School Results and Road Opening in Focus

Østfold news from the past 48 hours has been dominated by the publication of primary and lower secondary school results, uncertainty over the opening of a road in Moss, and potential cuts at the hospital that could reduce night-time ambulance services. Crime news remains in the background, including an accident in Rakkestad and a macabre discovery in Halden.

Østfold News: Education – School Results Revealed

Moss Avis has published the results for primary schools and lower secondary schools (ungdomsskole) in Østfold county. Parents and pupils can view the performance of their respective schools. (Moss Avis) This publication comes in a context where school results are closely monitored by local authorities. The authorities have not yet provided any detailed analysis, but the data makes it possible to assess the progress of schools in Østfold.

Infrastructure: in Moss, a road appears ready but with no opening date

In Moss, a road appears visually completed, but the authorities have still not announced an opening date. (Moss Avis) Uncertainty persists for road users, who are waiting for details about the timeline. This road project, whose technical details have not been made public, could improve local traffic once opened.

Health: the hospital wants to save two million, night ambulances at risk

The regional hospital plans to save two million kroner, according to Fredriksstad Blad. This budget cut could mean fewer ambulances on duty at night. (Fredriksstad Blad) The exact consequences for response times are not yet known, but the issue is causing concern among staff and residents of Østfold. The health authorities have not commented further.

📌 Local briefs

Hash smuggling: five convictions. A recent judgment by the Søndre Østfold court sentenced five people for organizing and carrying out a major smuggling operation. In November 2025, a BMW registered in Germany was intercepted at the old Svinesund bridge with 23.67 kilos of hash hidden in the doors. The market value was estimated at 2.5 million kroner. (NRK Østfold)

Pedestrian hit in Rakkestad. A man was struck by a car's side mirror in Rakkestad, outside a pedestrian crossing, in an area with a 30 km/h speed limit. He was taken to Kalnes hospital for examinations. The driver, a man in his twenties, was reported and his driver's license confiscated. (NRK Østfold)

Macabre discovery in Halden. A resident of Halden found pig and goat heads, entrails, and rubbish while walking his dog between Prestebakke and Kornsjø. The man contacted the local newspaper rather than the police. (NRK Østfold)

Knife assault trial in Fredrikstad. A 19-year-old young man is on trial for a knife assault that occurred on 25 June at Leie cemetery. The victim received an 11 cm stab wound and lost a kidney function. The defendant, who is already serving a sentence for violence, denies the charges. (NRK Østfold)

Rail disruptions at Oslo S. On Friday 13 November, an electrical fault (jordfeil) halted all trains at Oslo S during the morning rush. Services resumed, but delays and cancellations continued. (NRK Østfold)

Sources: NRK Østfold, Fredriksstad Blad, Moss Avis, The Local Norway — Period: 13 November 2026 and 14 November 2026