Invaluable objects destroyed by burglar at Fjære church in Grimstad, Norway
Invaluable objects from the 13th century were damaged when a burglar did serious damage to Fjære church in Grimstad. The church will now be closed…
Crime
Norwegian man charged with murder in the UK arrested in Oslo
A Norwegian in his 20s, charged with murder and wanted in the UK, was arrested in Oslo on Saturday. The UK now wants him extradited….
The crime of being a woman in Iran
What happened that a hashtag of #blue girl trended in tweeter for many days? What was the story of the #blue girl that made the…
Thank you letter to the Norwegian Penal System
Thank you letter to the Norwegian Penal System Norway Today has received a thank you letter from the sister of an inmate. We are pleased…
Demands national effort against gangs
The Attorney General demands a national effort against gangs The Norwegian Attorney General together with the Police Directorate orders the police and prosecuting authorities to…
eBevis against workplace crime
The Norwegian Government introduces a register called eBevis (eCert). the register enables public contracting entities to check whether those who sell goods or services are serious actors.
Cecilia Brækhus is now battling inner city crime
World champion Cecilia Brækhus and city council leader Eirik Lae Solberg (H) made a joint case in Oslo on Monday to fight youth crime in…
1,000 with extensive employment crimes
1,000 regulars are associated with extensive employment crime A collaboration between Nav, the Tax Authority, Customs and the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has led to…
Lithuanians convicted of human trafficking linked to Norway
Lithuanians convicted of human trafficking linked to Norway Two men from Lithuania were sentenced to several years in prison for human trafficking after they made…
Sex and economic crime increases
Sex and economic crime increases in Norway There has been a decline in the total registered crime in Norway, but sexual offenses and economic crime…
Holmlia gang earn millions from crime
Police believe Holmlia gang earn millions from crime Police believe the leaders in the Holmlia gang Young Blood’s earn millions from criminal activities. This according…
REPORT: Oslo Children cause 37% Crime
A sponsored study by Oslo municipality finds that 3% of minor-age adolescents within Oslo have been cause for police intercession. For the majority of the…
Crime among immigrants and children of immigrants in Norway
This report compares the prevalence of registered offenders among both immigrants and Norwegian-born persons with two immigrant parents as compared to the remaining population. We…
Agreement in the fight against crime in road operations
Agreement in the fight against crime related to road operations The Norwegian Public Road Administration and the Tax Authorities enter into an agreement to strengthen…
Fraud involving debit cards and virtual currency
Fraud involving debit cards and virtual currency Foreign prepaid debit cards and virtual currencies are the biggest threats to combating financial crime using emerging payment…
A 27-year-old in court on charges of sexual cybercrime and sexual crime against 53 girls
Several men have been convicted of cybercrime in recent months. On Tuesday, the trial begins of a 27-year-old Oslo man accused of assault against 53…
Oslo invites four ministers to discuss youth crime
Oslo city council leader Raymond Johansen (Ap) will meet all four ministers to discuss upbringing and youth delinquency in Grønland and Tøyen. Immigration and Integration…
Reports of hate crimes doubled in Oslo
The number of reported hate crimes in Oslo were doubled in 2015 compared with the previous year, and the majority of the cases have to…
Verdict against Air Baltic captain stands
Hamar (NTB): The Eidsivating Court has rejected the appeal from the captain of Air Baltic flight who were caught with a too large blood alcohol…
Animal rights activists may be sentenced to pay compensation
Four animal welfare activists risk having to pay compensation of NOK 255,000 after having broken into a mink farm. Next week the four, who belongs…
