New heat record set in Etne in Hordaland
In Etne, Hordaland the temperature was measured at 30.1 degrees yesterday at 14:00. Never before has it been so hot so late in the year….
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Hordaland could get Europe’s largest wind turbines on land
The planned wind farm “Hordavind” in Nordhordland could become Europe’s largest wind turbine sector on land. But first, the authorities must say ‘yes’ to the…
Two died in helicopter crash in Røldal
Two died in helicopter crash in Røldal, Hordaland A man and a woman in their forties from Rogaland perished when the helicopter they were in,…
The Royal Couple visit Hordaland
The Royal Couple visit Hordaland The Norwegian King and Queen are scheduled to go on a trip on the King’s Ship «Norway» and visit the…
Ferry must be towed to shore in Hordaland
Ferry with over 100 passengers must be towed to shore The ferry MF «Bastø II», trafficking the Halhjem-Sandvikvåg connection on the E39, has suffered an…
75 days for gross chats with imposter
Man (56) to serve 75 days for gross chats with an imposter A 56-years-old man from Hordaland is sentenced to 75 days in prison for…
Ferry cancelled on the E39 in Hordaland
Several Ferry departures cancelled on the E39 in Hordaland Following 13 ferry departures between Halhjem and Sandvikvåg being cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday, another four…
BKK assesses wind power – owners say no
BKK assesses wind power – owners say “Not here” The power company BKK is considering investing in wind power in Hordaland, but most of the…
Alcohol suspected in boating accident
Alcohol suspected in a boating accident in Kragerø A major search operation was launched when a man in his twenties reported about a boat accident…
Former Hordaland local politician sentenced to eleven years for sexual abuse
A man in his 40’s was convicted of sexually abusing three boys over 20 years. The man was found guilty of the accusations in Bergen…
The world’s longest floating bridge
Building the world’s longest floating bridge on the E39 Aas-Jakobsen, COWI and Multiconsult with Johs. Holt will assist the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) to…
The Armed Forces onboard the wrecked Frigate
The Armed Forces onboard the wrecked Frigate Four persons from the Norwegian Armed Forces have been aboard the wrecked Frigate KNM Helge Ingstad. They have…
Local politician charged with sexual abuse
Charged with sexual abuse and human trafficking A 47-year-old former local politician from Hordaland has been charged with ordering more than 150 sexual acts that…
Copper pollution threatens fjords
Copper pollution from fish farms threatens fjords in Hordaland The County Governor of Hordaland warns of unacceptable contamination of copper from fish farms in several…
Greenpeace boarded Norwegian rig
Greenpeace boarded Norwegian drilling rig Activists from Greenpeace Norway have boarded the drilling rig West Hercules in Skipavika outside Bergen. The rig is scheduled for…
Arrested Afghans in church asylum at Fitjar
The police arrested Afghan family in church asylum at Fitjar An Afghan family of five, who has been in church asylum at Fitjar in Hordaland,…
Extreme weather Birk leads to destruction in Western Norway
Extreme weather Birk leads to destruction in Western Norway Extreme weather Birk has led to flooding, floods and landslides several places in Hordaland and Rogaland….
Avalanche danger in Western Norway
Considerable avalanche danger in Western Norway Big danger of avalanche is reported in large parts of Hordaland and Møre og Romsdal both for Monday and…
Electric ferry costs 600 million per year
It is expensive for Hordaland to be the pioneer of electric ferries. Each year they spend 600 million on maintaining the service. Hordaland Municipality…
Quarrel about “coup d’etat” in Western Norway
Quarrel about “coup d’etat” in Western Norway Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane have decided to merge into a region they wish to name Western Norway…