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Record number of people join the Church of Norway – growing interest among young adults

In recent years, the Church of Norway has taken several steps in a more inclusive direction, including the adoption of a genuine same-sex liturgy in 2016.

Labour is destroying British pub culture

British pubs introduce last orders at 9pm after Reeves’ tax raid. Higher national insurance bills are pushing pub landlords to cut opening hours. This is just one of several Labour attacks on British pub culture.

From zero to 5,000: Struggle over refugees in centre-right bloc

There is considerable disagreement within the centre-right opposition in Norway about how many UN refugees the country should accept if Conservative leader Erna Solberg forms a government. While FrP wants to reduce the number to zero, Venstre is in favour of increasing it to 5,000, in line with UN recommendations.

Record number of pupils thrown out of Oslo schools – Abid Raja sounds the alarm

Osloskolen has recently seen a marked increase in the number of pupils who are excluded after committing serious or repeated offences. While the Education Authority emphasises the need to maintain a safe school environment, the Liberal Party’s knowledge policy spokesperson, Abid Raja, fears that this practice could lead to permanent exclusion for these “vulnerable young […]

FpU leader critical of Oslo’s first petrol-free “petrol station”

The former petrol station, located in Karl Johans gate, was on Thursday converted into a pure charging station for electric cars by the company St1 Norge.

More and more young people in Norway are worried about rising food prices

Figures from Statistics Norway (SSB) show that food prices in Norway have risen by 8.6 per cent in the 12 months to Thursday last week.

Russia prepares for attack on Sumy, 67,000 soldiers at the border

67,000 soldiers on Ukraine’s northern border are preparing an attack on the city of Sumy, Zelenskyj claims. He also claims that China has now sent soldiers to Russia, which is operating inside Ukraine.

Jon Helgheim (FrP) explains the party’s position on Islam, immigration and Trump

After Akershus County Deputy Mayor Liv Gustavsen (FrP) attended a Ramadan iftar organised by the Gülen movement, questions have arisen about FrP’s policy towards Islam and migrants. Document has interviewed Jon Helgheim, political advisor for FrP, to get clarification.

High prices affect more and more Norwegians

Even in a seemingly prosperous country like Norway, more and more people are struggling to make ends meet due to rising prices.

EU with adverts for World War 3: How to survive for 72 hours

Almost two weeks ago, the European Commission launched a kind of promotional video for World War III, in which EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib shows what she has in her bag to survive for 72 hours after the outbreak of war. Now she is met with criticism and ridicule.