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Ten people drowned in September
Ten people died as a result of drowning in September, according to figures from the Norwegian People’s Aid. All ten were adult males. So far this year 74 people drowned…
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PST to get budget increase to deal with digital espionage
The government has allocated 7 million for the local security services to strengthen the fight against digital espionage, according to P4. According to the radio…
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Police searching for two men after abduction in Oslo
Oslo police go out with pictures of two men suspected of having been involved in an abduction on Ljan south of Oslo on Thursday. The two men were photographed in…
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Norway must allow more refugees
Eight Norwegian organizations are asking the government to receive more refugees in Norway. In a joint letter to Prime Minister Erna Solberg organizations NOAS,…
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King’s speech: Private enterprises must create greater value
To safeguard the Norwegian welfare state private enterprises must create greater value, and the public sector must be reformed, said King Harald in the King’s speech at…
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The king stumbles in Parliament
It almost went wrong when King Harald was to step down from the podium after the opening of Parliament on Monday. After the solemn ceremonial King’s speech was over,…
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The government will give more mental health assistance to the municipalities
The Government proposes to provide more money for psychologists in municipalities. A further 20 million kroner is set aside in the next year’s budget. – More than half…
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Ferry controls have stopped 47 people
The temporary border controls at ferry quays has cost Norway 15 million NOK. So far the result is that 47 people have been stopped. The controls provided are costing…
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Rolls-Royce to test autonomous shipping in Norwegian fjords
Rolls-Royce believes autonomous ships could come into use by 2020, and will use the Norwegian fjords as a testing ground for the new Norwegian technology which it hopes…
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Police believe Swedish put his Porsche in the water
A 22-year-old Swedish man who in May last year reported that he had been robbed of his Porsche Cayenne, wass indicted for insurance fraud. According to the indictment,…
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Notification of snow and slippery roads in Northern Norway
Meteorological Department has issued a warning forecast of snow, sleet and difficult driving conditions in large parts of northern Norway on Monday night. “Difficult…
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Man stabbed in Ålesund
A man was stabbed in Ålesund on Saturday night. The suspected perpetrator was arrested on a few hours later. The condition of the man who was stabbed was described by…
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Man accused of over a million in fraud against NAV
A 69 years old man must meet Wednesday in Oslo District Court, charged with fraud against NAV for over 1 million NOK. The Oslo-man is accused of having cheated NAV, they…
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Government increases efforts to combat anti-Semitism
The government has set up eleven measures in a comprehensive effort against anti-Semitism in society. “This is a joint responsibility,” says Local Government and…