Norwegian elite support immigration

January 16, 2019 in Society & Culture

The social elite in Norway are more supportive of immigration than the rest of the country’s population. The elite are also very supportive of the welfare state, but not everyone with lots of money is thrilled with the redistribution of wealth.

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March 10, 2012 in Natural Sciences

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March 9, 2012 in Agriculture & Fisheries

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March 9, 2012 in Society & Culture

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First ever quantum leap in antihydrogen atoms

March 8, 2012 in Natural Sciences

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The gentle drone

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March 7, 2012 in Natural Sciences

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The youngest smoke more

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An increasing number of children under 15 years old have started to smoke during the last 40 years in Europe.

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