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Water crisis in Kirkenes. Municipality urges residents to turn off their taps
27.10.2026 16:09Authorities in Sør-Varanger appealed on Tuesday, 27 October, for Kirkenes residents to stop using water at home. The remaining supply is meant to be sufficient for medical and care facilities. Repairs to the main water pipeline are underway, and residents can collect water at two ...Show more
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Josephine's remnants over Norway. Strong winds and waves up to 7 metres
27.10.2026 15:28After the weekend storm Boelo, another low-pressure system associated with the remnants of Josephine is approaching. On Tuesday, 27 October, the strongest winds are expected along the west coast. On Wednesday, 28 October, the weather will deteriorate in Trøndelag and Nordland.Josephine weakened ...Show more
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Finland and Norway contact Putin. Calls for de-escalation and negotiations
27.10.2026 14:56Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The topics included the war in Ukraine, diplomatic efforts and the possibility of resuming negotiations. The conversation took place on 27 ...Show more
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They lost the right to treat patients in other countries. In Norway, they could still work
27.10.2026 08:14Norway wants to tighten the rules for revoking the licences of doctors who have lost the right to practise abroad. The new regulations are intended to make it possible to withdraw Norwegian authorisation even when foreign authorities do not disclose the reasons for their decision. This is a ...Show more
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Boelo disrupts travel in Norway. What to check before you leave
26.10.2026 13:03 -
1,820 new labour immigrants from Poland in 2025. Inflow to Norway has slowed
26.10.2026 12:59 -
When the internet and mobile coverage disappear: Norway reminds residents to have a Plan B
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Oslo will have eight boroughs instead of 15. New names already approved
26.10.2026 08:29Oslo city councillors have approved new borough names. From 1 January 2028, the Norwegian capital will have eight such units instead of the current 15. Some parties proposed different names, while two groups wanted to replace them with numbers. Show more
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Poles earn an average of NOK 45,000. How much is left after tax?
25.10.2026 15:17The average monthly pay for workers of Polish origin in Norway is NOK 45,312 gross per job. At this level of earnings, an illustrative calculation gives around NOK 34,900 per month after tax. However, this is only the amount from which housing, bills and other expenses must be paid. Show more
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Boelo hits Norway. Thousands without power, damage and flood risk
25.10.2026 09:22
