Ombudsman criticizes Drammen prison
The conditions of detention in Drammen prison violates Norwegian and international guidelines, says the Ombudsman. In an audit report that was made in May,…
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Grim death toll in road traffic
48 people were killed in traffic during the summer months this year, ten more than the same period last year. So far this year 95…
Older motorists are invited to refresher courses
NPRA will invite 50,000 motorists to refresher courses. On Thursday the first letters will be sent to those who turn 70 this year. The aim…
Terrorists can slip through passport control
The expansion of Oslo Airport Gardermoen may cause security concerns, according to police. Terrorists can slip through our passport control because the police do not…
Attempting to dispose polar bears from cabin area on Svalbard
Governor from Svalbard using boats and helicopters to try to frighten a female polar bear and her young ones away from the cabin areas. Polar…
Solberg had a phone conversation with Theresa May
Prime Minister Erna Solberg has talked with British Prime Minister Theresa May about Brexit and how the relationship should be between the UK and Norway….
Royal celebration of Kragerø’s 350th anniversary
The Crown Prince and Princess joined a delayed celebration of Kragerø’s 350th anniversary on Wednesday. One of the things they saw was the planned national…
Fear of several accidents with free Oslofjord Tunnel
On Wednesday tolls will end in the Oslofjord tunnel. The fire department fears that increased traffic will lead to more accidents. – We are aware…
No one seriously injured after gas leak in Oslo
Six people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak in a building at Filipstad in Oslo. It is not known what kind of…
School students dropping milk
Norwegian primary school children are drinking increasingly less milk, and fewer than half of them are involved in the school milk scheme. Figures from Tine…
Number of employees in the police increases
There are increasingly more employees in the police, according to new figures from the National Police Directorate (POD). According to recent statistics that show coverage…
More wolverines shot
A total of 123 wolverines were reported shot or killed in the hunting year 2015/2016. This is 27 more than in the previous hunting year….
Father of young children kept shotgun at kid’s room
A father of young children from Telemark is sentenced to 30 days in prison for having kept a shotgun next to a kid’s bed in…
Rain records are pouring down on Bergen
It has never rained more in Bergen. Today the muddy city has this summer’s third rain record. August is the wettest month since 1989. Over…
Kripos on the scene in Kirkenes
On Tuesday morning technicians from Kripos (The national unit for combating organized and other serious crime) have started surveys at the scene where the Thai…
Emergency network does not cover Trolltunga
There have been a number of rescues at Trolltunga in the recent past, but the new radio network does not cover the popular hiking destination….
Leader convicted of embezzlement of 5.5 million
A 36 year old former manager of a gift card company was in Moss District Court and sentenced to one year and ten months in…
17-year-old accused of threat against the Oslo-school
A 17 year old boy has been arrested and charged with having made threats against Oslo City school Waldorf in central Oslo. – The threats…
Son of Crown Princess moves to USA
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, plans to move to the United States next year with his girlfriend, the magazine SE & HØR…
Four and a half years in prison for raping wife
A man in his 30s has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison by Gulating crown court for raping his wife for…