NorwayZaniar Matapour killed two and injured 21 when he opened fire on a gay club in Oslo in 2022.
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Norwegian teens struggle to reduce screen time
Norway"Social media is addictive", says Psychologist Mehri Agai.
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.
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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 suspends blood donation reform for gay men
Norway"This goes against the well-established precautionary principle of blood banks", says Chief Medical Officer Lise Sofie Nissen-Meyer.
Norwegian conservation decisions spark international outcry
Norway– This could damage both the marine ecosystem and fisheries resources in the area, says EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski.
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.
First ‘non-binary’ priest ordained in Norway
NorwayAlex Ramstad Døsvik hopes to help the Norwegian church "accommodate more diversity".
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.
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.
Documentary film chronicles late Norwegian’s virtual life
NorwayIn World of Warcraft, the wheelchair-bound and now deceased Mats Steen found a large group of close friends.
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.
Norwegian experts predict more compensation for vaccine injuries
Norway"It is likely that new side effect problems will continue to emerge", say advisors at the Norwegian Medicines Agency.
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.
Electric buses could not withstand the cold in Oslo
Norway90 departures had to be canceled.
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