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Sunday, November 01, 2026
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Halloween night resulted in what police described as serious chaos, including one confrontation where officers nearly discharged their firearms. The unrest followed a week of grimmer news: a baby has died after an attack and authorities admitted that safety regulations were missing before a separate fatal accident occurred.
Oslo and Bergen cut public transport prices today, providing a rare moment of relief for the daily commute. It is unlikely to pacify everyone; the Vegan Society is suing the state to have veganism legally recognized as a belief system, while residents near the capital are protesting the opening of a new explosives factory in their neighborhood.
Housing frustrations have found a specific target in Bergen, where a single owner from Cyprus has acquired nine entire apartment buildings for use as short-term rentals. Meanwhile, SpaceX is lobbyng for a meeting with officials to discuss Starlink coverage for the Arctic, though the government has yet to put them on the calendar.
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Police experienced a busy and chaotic Halloween night, responding to several serious incidents, including one where officers reportedly considered discharging their firearms.
NRK:
Travel Halloween: Police may have had to fire shots
During a busy Halloween night, police faced a situation where they might have had to discharge their firearms.
VG:
Halloween Chaos: "Very Serious"
Incidents related to Halloween have caused chaos and are described as very serious.
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Public transport fares in Oslo and Bergen have been cut, with the new reduced prices taking effect starting today.
VG:
Oslo and Bergen: Today Prices Are Cut
Public transport prices in Oslo and Bergen are being reduced starting today.
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A baby has died following an attack. Separately, it was reported that regulations for securing equipment were not in place prior to a fatal accident.
VG:
Died After Attack
A baby has died following an attack.
NRK:
Had no rules for securing before fatal accident
Regulations for securing equipment were not in place prior to a fatal accident occurring.
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Local residents in Bergen are expressing frustration over the impact of short-term rentals, with a specific focus on nine Airbnb apartment buildings in the city that are reportedly owned by an individual from Cyprus.
E24:
Nine Airbnb Properties Owned in Bergen
Nine Airbnb apartment buildings in Bergen are owned by an individual from Cyprus, while local residents express frustration over short-term rentals impacting their living conditions.
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The Norwegian Vegan Society is taking legal action against the state, arguing that veganism should be officially recognized as a belief system.
NRK:
Norwegian Vegan Society sues state over veganism status
The Norwegian Vegan Society is initiating a lawsuit against the state, arguing that veganism should be recognized as a belief system.
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Plans for a new explosives factory being established near Oslo have ignited anger and outrage among local residents.
Dagbladet:
Explosives factory near Oslo: - I am furious
A new explosives factory being established near Oslo has sparked anger and outrage from local residents.
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SpaceX is looking to meet with Norwegian authorities to discuss its Starlink Mobile technology, which could potentially provide internet coverage in remote Arctic regions, though no meeting has been scheduled yet.
E24:
SpaceX to Meet Norway on Starlink Mobile
SpaceX is seeking a meeting with Norwegian authorities regarding its Starlink Mobile technology, which could provide coverage in remote Arctic areas. However, no meeting has been scheduled yet.
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Commentator Thomas Seltzer has declared the end of the MAGA movement, offering reflections on its impact and future.
Nettavisen:
Thomas Seltzer: MAGA is over
Commentator Thomas Seltzer declares the end of the MAGA movement, reflecting on its impact and future.
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