Youngsters practice drive too little
Fear Norwegian youth practice drive too little The more you drive the better driver you will become. Use the summer well and let the youngsters…
Risk
Significant avalanche risk in several parts of the country
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) have issued a snow report warning at Spitsbergen, and in Jotunheimen and Vest-Telemark. With low temperatures,…
Increased risk of dying for foreign workers
Increased risk of dying during work for foreign workers A report shows that foreign workers in Norway are most prone to accidents. The risk of…
Exercise reduces the risk of cancer in men
Men in good physical shape, have up to 70 percent less risk of cancer in the colon, lung, pancreas and bladder, according to a recent…
Risk of strike from Sunday, February 5
There is a risk of a strike from Sunday, 5th February; this was announced by the union that organises Junit members, including Widerøe ground handling,…
Risk of strike at Bodø Airport
From Friday there could be strikes at Bodø Airport if there is no agreement in the mediation of fire and rescue service at the airport….
Avalanche risk in several places in the country over the weekend
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) gave notification of considerable avalanche danger in Nordvestlandet and up towards Finnmark this weekend. There is also…
Fear of disease increases the risk of becoming sick
Those who are afraid of getting sick have an increased risk of ‘heart-attack’ than others, according to research from the University of Bergen. ‘The higher…
Risk of power-strike
Strike by 216 employees in 16 power companies around the country will result in about a week if the mediation between EL and IT related…
Risk of strikes on Saturday
Five unions are in mediation with a deadline at midnight on Saturday. If they fail to agree, Vinmonopolet, the airport train and numerous kindergartens be…
Risk of major strikes in kindergartens and Vinmonopolet
Employees at kindergartens, Vinmonopolet, airport express, student organizations and other businesses may go on strike if not Spectrum does not reach an agreement on pensions…
Sogn could lose 578 jobs in the merger
The region ‘Indre Sogn’ may risk losing 578 jobs under the government’s planned regional reform. The counties have been given until December 1 to discuss…
Apple may risk Norwegian tax bill
The European Commission believes a number of countries may be entitled to more tax from Apple. In Norway, the Directorate of Taxes spoke on the…
Over 2,000 rig jobs at risk
The rig crisis and the downturn for offshore vessels is worse than expected. Last year the NSA believed there would be a further decline this…
Risk of Norwegians being unable to buy alcohol above 4.7% from stores
The staff at Vinmonopolet (the only stores that can sell alcohol above 4.7%) want to have an influence on their occupational pension, but management has…
Chocolate may reduce dementia risk
Older people who eat chocolate reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive decline significantly, new research shows. That is the conclusion of Portuguese researchers…
Migraine increases the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke
The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases is higher for women who suffer from migraines, a new study shows. The study shows that there is 39…
Risk of beer and bun strike
If negotiations are not successful, there may be a brewery strike from Wednesday morning and a bakery strike from Thursday. In addition, there may be…
Risk of forest fires and floods in western Norway
Locally there is a high risk of forest fires in Sogn og Fjordane on Saturday afternoon. But even if fires should start, it is quite…
Risk of bus strike
There may be a bus strike in Norway after wage negotiations between the Traffic Occupation Association and NHO and Spekter broke down. Now the National…