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05:16:32 — Friday, 12th March, 2010

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Navy band to get more rests

Budget cuts mean concerts could be curtailed.

Published on 11th March, 2010 at 20:09 under news.

Finance minister to tighten purse strings

“The state must get its growing costs under control,” says Johnsen.

Published on 11th March, 2010 at 14:10 under news.

Israel attracts heavy censure

Government protests strongly against building in East Jerusalem.

Published on 11th March, 2010 at 11:22 under news.

Infrastructure and transport in decay

Engineers estimate huge repair bill.

Published on 10th March, 2010 at 14:53 under news.

Lorry loaded with F-16 missiles crashes

Military spokesman says public was never in danger.

Published on 10th March, 2010 at 13:25 under news.

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.

Published on 9th March, 2010 at 11:12 under news.

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…

Published on 8th March, 2010 at 15:11 under news.

Girls die in drowning accident

Community gathers in shock and sorrow.

Published on 8th March, 2010 at 11:01 under news.

Record number apply to international schools

Norwegian school system blamed.

Published on 8th March, 2010 at 08:29 under news.

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.

Published on 5th March, 2010 at 14:18 under business.

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.

Published on 4th March, 2010 at 15:10 under news.

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.

Scandinavians to introduce malpractice register

Health authorities respond.

Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 13:16 under news.

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

“No comment”, says assistant director of communications.

Published on 2nd March, 2010 at 14:37 under news.

Prostitution law fails victims

Police and Ministry of Justice face criticism.

Published on 2nd March, 2010 at 12:35 under news.

A service-man’s life

People working in this branch are former sportsmen, lovers of snow, and skiing.

Published on 1st March, 2010 at 12:18 under columns.

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…

Published on 1st March, 2010 at 11:32 under columns.

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.

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Fart. Expensive in excess, not smelly. (Fart means speed)
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