His defense lawyer, Jon Gunnar Christensen, says his client does not admit guilt. Troms County Municipality announces a major initiative for young people not in school or work. Over 3,000 people aged 15-29 in the county are neither in employment nor education.
Cecilie Mathisen, leader of the main committee for competence, calls the figures serious. The committee will prioritize closer cooperation with NAV and the municipalities. Five people on electric scooters were stopped by police in Tromsø on the night of Friday.
They are suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, will be presented for evidence collection, and cases will be opened. Police had to expel three guests from an establishment after a fight. During the fight, one person started bleeding because an earring was torn off.
Police in Tromsø responded to concerns about dogs appearing hot in a car on Thursday afternoon. Police could not reach the owner and let the dogs out for air. Police warn dog owners that it can become dangerously hot for dogs in a car in direct sunlight even if it is only 13 degrees outside in Tromsø.
Senja Municipality decided to save 43 million kroner in the budget from 2026 to 2029. The County Governor of Troms and Finnmark believed the municipality should have been considered for registration in ROBEK. ROBEK is a list of municipalities that must obtain state approval for all financial decisions after falling into economic imbalance.
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development assessed the case but concluded that the municipality will not be registered. The criteria for ROBEK registration were met, but a provision in the Local Government Act allows for exemption. The County Governor noted that the municipality had sufficient savings at the start of 2026, which the ministry agreed with.
The Russian Consulate General in Kirkenes marked the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Russian-Norwegian border on Thursday, May 14. The consulate wrote on social media that the two peoples have always been able to find a common language, maintain trust and stable conditions in the Arctic. The Norwegian Football Association has set the 3rd round of the women's cup.
Tromsø IL meets Vålerenga at home. VIF includes Alta native Eline Hegg. A sibling duel is set at Romssa Arena on Tuesday, as Eline's sister Nora plays for Tromsø IL.
Vålerenga is in 2nd place in the Toppserien. Tromsø IL holds the same position in the 1st division. Røa, who beat Alta IF 10-0, meets Stabæk at home.