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Two killed in Oslo 'terror attack': What we know so far - The Local …
Jun 25, 2022 · The shooter's name has not yet been released. However, the man, 42, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorism, police said in a press conference on Saturday morning. According to the police, the man is a Norwegian citizen of Iranian origin. The suspect is believed to have acted alone.
EXPLAINED: How different is the Norwegian prison system really?
Dec 13, 2023 · How low are reoffending rates in Norway? A study commissioned by the Norwegian Correctional Services found that Norway's reconviction rate -- the percentage of inmates reconvicted within two years of release was 18 percent in 2018 (the most recent year covered). This compared to 32 percent in Sweden and Denmark, 33 percent in Finland, and 21 percent in Iceland.
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A foreigner’s guide to understanding Norwegian politics in five …
Dec 9, 2022 · Its current leader, Audun Lysbakken, will step down in 2023. Red Party (Rødt):This is the party to the furthest left of Norwegian politics. The party was founded in 2007 and is headed up by Bjørnar Moxnes. In 2021 the party delivered its best-ever election results and, like the Progress Party, is opposed to the EU.
EXPLAINED: Norway's border with Russia - The Local Norway
Mar 31, 2022 · The border is marked by bright yellow markers on the Norwegian side and red-green striped posting on the Russian side. The closest town to the border is Kirkenes, about 10 miles away. Many of the road signs are in both Russian and Norwegian. Below, you can see the proximity of Kirkenes to the border. The grey line is Norway's border with Russia.
EXPLAINED: How Norway could be impacted by Russia's invasion …
Feb 24, 2022 · Norway has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "This attack is a serious violation of international law and endangers the lives of innocent people. The Russian authorities have full responsibility for throwing Europe into this very dark situation. Therefore, Russia must immediately stop its military actions and respect Ukraine's ...
EXPLAINED: What are Norway’s new travel rules? - The Local Norway
Sep 27, 2021 · Quarantine hotels in Norway cost 500 kroner per night for adults and 250 kroner per night for kids aged between 10-17. Travellers will still need to quarantine for a minimum of three days, though. They will be released from quarantine after a negative PCR test taken no earlier than three days after their arrival is returned.