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New ambassadors from Argentina, Colombia, Mali and El Salvador
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 June 2016. The ambassadors are: Ambassador of the Argentine Republic, H.E.…
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New rules for passports
The new passport rules, which may lead to tens of thousands ending up being listed with unknown place of birth, will weaken the credibility of the Police Directorate,…
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Young females visited their GP twice as often as young males
On average, we consulted a GP 2.6 times in 2015. Women had more visits than men, particularly young adults in the ages between 16 and 49 years. A GP (general…
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Survey: the Outdoors and Nature provides the best summer vacation
Six out of ten families will holiday in Norway this summer, and half of them at their cottage. Here there are hiking and outdoor activities that lures, according to a…
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More strikes impacting passengers of Norwegian airlines
Three strikes may affect Norwegian airline passengers over the next few days. On Thursday morning there might be already a strike for SAS pilots, unless the parties…
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One out of five children subjected to violence by their parents
One out of five Norwegian adolescents say they have been subjected to physical violence from at least one of their parents in childhood, according to a new report from…
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Nav more lucrative than work for some people
For an increasing numbers of young people who get work assessment allowance, it is more lucrative to get their financial support from Nav than to work, according to a…
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Listhaug believes Norway has become less attractive
According to immigration minister Sylvi Listhaug (Progress) says migrants in Italy and Greece that Norway has been strictly and less attractive and not a country they…
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UDI’s asylum prognosis will probably be lowered substantially
The Directorate of Immigration (MFA) will soon be presenting a new estimate of the number of asylum seekers that are expected to arrive in Norway this year. The number…
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The Royal Family of Norway got cabins as anniversary gift
Queen Sonja who is in found of hiking wishes for this summer not to go further than Palace Park for having a cabin tour. The Norwegian Trekking Association has set up…
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Rescue Society celebrates 125 years with exhibition
Both King Harald and Prime Minister Erna Solberg were present when the Rescue Society opened its anniversary exhibition at Bygdøy in Oslo. The exhibition, named “Nobody…
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Oslo Police intensifies efforts against computer crime
Oslo police will strengthen the group investigating sexual abuse committed through the use of internet and social media. A separate group of new investigators will be…
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Oslo Airport may be closed Friday
Negotiations between NHO Service and Parat have broken down, and if arbitration is unsuccessful, the result will be a strike at Oslo Airport starting from 06:00 hours on…
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School built by Norway used as a granary in Faryab
Of the 117 schools Norway has built in the province of Faryab in Afghanistan only 68 are confirmed to be open. One of the schools is used as private granary. The…
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Ethical trade is about more than just the salary
Three out of four say they would pay more for clothes to ensure acceptable wages and working conditions for textile workers. But ethical products is about more than just…
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Over 400 children stayed in isolation cell and police custody last year
482 children stayed in police custody or isolation cell in 2015. Ten of them were under 14 years which is considered as a violation of Norwegian law and several…