21

Apr

Norway to re-open primary schools as from next week

Norway’s government has yesterday evening announced the re-opening of schools and published the related guidance on the implementation of this process. Schools will re-open next Monday, 27th April. The guidance…

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03

Apr

Three new deaths take Norway tally to 47

  Three more people have died of coronavirus in Norway, taking the national death toll to 47, according to the VG newspaper's collation of local data. The number of people…

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23

Mar

Norwegian government working to extend foreign workers residence permit

The Norwegian government announced that it is working on an amendment to the Immigration Regulations to allow foreign workers already in Norway to receive a residence permit extension. This amendment…

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18

Mar

Norway’s Prime Minister addresses youngsters about coronavirus

Last Monday, Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, together with two of her Cabinet Ministers, met up with a group of children to answer their questions related to CoVid-19 and the…

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16

Mar

Norway PM tells children: ‘It is OK to feel scared’ during coronavirus

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg told the country’s children on Monday it was OK to feel scared during the “special days” of the coronavirus outbreak. The Nordic country has invoked…

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15

Mar

Norway to shut ports and airports from Monday

Norway is to shut its ports and airports from Monday in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus, although exemptions will be made for Norwegians returning from abroad as…

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11

Mar

Coronavirus cases in Norway top 400

Norway has now confirmed 401 coronavirus cases in total. Just over 400 people had tested positive for the virus in Norway on Wednesday morning, according to Norwegian daily VG, which…

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20

Jan

Photo Story: Polar Night in Norway

  A view of the city of Tromso, northern Norway, 14 January 2020 (issued 20 January 2020), during a Polar Night. In the picture one can see the Tromso Bridge…

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08

Jan

Photo Story: Fire at Norway airport destroys over 300 cars

An exterior view of a partially collapsed section of the parking garage at Stavanger Airport after a fire, in Sola, Norway, 08 January 2020. Over 300 cars were destroyed in…

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26

Dec

Norway princess’s ex-husband dies tragically aged 47

Ari Behn, the former son-in-law of Norway's king, has died aged 47, his spokesman has said. Behn, the author of several novels and plays, married Princess Martha Louise in 2002…

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06

Nov

NOK 245 billion in net revenue from the Norwegian petroleum industry in 2020

The Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2020 is estimated to about NOK 245 billion. The fields on the Norwegian continental shelf cover around two per…

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26

Oct

Iceland and Norway agree to deepen their cooperation in climate action with the EU

Climate change is a global threat and demands global action: the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master this major challenge of our generation. The European…

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23

Oct

Two babies hurt in Norway after man runs down several people in stolen ambulance

An armed man has been shot and arrested after he stole an ambulance and drove into people in Oslo, injuring twin babies. Three people were hurt in total - including…

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20

Oct

Temporary regulations to ensure continued right of residence for British citizens in Norway

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has adopted a temporary regulation ensuring the right of continued residence for British citizens living in Norway and their family members. The…

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07

Oct

Intensified efforts and closer cooperation by Norwegian government on human rights

‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’ said Norway’s Minister of Foreign…

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30

Sep

Norway increases support for education in crisis situations

‘Some 37 million of the children who are currently out of school live in areas affected by crisis and conflict. The fact that these children are deprived of their right…

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26

Sep

Photo Story: Russian trawler catches fire in Norway

The Russian fishing trawler Bukhta Naezdnik burns in the harbour of Tromso, northern. According to reports, some of the 29 crew members have been sent to hospital for smoke inhalation.…

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11

Aug

Norway mosque shooting investigated as terrorist act

A shooting at a mosque in Norway is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say. A gunman opened fire on the Al-Noor Islamic Centre, on the outskirts…

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11

Jul

Norwegian Air CEO steps down

Norwegian Air’s CEO  Bjoern Kjos stepped down on Thursday as chief executive of the airline he co-founded and turned into Europe’s third-biggest budget carrier by passenger numbers. He will have…

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07

Jun

Supply vessel collides with Statfjord A Platform in North Sea

Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor announced that it has evacuated oil workers from its Statfjord A platform in the North Sea after it was struck by a supply vessel.…

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29

Apr

Photostory: ‘Spy’ whale found off Norwegian coast

A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appeared to be Russian-made has raised the alarm of Norwegian officials and prompted speculation that the animal may have escaped from…

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25

Apr

Boeing MAX groundings effect Norwegian Air 2019 profit target

The grounding of Norwegian Air's fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft may undo the carrier's plan to return to profitability this year, it said while posting a widening first-quarter loss…

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