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WEBPoliticians add to the ranks of Norwegians taking sick leave. The numbers of Norwegians out on sick leave have reached their highest level in 15 years, according to new numbers from state statistics bureau SSB. Politicians and other state officials bemoan both the resulting lack of productivity and its costs...
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WEBSep 4, 2024 · Government proposes new, more liberal abortion law. August 23, 2024. Norway's Labour-led government unveiled its proposal for what it called a "new, updated and wide-ranging abortion law" that's more in line with current practice and social values. It expands the rights of women to opt for an abortion from...
Threat levels highest in decades - Norway's News in English
WEBFebruary 12, 2024. Norway’s national security- and intelligence agencies released their evaluations of threats against Norway on Monday, and they’re the highest and most serious in decades. China and Norway’s neighbouring Russia still pose the biggest threats, they claim, while the threat of terrorist attacks is “moderate.”.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Inflation rate lands at 2.6 percent. Norway's state statistics bureau SSB reported Tuesday that prices in general are up 2.6 percent since September last year. Food prices, meanwhile, have risen another 4.5 percent, but were slightly down from August. Food prices usually fall in September, when...
Small historic community faces huge rape case against its former …
WEB5 days ago · Frosta, the smallest municipality in the Norwegian county of Trøndelag, is best known as a foundation of Norway’s legal system since Viking times. Now it’s being challenged by a huge lawsuit against its own former local doctor, who’s been indicted with raping 88 patients over a period of nearly 20 years. The victims of former […]
Several new laws now in effect - Norway's News in English
WEBJanuary 3, 2024. Norwegians face, as usual, a variety of new laws, regulations, taxes and fees that took effect from January 1st. Now, for example, they have to pay the equivalent of more sales tax on goods ordered from abroad, while getting some relief on those tied to transport. Some tax reductions went into effect in the New Year, including ...
Government launches a war on crime - Norway's News in English …
WEB6 days ago · September 17, 2024. Norway’s Labour-Center government has launched a war on crime, after what it calls a “brutal” summer marked by stabbings, shootings and gang wars, much of it tied to drugs. Recent arrests of the crown princess’ own son indicates the violence and lack of regard for the law extends far beyond troubled urban ...
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WEBJul 27, 2024 · Norway finally wins gold in Paris. August 3, 2024. Norwegian sports fans have been disappointed by the performances of their athletes during the first week of the Summer Olympics in Paris. On Saturday night, though, Markus Rooth finally won gold in the men's decathlon, prevailing in its combination...
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