City Council chief issues emergency call for funding so that “Oslo companies can survive”
Oslo City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) is asking for a separate package of measures for Oslo that would include a survival guarantee for companies…
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Top Oslo official attacks Wizz Air, says aviation employees on domestic routes deserve Norwegian salaries
After Dagens Næringsliv’s (DN) revelations about Wizz Air on Wednesday, Oslo City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) said he wants a ban on self-employed people…
Schoolchildren accounted for almost every fourth case of corona infection in Oslo last week
A total of 23% of the new cases of coronavirus infection in Oslo in the first week after the City Council closed down large parts…
After one week of domestic operations in Norway, Wizz Air has five corona cases
Five Wizz Air crew members on routes in Norway have tested positive for coronavirus. “Five of our crew members have tested positive, and three of…
Oslo introduces radical anti-corona measures: No more alcohol serving, the city is closing down
On Friday, Oslo announced strict new anti-coronavirus measures. Here’s the list of the changes: Oslo Municipality is introducing what Oslo City Council leader Raymond Johansen…
Oslo’s City Council leader Raymond Johansen calls for a machete ban
Oslo City Council leader Raymond Johansen (AP) is disappointed that a machete ban has still not been put in place in Norway’s capital. “We know…
New figures: 100 Norwegian municipalities registered imported corona cases from Poland
In the last two months, coronavirus has been detected on 344 flights to Norway, many of which have come from Poland. A total of 100…
Oslo tightens anti-corona measures after infection spike, introduces “social bubbles”
All the corona measures in Oslo will be continued, in addition to those that are being tightened, Oslo City Councilor Raymond Johansen announced. Last week,…
Oslo authorities worried about imported infection: “Many planes come from Poland to Norway every day”
Oslo’s City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) believes reducing the number of imported corona cases will be extremely important in the coming weeks. “The infection…
Oslo extends all corona measures
The Oslo City Council has made the decision – all measures against the spread of the coronavirus in Norway’s capital will be extended. The measures…
Companies all over Norway cancel Christmas dinner party
A survey among 1,853 of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise’s (NHO) member companies shows that 53% plan to drop this year’s Christmas dinner party, 26%…
First new tram arrives in Oslo
The first out of the 87 new trams in Oslo is now in place. Sporveien will start test driving soon. The tram was displayed in…
All corona measures in Oslo to remain in force: “Disturbingly high number of cases”
The infection control measures in Oslo will be prolonged, Oslo City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) announced. During Wednesday, 80 new cases of infection were…
One third of corona-infected people in Oslo doesn’t know where they were infected
Almost twice as many people with coronavirus in Norway’s capital reported an unknown infection site compared with the rest of the country. Recent figures from…
Thousands of Norwegians skipped their coronavirus test in Oslo
A total of 4,500 people failed to show up at their coronavirus testing appointment in Oslo. In recent weeks, half of the test capacity in…
Oslo police will not use resources to enforce mandatory face mask use
For the time being, the Oslo police will not use resources to enforce the mandatory use of face masks in Oslo’s public transport. The measure…
Oslo registers new coronavirus spike with 44 new cases in last 24 hours
A total of 44 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Oslo. Thus, the number of new cases in the…
Oslo orders citizens to use face masks during congestion on public transport
On Monday evening, Oslo City Council leader Raymond Johansen (AP) announced a decree on the use of face masks, making them obligatory on public transport…
Oslo City Council leader: If the infection increases, we will introduce very intrusive measures
“If the number of coronavirus infection cases continues to increase, we will have to introduce very intrusive measures,” City Council leader Raymond Johansen (AP) said…
Oslo bans gatherings of more than ten people in private homes
Oslo will introduce a temporary ban on gatherings with more than ten people in private homes as of Tuesday. Additionally, the municipality will consider a…
