Tag: welfare
Convicted psychiatrist’s cases reviewed
The government ministry in charge of children's and equality issues is "evaluating" whether there's reason to further review child protection cases that involved a...
New laws aid travelers, teens, parents
Several new laws took effect from July 1, including one aimed at improving the rights of consumers while out traveling. Another prevents marriage before...
Convoy heroes win overdue acclaim
Ships were decorated, canons boomed at noon, flags flew and memorials were planned all over the country when Norway celebrated both Liberation- and Veterans'...
ESA sues Norway for discrimination
European competition authorities are taking Norway to court for alleged discrimination against fathers. The ESA (EFTA Surveillance Authority) doesn't think they get a fair...
Half losing faith in the welfare state
A new survey of Norwegians indicates that just over half think their country's welfare system will worsen in the years ahead. Only 10 percent...
Record-low fertility rate raises concern
Only 56,600 children were born in Norway last year, 2,300 fewer than in 2016 and resulting in the lowest national fertility rate ever recorded....
Fur farmers fight pending shutdown
After repeated incidents of animal abuse and complaints from animal welfare activists, Norway's newly expanded coalition government now plans to phase out the entire...
Year ended with upbeat statistics
The Christmas and New Year holidays are supposed to be a time for thoughtful assessments of the year that's passed and the one that's...
Mysterious deaths tied to isolation
The deaths of a 68-year-old woman and her two daughters, age 35 and 28, have set off sorrow and soul-searching in the large Oslo...
State fails to halt abuse of children
A devastating report by a state commission has angered but not surprised Norway's government minister in charge of equality and family issues. The report found...
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