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End of Covid-19 lockdown postponed for 2nd time, as Norway cautious of Delta spread

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021By Editor

The Norwegian health minister has announced that the long-awaited end of lockdown will be postponed until at least mid-August amid fears about the growth of the more contagious Delta variant. … Read More >End of Covid-19 lockdown postponed for 2nd time, as Norway cautious of Delta spread

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Hungary demands money Norway ‘owes’ after Nordic nation suspends financial aid over NGO funding row

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Hungary’s government has criticized Norway after the Nordic country announced on Friday that it will refuse to pay €220 million ($259 million) in financial aid, due to Budapest’s failure to resolve a disagreement over NGO funding … Read More >Hungary demands money Norway ‘owes’ after Nordic nation suspends financial aid over NGO funding row

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EU disease agency predicts five-fold increase in Covid-19 prevalence by August 1

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021By Editor

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has said it expects the prevalence of Covid-19 to increase sharply in the coming weeks, reaching 420 cases per 100,000 by August 1, five times more than last week. … Read More >EU disease agency predicts five-fold increase in Covid-19 prevalence by August 1

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Norway to pay compensation for AstraZeneca side effects as patients who suffered from Pfizer & Moderna watch and wait

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

At least three claims over serious side effects of Oxford-made vaccine AstraZeneca have been upheld in Norway, resulting in financial compensation. Dozens more are expecting a ruling in connection with coronavirus-jab reactions. … Read More >Norway to pay compensation for AstraZeneca side effects as patients who suffered from Pfizer & Moderna watch and wait

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Spying on allies ‘unacceptable,’ Norway tells US as Oslo reportedly summons top American embassy official

Posted on June 6, 2021June 6, 2021By Editor

Norwegian defense officials have met with American embassy staff to express their concerns after the US was accused of spying on NATO ally politicians, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and officials in Norway. … Read More >Spying on allies ‘unacceptable,’ Norway tells US as Oslo reportedly summons top American embassy official

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Covid-19 vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca should be excluded over potential side effects – Norwegian health experts

Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021By Editor

The Institute of Public Health in Norway has recommended against the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, adding to a recommendation of permanently avoiding the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab over side effect fears. … Read More >Covid-19 vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca should be excluded over potential side effects – Norwegian health experts

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Norway to introduce Covid-19 vaccine certificates to attend events, before EU-compatible version rolled out

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

The Norwegian prime minister has said the country will bring in Covid vaccine passports, which will allow holders to attend events before the government brings in EU-compliant certificates later that month. … Read More >Norway to introduce Covid-19 vaccine certificates to attend events, before EU-compatible version rolled out

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Norwegian health experts recommend stopping further use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

The Institute of Public Health in Norway has recommended that the government stop using the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a lengthy review of the jab. Oslo suspended its use on March 11. … Read More >Norwegian health experts recommend stopping further use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine

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Fears of oil spill in North Sea as Dutch cargo ship evacuated, left adrift off Norwegian coast

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

A Dutch cargo ship could cause an oil spill in the North Sea after it was dramatically evacuated amid stormy weather following an engine failure, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has warned. … Read More >Fears of oil spill in North Sea as Dutch cargo ship evacuated, left adrift off Norwegian coast

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More than 100 kilos of dynamite found as police arrest 6 in series of raids across Norway

Posted on March 27, 2021March 27, 2021By Editor

Police in Norway have recovered more than 100 kilos of dynamite and detained at least six people after a series of raids on homes in the Sorlandet region during an operation that began on Wednesday evening. … Read More >More than 100 kilos of dynamite found as police arrest 6 in series of raids across Norway