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Entertainment guide for Stavanger 04.09 – 10.09.10

Editor’s tip: Numusic starts this week and as always, it promises to be a varied event with a mixture of many genres. This year’s eminent composer-in-residence is American Steve Reich, one of the pioneers of minimalist music.
Published on 3rd September, 2010 at 08:45 under entertainment.
Norwegian art and architecture on display
If you are travelling to other parts of Scandinavia this weekend, there is the chance to see works by two different Norwegians in two different big cities.
Published on 3rd September, 2010 at 07:55 under entertainment.
Telenor and Opera in Internet deal
Telenor and Opera Software have signed an agreement to distribute and run the Opera Mini mobile browser worldwide.
140 million euro wind farm to Stavanger
Eurus Energy Group has started building a 140 million euro wind farm in Høg-Jæren Energipark, approximately 40 km south of Stavanger.
Government bid to cut hospital waiting times fails
Patients requiring hospital treatment in Norway have to wait longer despite governmental measures to cut the queues. One of the Coalition’s most important health policies is proving to be a political wound that won’t heal.
Published on 1st September, 2010 at 16:55 under news.Last Updated on 1st September 2010 at 19:59.
Norwegian patterns hit the Italian catwalks
What do traditional Norwegian sweaters and footwear have in common with stylish and foggy Milan?
Published on 1st September, 2010 at 13:57 under news.Last Updated on 3rd September 2010 at 08:11.
Støre balances trade against Chinese human rights

Norway’s Labour (Ap) Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been in Beijing to discuss further cooperation with China in the Arctic region, but admits the…
Government announces Hardanger undersea cable committees

Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johanssen has appointed four separate bodies to consider the undersea Hardanger power cable.
International students flock to the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo ranks among Europe’s leading universities in Europe and provide many activities for students. Many international students came to…
Published on 31st August, 2010 at 12:44 under new-in-town.
Money flows in to help Pakistani flood victims

Aid agencies say Norwegians have started donating money to help victims of recent floods in Pakistan.
Nazi ballerina spy loved Norway to death
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A blonde Russian polyglot ballerina is allegedly responsible for Germany’s easy conquest of Norway in World War II.
Published on 29th August, 2010 at 13:15 under news.Last Updated on 29th August 2010 at 14:51.
Entertainment guide for Stavanger 28.08 – 03.09.10

Editor’s tip: If you’d like to start your musical season in a relaxed mood, why not go to Stavanger konserthus this Thursday to hear SSO perform some of…
Published on 28th August, 2010 at 11:53 under entertainment.
Entertainment guide for Oslo 28.08 - 03.09.10

If you’d like to hear pleasant and touching sounds, as well as see a great artist, you’ll have the opportunity this week when Sting comes to Oslo to give a…
Published on 27th August, 2010 at 21:44 under entertainment.
Birkenbeinerrittet for foreigners

Standing in a warehouse in Økern, in eastern Oslo, raising my hand to increase my bid for a bike as a friend translated numbers for me so I could keep up with…
Published on 27th August, 2010 at 20:30 under columns.Last Updated on 27th August 2010 at 21:30.
Extreme autumn weather to hit Norway

A leading climate researcher has warned a hurricane system in the Atlantic Ocean could cause extreme weather conditions in Norway this autumn.
Norway advocates for African Somali pirate prosecutions

Norway is making sustained efforts towards long-term, deterrent measures to discourage Somali pirates and enforce appropriate punishments for their acts in the…
Published on 26th August, 2010 at 13:39 under news.Last Updated on 26th August 2010 at 14:59.
Labrusca Fund owner aims to surpass himself
Fillip Weintraub, former head portfolio manager at Norway’s Skagen Global Fund, wants to beat his previous investment record.
Published on 26th August, 2010 at 09:45 under business.Last Updated on 27th August 2010 at 20:12.
Norway and UK sign joint renewables agreement

Norway’s Oil and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johansen and UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry MP have signed a deal to secure Britain a safe gas supply and…
Published on 26th August, 2010 at 00:21 under news.Last Updated on 26th August 2010 at 09:47.
Interest grows for Norway-Denmark fast train

The possibility of a three-hour train journey between Oslo and Copenhagen is one step closer. A new report shows most passengers would happily stop flying if…
Preparations underway for weekend’s Birkebeinerrittet

Parts of Norway are as effervescent as a recently opened, well-shaken soda in the run-up to what the organizers claim is the world’s largest cross-country…
Ferries to Denmark cancelled

Bad weather has forced ferry companies Color Line and Fjordline to cancel all of their sailings between Kristiansand and Hirtshals.
Foreign convicts imprisoned by Norway’s system

The number of foreign criminals arrested in Oslo has doubled in ten years. Legislation has been tightened up, but many are outstaying their welcome because of…
Published on 24th August, 2010 at 13:24 under news.Last Updated on 24th August 2010 at 13:42.
Norwegian prices and service put tourists off

Wealthy tourists are dropping Norway in favour of its European competitors. The country’s travel industry is lacking competence and suffering from…
Middle East peace talks gain Norway’s approval
Norway’s given the US-led initiative inviting Israelis and Palestinians to restart direct peace talks the thumbs-up.
Local heroes save children from the deep

Rescue divers from Rogaland Fire Brigade saved three children from a watery death when the car they were in plunged into the sea.
Entertainment guide for Stavanger 21.08 – 27.08.10

Editor’s tip: If you’d really like to experience something different this week, take a trip out to Bryne to see the Nordic Tractor Pulling Championships. A…
Published on 21st August, 2010 at 09:44 under entertainment.Last Updated on 21st August 2010 at 16:59.
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Your way, or Norway?
- Strange Norwegian words.
Topical illness these days. Many swines on the road, too.
Pigg. As far as I know, they don’t use pork products in tyres. (Piggdekk are studded winter tyres) - Strange Norwegian customs.
Happens most days
Driving! - Strange Norwegian names.
Do not want to know, really, thanks.
Wenche (F) is a very unfortunate name. - Strange Norwegian names.
Yes, he is Even Odd
Odd (M). As good for your maths as nr. 6, canon-fodder, Sodd (see above), and “hello, I’m Odd” (or Bent, make up your mind). - Strange Norwegian words.
But who can say with any certainty?
Smell. You can slam, but not smell a door? - Unfortunate Norwegian abbreviations.
Who got there first?
Health and Safety in Norwegian is Helse Miljoe og Sikkerhet, abbreviated to HMS. What would Elisabeth II have to say about this, I wonder? - Strange Norwegian customs.
Who are you and what are you like?
Stare at people as you pass them on a walk. - Strange Norwegian words.
Was it an asocial or an antisocial habit?
Fart. Expensive in excess, not smelly. (Fart means speed)
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- Entertainment guide for Oslo 21.08 - 27.08.10
- Hope fades for missing Danish boaters
- ‘Irresponsible’ mackerel quotas unite Norway and Scotland
- SAS results look up
- Big night of celebrations for the Norwegian fashion industry
- Search for missing Danes resumes
- More attacks on Norwegian soldiers
- No More Lullabies for Norwegian singer
- Americans devour Norwegian salmon
- Tourism and conservation to meet in the Arctic
- Police search for missing 13-year-old
- Scottish minister visits Norway to discuss renewables and money
- Private-equity funds pour into Nordic economies
- Flawed Norwegian flags cheered a bad French match
- Norway’s Thorkildsen secures Diamond League gold.
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