NorwayAt the same time, support for the Norwegian monarchy is at record lows.
Norway
Norway enforces tougher measures for juvenile offenders
Norway“We must be clear that crimes have consequences. Juvenile sentences should not be optional", declared Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
Four out of ten young Norwegians have had suicidal thoughts
Norway- I was surprised that it was so bad, says Adrian Lorentsson, head of the Norwegian youth mental health organization Mental Helse Ungdom.
Norwegian banks’ profits hit record high
EconomyMake €2.9 billion in profits in the first quarter of the year.
Norway, Spain and Ireland recognize Palestine as an independent state
WorldSeveral European countries have now announced their recognition of Palestine, adding further pressure to the genocide accusations against Israel in Gaza.
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Rare Nordic names are gaining popularity in Norway
NorwayEmbla, Tiril and Live are three examples of previously unusual names that are now becoming increasingly popular in Norway.
Norwegian prosecutor seeks 30 years in prison for terrorist
NorwayZaniar Matapour killed two and injured 21 when he opened fire on a gay club in Oslo in 2022.
Norwegian teens struggle to reduce screen time
Norway"Social media is addictive", says Psychologist Mehri Agai.
Fewer insects in Norway
Environment"During the four years we have been studying the number of insects, we have seen a decline in all the areas we have analyzed", says researcher Jens Åström.
Norwegian government: “We failed children during the covid crisis”
Norway"We have to assume that this is related to the pandemic", says Kjerkol.
Foreign women rarely seek mental health care in Norway
NorwayImmigrant women from EU countries, Eastern Europe, and East and Southeast Asia are the least likely to seek psychiatric help.
Pakistanis faking their way to asylum in Norway
NorwayPose as Afghans to facilitate the granting of asylum.
Norway could introduce age limits on social media platforms
NorwayElectronic identification systems are highlighted as another possible measure by the government.
Norway to boost conscription to 13,500 by 2036
Norway– We will need more people with professional military experience in the future, says defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
105 million dead salmon on Norwegian farms
NorwayInfectious diseases and injuries from delousing led to a record number of salmon deaths last year.
Oslo’s politicians go all out for Ramadan
Norway"An important symbol of community, inclusion and diversity", says Eirik Lae Solberg, chairman of Oslo City Council.
Norwegians watch less TV
NorwayNorwegians are watching 22 minutes less television per day than last year, new figures show.
Norway and Sweden at odds over UN funding
The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Ruthless companies ‘compete’ for Norwegian anti-prize
NorwayAccused of exploiting young people's insecurities, Meta and Shein are nominated for this year's 'Golden Barbie' award.
Norwegian ministers accused of plagiarizing
NorwaySandra Borch, Minister for Research and Higher Education, is forced to resign and Ingvild Kjerkol, Minister for Health, is heavily criticized.
Norwegian teens’ rising use of energy drinks worries health officials
NorwayCommonly consumed by 13-year-olds.
Scandinavia’s largest insect factory opened
The Nordics– We have a huge market to serve, says says Norinsect's CEO Harald Larsen Espeland.
Norwegian parliament approves deep-sea mining project
NorwayNorway becomes the first country to allow deep-sea mining, despite massive criticism and opposition from the environmental movement.
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