President of Iceland: – Brexit is good news for Norway
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland for 20 years, does not share the unease that many feel for Britain’s No to the EU. – This…
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Man convicted of hate speech against Islamists
A 52 year old man from Sandnes has been convicted of hate speech by jæren district court for having written that “traitors and Islamist…
More Swedish and Danish tourists in Norway
The tourism industry is expecting to see a record number of Swedish and Danish tourists in Norway this summer, despite a record number of tourists…
Stubb thinks the British will get “Norwegian” EU deal
Britain will in all likelihood get an agreement with the EU similar to the Norwegian one, former Prime Minister of Finnland, Alexander Stubb, thinks. –…
Scandinavians cut holiday budget this year
Norwegians have cut their summer vacation budget by 15 percent this year on average, while Swedes and Danes have cut it by 5 percent. Norwegian…
Asylum Children get 14 kroner per day
There are children seeking asylum for months waiting to get asylum application processed, about 14 kroner a day. This is a failure of Norwegian child…
Seven steps to finding work for refugees
Seven steps on how to get the refugees out into work Government and social partners have announced a partnership to get more refugees quickly into…
Bergen will remove 11,500 graves
At the cemeteries in Bergen, there are 11,500 graves which the authorities do not know who owns. The graves are removed within five years if…
Man found bloody and unconscious in Notodden
Police call for witnesses after a 25-year-old man was found unconscious with head injuries in Notodden Saturday night. The extent of the damage is unknown….
Nearly 100 drivers caught in speed controls in Hedmark
8 drivers lost their license and nearly 90 people received fixed penalties for speeding on Highway 3 through Oesterdalen north in Hedmark county. – People…
The world’s tallest midsummer fire up in smoke
The midsummer bonfire on Slinningsodden in Ålesund was measured at 47.4 meters, setting a new world record. On Saturday night the whole contraption went up in…
Royal couple arrive in Bergen as a part of their anniversary trip
Brigade, folk dance, actors on stilts and accordion music met the Royal Couple when their royal yacht docked in Bergen as a part of its…
Solberg asks leaders to stop blaming the EU
To avoid increased disunity by the British saying no to EU, Europe’s leaders need to stop blaming EU for all problems, said by Prime Minister…
2 Million NOK revenues came out of fines from 12 parking lots!
Over 4,000 drivers have received parking fines after parking lot outside Oslo City Hall been converted into MC parking lot a little more than half…
Risk of flooding in Agder, Telemark and inland !
It is expected a lot of rain in Oppland, Hedmark, Telemark and Agder firstcoming Sunday. Meteorologists warns about floods danger. A warning alert sent out…
Hareide in Pride Parade: We are all concerned!
Oslo Pride parade had the highest number of visitors on Saturday. Christian Democratic Party (KRF) leader Knut Arild Hareide was participating in the Parade. – We…
Elderly and single have less social contact
Most Norwegians have a close confidant and at least two persons they can rely on if they experience personal problems, but the elderly and single…
Two persons are sentenced to prison for robbery of elderly
A man (31) and a woman (30) are sentenced to four years and ten months in prison for robbing elderly people in Oslo and Bærum….
Deportees may be instructed to stay at a specific place of residence
Ministry of Justice will require notification and a specific place of residence when a person has been expelled from Norway for security reasons. – Immigration…
Haugland says yes to that gays can adopt
Former Christian People’s Party leader Valgerd Svarstad Haugland has done an about-face and will allow gays to adopt. – Caring ability is not determined by…