Norway"We have to assume that this is related to the pandemic", says Kjerkol.
Norway
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.
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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.
Norwegian teens unwillingly exposed to violent Snapchat group
NorwayWere shown sexually explicit videos and videos of animals and children being abused.
Norway’s conservatives want to stop asylum influx with aid
NorwayWants to examine the possibility of funding reception centers in "third countries".
Norwegian parliament votes to tighten infection control law
NorwayThe Norwegian government wants to be able to resort to lockdowns and quarantines without parliamentary approval.
VaxVeritas – Norwegian vaccine victims organize
Norway– It is a mockery to call the coronavirus vaccine safe and effective, founder Karl-Erik Hordnes told state broadcaster NRK.
‘Conversion therapy’ could become illegal in Norway
NorwayAttempting to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is a criminal offense, according to a draft law.
Food poverty on the rise in Norway
EconomyEven families with working parents are now forced to rely on food banks.
Scandinavia’s oldest ship burial discovered in Norway
Culture"Contact with the outside world was greater and earlier than previously thought", says archeologist.
Mass deaths at Norwegian salmon farm
NorwayTens of thousands of salmon lay dead on the bottom - but farming giant Lerøy was slow to report it.
Iceland experiences steepest birth rate decline since 1800s
IcelandA similar trend can be observed in Sweden and Norway.
Sharp rise in youth violence in Oslo
NorwayMigrant youth are the majority of repeat offenders under 18.
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