UDI says three asylum reception centres will announce closure on the 1st of August
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) says the contract will expire for three ordinary asylum reception centres, with 430 places, from August the1st. The…
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Fafo says that a long stay in a reception center is not detrimental to integration
Long stays at asylum centers do not destroy possibilities for integration of refugees in the long term, according to a recent report from Fafo. ‘We…
Two men arrested for threatening behaviour at reception center in Snåsa
Two men were arrested at a reception center in Snåsa in Nord-Trøndelag after having behaved threateningly with a knife. Both men are in their 20s…
182 ‘Asylum Seekers’ missing from reception center for minors
During 2016, 182 unaccompanied minors, staying at a reception center for such asylum seekers, disappeared in Norway. Adresseavisen newspaper reported that 86 of them disappeared…
Reception center evacuated after major fire destroys UNESCO listed building in Rjukan
A World Heritage listed building that serves as reception centers in Rjukan in Telemark, was badly damaged in a fire on Friday night. Police evacuated…
Woman has reported a rape at reception center
A 19 year old female asylum seeker has reported a rape by Hvalsmoen transit center in Hønefoss. The abuse allegedly took place two months ago….
Employee at reception-center for minors a victim of attempted rape
An asylum-seeker at the reception of minors in Kyrksæterøra, Sor-Trondelag has been charged after a woman on night-duty at the reception center was assaulted and…
1 out of 3 reception center spaces not in use
One-third of the spots in the country’s asylum centers – a total of nearly 12,000 spots – are empty. Its costing several million every day….
Man charged with bomb threat in the comments field
A 44-year-old from Bergen, has been charged with serious threats after making a bomb threat to a reception center in the comments field on the…