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Latest News from Norway - The Local
Why 2025 could be a good year for your finances in Norway After a tough few years, things in Norway have begun to pick up. Several factors mean this positive momentum is likely to continue into 2025, however there will still be a few things to look out for.
Everything that changes about life in Norway in October 2024
Sep 23, 2024 · Cheaper train tickets for students and children. Train tickets for students and children will be made cheaper in Norway from October 1st as part of a government initiative.. The new discounts of 75 percent off the price of a standard ticket for a child and 50 percent off for students are already available for tickets for journeys on or after October 1st.
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Sep 13, 2024 · Find out what's going on in Norway with The Local's short roundup of important news. Pictured are the Northern Lights in Norway. Photo by Laura Lezman on Unsplash New report on improving Norwegian schools, strong Northern Lights display, and Stavanger’s mayor to leave Conservatives amidst scandal.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Oct 31, 2024 · Extreme weather event Jakob begins to pick up . In the early hours of Thursday morning, some 37.6 millimetres of rain were measured in Bergen, and a red weather warning remains in place for large parts of Vestland County.
Two killed in Oslo 'terror attack': What we know so far - The Local …
Jun 25, 2022 · What happened? A shooting took place at around 1:00 am local time in three locations, including a gay bar in central Oslo. Police received the first reports at 1:14 am, and the suspect was arrested five minutes later, he said.
Floods and landslides close major roads in western Norway
Nov 1, 2024 · Another section of the E16, at Søre Bjørkum in Læral in Vestland, was closed due to a rockslide. Both roads would be reassessed at midday. Several roads and tunnels in Ullensvang were also closed on Friday morning.
How will climate change impact Norway? - The Local Norway
Aug 10, 2021 · Norway, and Northern Europe, can expect less snow, more heatwaves and more floods, according to the UN’s newest climate report.. The report also found that the impacts and effects of climate change that scientists have been warning about are already happening.
Norway: Covid-19 - The Local
Latest news and essential information on the coronavirus pandemic in Norway. The World Health Organization's European office warned on Tuesday the risk of Covid-19 has not gone away, saying it was still responsible for nearly 1,000 deaths a week in the region. And the real figure may be much higher ...