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Navy band to get more rests

Budget cuts mean concerts could be curtailed.
Finance minister to tighten purse strings
“The state must get its growing costs under control,” says Johnsen.
OECD tells Norway to put the brakes on

Organisation criticises high spending and inefficiency.
Published on 9th March, 2010 at 15:38 under news.Last Updated on 11th March 2010 at 14:11.
Two voices, two pianists

After an interesting national final, Romania has picked out its representatives for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.
Published on 9th March, 2010 at 12:59 under entertainment.Last Updated on 9th March 2010 at 13:09.
Philip Morris to sue Norwegian state

Tobacco giant claims concealing tobacco products contravenes competition law.
International Women’s Day

It is 100 years today since the German feminist Clara Zetkin’s idea of International Women’s Day was born. Here’s a short round-up of some of today’s…
Girls die in drowning accident
Community gathers in shock and sorrow.
Record number apply to international schools
Ode to Chicago

One of my favorite places to eat is The Windy City, Chicago. Favorite of favorites is The Chicago Chop House, probably the best steakhouse on the planet (and…
Published on 6th March, 2010 at 08:32 under entertainment.
Entertainment guide 05.03 – 11.03.10

Editor’s tip: If you don’t feel like making a roast this Sunday, you could always take a trip out to Obrestad Fyr (lighthouse) on the same road just before…
Published on 5th March, 2010 at 18:36 under entertainment.Last Updated on 5th March 2010 at 21:21.
Record year for Oil Fund
Government Pension Fund Global performs better than expectations.
Biodiesel battle looms

Punch-up at the pumps for Stoltenberg again.
Published on 5th March, 2010 at 13:37 under news.Last Updated on 5th March 2010 at 20:37.
Earth tremor in Rogaland
Shockwaves felt as far away as Hedmark.
Hijab discussion covers up children’s rights

Ombudsman expresses concern about polarisation.
Published on 4th March, 2010 at 13:29 under news.Last Updated on 4th March 2010 at 15:08.
Choice Hotels make dog’s dinner of ecological breakfast

Mystery test reveals thinly-spread promise.
Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 21:58 under news.Last Updated on 4th March 2010 at 11:26.
Editor’s tip for a trip: Njåskogen

The Stavanger Region has a multitude of good walks to offer.
Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 11:35 under new-in-town.
“Impostor” discovered at Palace
Prostitution law fails victims
A service-man’s life

People working in this branch are former sportsmen, lovers of snow, and skiing.
Did you know? Norwegians: The foolhardy of the winter games

Legend has it that Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. One mustn’t take this literally, but having a look at the Olympic sports practiced by this…
Vancouver 2010 News: Northug strikes again

Norwegian makes it nine for Norway.
Published on 1st March, 2010 at 11:04 under sports.Last Updated on 5th March 2010 at 10:30.
Norwegian News in English
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Doubtful on a first date
Titt. It means “look”. - Strange Norwegian names.
Good opposite to Odd too.
Even (M). Well, good for your maths, making sure the floor that you have just laid is level, and to describe your temper. Very bold if you say: “hello, I’m Even” and your last name is Ruud. - Strange Norwegian names.
An unfortunate combination
Bent Ove - Strange Norwegian names.
Great chat-up line.
Randi (F) and Willy (M). - Strange Norwegian customs.
How to talk at a Norwegian party 1
Mm-mmh and ja with a sharp intake of breath - Strange Norwegian customs.
Manners, please!
Zip in front of someone through an open door so it closes in their face behind you. - Strange Norwegian words.
Was it an asocial or an antisocial habit?
Fart. Expensive in excess, not smelly. (Fart means speed) - Strange Norwegian names.
Flower-power in Norwegian
Gro (F). She must be a wonderful Gardener.
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