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Speaking out: “Nobody talks about culture as a cause of youth crime

Almir Martin, deputy chairman of the board of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity (LIM), has in an opinion piece advocated a new approach to the debate on youth crime. He argues that values and morals, and not just income, are crucial factors.

Government tightens climate targets to at least 70 per cent cuts by 2035

The government has announced a new climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The cuts will mainly take place in Norway and through co-operation with the EU.

Divisions in the Labour Party over asylum reception centres abroad

“I find it difficult to see how you can maintain basic human rights around such schemes,” says Jonas Gahr Støre.

London: Palestine activists put pressure on local authorities

In London, people who support Palestine have been trying to get local authorities to change the way they invest money.

World leaders criticise Trump’s new tariffs and warn of sanctions

After US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Wednesday, several world leaders have criticised the move and warned of possible backlash. Jens Stoltenberg reiterates the message that it is now more important than ever for Norway to join the EU.

TV 2 poll still shows no majority in favour of EU membership

The survey shows that 58.6 per cent would vote no, while 41.4 per cent would vote yes. In addition, 17 per cent responded that they are unsure.

Patriotic diet: Those who choose Norwegian food eat more red meat

NIBIO researcher Anne Milford says that many people who favour Norwegian food choose foods that are less in line with official dietary advice.

Bærum closes care home – blind man has to move for the fourth time

In wealthy Norway, municipalities are having to cut back sharply. Belset care home in Bærum is now being closed down as part of the municipality’s reorganisation of care for the elderly and cost-cutting measures. As a result, 30 residents will have to move, including the blind Jan Kristian Halla (56), who is now experiencing having to move for the fourth time against his will since 1999.

Explosion in Malmö, Sweden, on Wednesday night

There has been an explosion in the Söderkulla neighbourhood of Malmö, Sweden.

Young British tourist incapacitated by knife by Amsterdam terrorist

A young British tourist is being hailed as a hero in the Netherlands after he neutralised the knifeman who injured four people in Amsterdam. The perpetrator was from Donetsk in Ukraine.

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