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Entertainment guide 12.03 – 14.02.10

Friday Lunch

The rest of the week’s entertainment guide will be coming tomorrow. Check back for details.

Published on 12th March, 2010 at 18:15 under entertainment.

Cross-Country skiing 1990s

Training can be a health hazard

20 percent risk of heart attacks.

Published on 12th March, 2010 at 15:18 under news.

Whooper-swan

Swan deaths escalate in Rogaland

A tough winter takes its toll.

Published on 12th March, 2010 at 13:26 under news.

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Royal Norwegian Navy Band

Navy band to get more rests

Budget cuts mean concerts could be curtailed.

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

Sigbjørn Johnsen, Minister of Finance

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.

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Israel attracts heavy censure

Jonas Gahr Støre
Government protests strongly against building in East Jerusalem.

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

Infrastructure and transport in decay

Rusty broken drain (Illustration photo)
Engineers estimate huge repair bill.

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

 

Lorry loaded with F-16 missiles crashes

IRIS-T air-to-air missile
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

Ceramic piggy bank
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

Paula Seling
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

Cigarette
Tobacco giant claims concealing tobacco products contravenes competition law.

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

 

International Women’s Day

Bust of Clara Zetkin in Dresden
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

Pencil and pen collection
Norwegian school system blamed.

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

Ode to Chicago

Mussels
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.

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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

Biodiesel pump
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

Safinatun Najah School (Illus. photo)
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

Yellow cermaic IKEA eggcup and egg
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

Ringerike hospital (Illustration photo)
Health authorities respond.

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

 

Editor’s tip for a trip: Njåskogen

Frøylandsvannet
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

Norwegian Royal Palace, Oslo
“No comment”, says assistant director of communications.

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

 

Prostitution law fails victims

Black boots with high heels
Police and Ministry of Justice face criticism.

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

A service-man’s life

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

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

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