A case of measles has been detected in Oslo
A person has been diagnosed with measles in Oslo and is now hospitalized. Efforts are being made to get in touch with people who may…
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Mortgage rates above 3% are unacceptable
The limit should be 2.5% recommended Elisabeth Realfsen in Finansportalen journal. This week, Norges Bank increases the key rate, which in turn affects the mortgage…
Drug use in Oslo’s nightlife will be researched
An anonymized trend panel will monitor and collect information on substance abuse in the capital’s nightlife. The panel includes police officers, health workers, people from…
Hairdressers and lawyers have the most satisfied customers
Hairdressers and lawyers are the professions that score best in customer satisfaction. Broadband providers have many dissatisfied private customers, according to a survey. A measurement…
Climate commitment from Norwegian municipalities
Three out of four municipalities in Norway have entered into cooperation with other municipalities to bring down the emissions of greenhouse gases. Through the state…
Dentists have several concerns about children
Last year, county councils reported 869 times that they suspected neglect of care after examining children’s teeth. Figures NRK has collected from county councils shows…
Is it a human right to beg?
The Conservatives believe all people have the right to ask for help, even when it comes to begging. The principle is enshrined in the party’s…
Transport company plans self-propelled cargo ships in the Oslofjord
The transport company ASKO is planning a self-propelled vessel that will carry goods across the Oslo Fjord. Enova supports the project with NOK 119 million….
Breast cancer is eleven different diseases
Breast cancer is not just one disease, but eleven different diseases said researchers who are trying to develop individualised treatment. The study is published in…
Decline in asylum seekers to the EU
11% fewer people applied for asylum in EU countries last year compared to 2017. In total, nearly 581,000 first-time applicants for protection in the EU…
Venstre Party (V) wants demand for solar cell panels on cabin roofs
The energy and environmental committee leader in parliament, Ketil Kjenseth (V), wants demands that large cabins be built with solar panels on the roof. He…
91.8% of children in Norway have a kindergarten place
Today, 91.8 per cent of all children aged between one to five years in Norway have a place in kindergarten. This is an increase from…
Bond filming in Norway in March
Part of the filming of the new James Bond film is being recorded in Norway, specifically Nittedal.Already by the end of March, the film team…
Strong decline in advertising revenue
The fall in advertising revenues for the TV market continues and has fallen by around NOK 120 million from February last year to this year….
Support to become an astrologer in Norway
Now you can become an astrologer with support from the State Loan Fund Do you want to learn how to read the starry sky and…
The police provide 200,000 new hours for passport booking
In order to remove the passport queues in eastern Norway, hourly orders may now be booked 150 days in advance. In total, nearly 200,000 hours…
Now you can finally rent an electric scooter in Oslo
Tired of bicycling around? VOI provides an alternative way of travelling green around Oslo with their fancy new electric scooters. Just download the VOI app,…
REC Solar lay off employees at Herøya
Solar cell manufacturer, REC Solar, have laid off 65 employees for half a year due to lower demand from, among other places,China. It represents almost…
Air travelers fee change on 1. april
It will be cheaper to travel in Europe, but much more expensive to fly further away when the government changes the rates in the air…
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…