The Minister of Education opens the door for asylum seekers in Christian schools
Minister of Education Torbjorn Roe Isaksen thinks that Christian schools should be allowed to give language courses to asylum seekers and notifies that he will…
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Solberg thanks municipalities that say yes to refugees
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) thanks municipalities that agree to receive more refugees and argues Norway has done a good job with integration. I want…
100 million for the restoration of heritage buildings
The Directorate for Cultural Heritage has distributed over 100 million to the counties of Norway. The money will be used in the restoration of heritage…
46-year-old sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping his daughters
A man (46) has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the raping his daughters and for aggravated assault and threats against the whole…
Concern that female inmates are harassed sexually
Four out of ten Norwegian female inmates are serving time in prisons where there are also male prisoners. This creates concern that they are subjected…
Police may get extra helicopter assistance
The police Directorate and NCA are negotiating a possible deal that will allow the police to use the 24/7 manned helicopters of the NCA for…
At least five clinics treated the 13-year-old who died
At least five different clinics and health institutions were involved in the treatment of the 13-year-old girl who died at Beitostølen on New Year’s Eve….
Up to 8,000 children at risk of female genital mutilation
Between 3,000 and 7,900 children in Norway are at risk of genital mutilation because they come from countries or regions where this is common, according…
Norwegian police: Espen Lee still under investigation in Cyprus
Espen Lee and two other Norwegian citizens are still under investigation in Cyprus, according to Norwegian police. Earlier, the Cypriot police have said that the…
The Bureau for the Investigation of Police Affairs investigates possible police leaks
The Norwegian Bureau for the Investigation of Police Affairs will investigate possible leaks of recording of the police which may be linked to Geir Selvik…
43,000 unpaid annual fees for 2015
The Customs Administration sent 3.6 million claims on annual tax on motor vehicles last year. 43,000 of them still have not been paid. Overall, there…
Woman stabbed in Hokksund
A woman is flown to Ullevål hospital after being stabbed in Hokksund on Sunday evening. Her husband has been arrested. Police said that they do…
“Soldiers of Odin” patrolled the strees of Tønsberg
Saturday night the group “Soldiers of Odin” for the first time patrolled Norwegian streets, specifically in Tønsberg. Many people stated stated loud and clear that…
The private school of the princess does not teach nynorsk
The private Schools Oslo International School in Bærum, where Princess Ingrid Alexandra is a student, does not teach nynorsk( one of the two official forms…
A great grandmother got a letter stating that she was pregnant with twins
A 76 years old great-grandmother from Asker recently received a letter from the local hospital which stated that she was pregnant – and with twins….
Bishops discuss reading of the Koran in church
When the nation’s bishops gather on Monday one of the subjects up for discussion will be whether reading from the Koran during a funeral is…
Asylum seekers moved from school after suspicions of sexual assault
26 minor asylum seekers will no longer attend lessons at Ulstein school in Ulsteinvik in western Norway. Girls have been subjected to sexual advances, and…
Police hunt bicycling robber in Skien
An old woman was robbed of her purse by a man on a bicycle in Skien Sunday afternoon. The police were notified of the assault…
Jarle Andøy is challenging the Antarctic Treaty again
For the third time the adventurer Jarle Andøy has to stand trial, accused of having violated the rules of sailing and living in Antarctica. The…
Norwegian couples care more about love than money
A new survey shows that very few Norwegian couples stay together for the sake of money. In conjunction with Valentine’s Day, the credit card company…