Preliminary figures from the Emergency Police (UP) shows that the number of people killed in traffic accidents in 2009 is 214. This is the lowest number since the 1950s.

Fireworks Party Costs 200 Million for Norway

Between 150 and 200 million NOK was spent for fireworks allover the country in the first day of 2010

Norway Looks for Solution to Save Vanunu

The Israeli nuclear scientist,Mordechai Vanunu was again arrested in Israel after he had a meeting with a Norwegian woman. The government now set on to grant asylum right to Vanunu

One out of Five Do not Seek Jobs

A recent report published by The National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI) revealed that 20 percent of the unemployed have not applied for any jobs in the past year.

Sickness Absence Increases Sharply

Sickness absence has increased by 11 percent in one year, show figures of The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). This is the highest increase since 2000. Number of flu cases have doubled and sickness absence is now 7.7 percent.

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