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BP spill repercussions spill over

The BP spill didn’t only affect the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). It has broad global consequences, hitting access to oil and gas in the Arctic.

Published on 29th July, 2010 at 17:23 under news.

Svalbard polar bear succumbs to Pole

A polar bear in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has been at the centre of a murder mystery, but police believe they’ve now got their man.

Published on 28th July, 2010 at 18:12 under news.

Norway top country for Swedish job seekers

Increasing unemployment amongst Sweden’s youths is making young graduates choose to enter the Norwegian labor market, reports Stockholm News.

Published on 28th July, 2010 at 10:00 under news.Last Updated on 28th July 2010 at 16:34.

New UK crop circles attract Nowegian expert

A fresh crop circle reported from a passing train in Gloucestershire cut a Norwegian expert’s holiday short recently, according to the BBC.

Published on 28th July, 2010 at 08:00 under news.Last Updated on 28th July 2010 at 16:36.

‘Bookseller of Kabul’ author ordered to pay damages

Norwegian journalist Åsne Seierstad, author of international bestselling novel “The Bookseller of Kabul”, has been ordered to pay 125,000 kroner in damages for invasion of privacy.

Published on 27th July, 2010 at 15:58 under news.

UK fundraising balloon reaches Norway

A charity balloon released by a British 10-year-old girl at a UK village fete brought two families in contact with each other after having travelled all the way to Norway.

Published on 27th July, 2010 at 11:53 under news.

Norway supports ICJ’s advisory opinion on Kosovo independence

Norway has welcomed the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion that the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by the self-proclaimed Kosovo from…

Published on 26th July, 2010 at 15:22 under news.

Entertainment guide for Oslo

26.07 – 01.08.10

Published on 26th July, 2010 at 14:39 under entertainment.

Norway rafting accident kills four

Four Ukrainians died in a rafting accident today at Ridderspranget on the river Sjoa in Oppland County, after three two-man rafts capsized.

Published on 24th July, 2010 at 22:30 under news.

THINK motors to Asia

Norway’s THINK Holdings and Japanese ITOCHU Corporation have signed an agreement to bring the THINK City further on in Asia.

Published on 23rd July, 2010 at 12:28 under news.

Norwegian smokers switch cigarettes for snus

A new study shows Norwegian men tend to replace cigarettes with snus when quitting smoking.

Published on 23rd July, 2010 at 11:41 under news.

Riddu Riddu Festival discusses climate change

The 19th edition of indigenous Sami Riddu Riddu Festival in Kåfjord in North Norway started yesterday, with what organizers promise to be an even more varied…

Published on 22nd July, 2010 at 21:18 under entertainment.Last Updated on 23rd July 2010 at 08:25.

Politician suggests end to immigration discrimination

The use of the term “second generation immigrants” could be phased out. KrF’s (Christian Democrats) Knut Arild Hareide MP wants to replace it with…

Published on 22nd July, 2010 at 16:00 under news.

‘Wolfish’ Ryanair passenger arrested

A Ryanair passenger experienced a different kind of sandwich this week when he landed at Rygge airport. Three policemen arrested him for complaining about the…

Published on 22nd July, 2010 at 12:33 under news.Last Updated on 22nd July 2010 at 15:53.

Somali pirates release Norwegian UBT Ocean

The Norwegian vessel UBT Ocean was released yesterday, after being hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Madagascar five months ago.

Published on 21st July, 2010 at 12:38 under news.

Norway sets world carbon emissions example

Results from a new scientific report show Norway was the country most dedicated to minimizing carbon emissions in built environments in 2009.

Published on 21st July, 2010 at 11:39 under news.

Molde Jazz Festival turns 50

The Molde Jazz Festival was established in 1961 as a small weekend festival. Nowadays, it is the biggest jazz festival in Norway and one of the biggest in…

Published on 20th July, 2010 at 21:09 under entertainment.

Norwegians put science first

The latest Eurobarometer made by the European Commission on attitudes towards science and technology shows that more than a third of Norwegians believe it’s…

Published on 20th July, 2010 at 14:18 under news.

Norway’s Crown Princess involves youth in fight against HIV

“We are at a crossroads and we need young people to be at the forefront of our efforts. Join me to pave the way for new leaders,

Published on 19th July, 2010 at 16:53 under news.

Oslo Live Festival: Crystal Castles stole the show

Four days of partying and music in the middle of Oslo have come to an end for this year. The Foreigner went out and asked several people about their opinion of…

Published on 19th July, 2010 at 15:54 under entertainment.Last Updated on 19th July 2010 at 16:49.

Norway and UK approve Islay field exploitation

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (OED) and the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change have approved Total’s project to develop its Islay…

Published on 18th July, 2010 at 11:28 under news.Last Updated on 18th July 2010 at 15:45.

French coach substitutes entire team

Laurent Blanc, recently-appointed coach of the French national football team, has announced none of the players that participated in the World Cup in South…

Published on 17th July, 2010 at 14:49 under sports.

Gjøa platform gets land-based power

Statoil’s Gjøa platform was powered up last Sunday, when its electricity supply from the company’s Mongstad facility was turned on.

Published on 16th July, 2010 at 17:52 under news.Last Updated on 17th July 2010 at 10:28.

Norway’s Crown Princess to attend AIDS conference in Vienna

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit will be travelling to Vienna to attend the AIDS 2010 conference gala this weekend.

Published on 16th July, 2010 at 12:04 under news.Last Updated on 16th July 2010 at 17:31.

Norway extradites Kosovo Serb inmate

Norwegian authorities have extradited a Kosovo Serb who allegedly committed war crimes in March 1999, according to EULEX, the EU rule-of-law mission in Kosovo.

Published on 15th July, 2010 at 22:51 under news.Last Updated on 16th July 2010 at 17:31.

Alleged terrorist extradited to Norway

The man police suspect of being part of an al-Qaida plot to attack Norway arrested in Germany last week landed at Oslo airport yesterday.

Published on 15th July, 2010 at 19:23 under news.Last Updated on 16th July 2010 at 17:31.

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