s asylum applications have been refused and have been in Norway for a long time, can now get extra financial support in order to leave the country. The…
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Oslo pays tribute to Leonard Cohen with bell chimes
On Saturday at midday, Cohen fans will take their places outside Oslo City Hall. The world-renowned artist, who died recently, will be hailed with a mini concert from…
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Norway lost its strong position on climate ranking
Norway continues to fall on a ranking of countries’ efforts to combat climate change. Our efforts are now described as “bad”. Over the past few years, Norway has…
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