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Articles Archive for August, 2012
We found 29 posts.
1. Anti-bullying official appointed
Norway is to engage its first bullying ombudsman soon to work with teenagers in Buskerud County, reports say.
Published on 31st August, 2012 at 4:48pm by Lyndsey Smith.
2. Norwegian import tariffs no bed of roses for Denmark
As the debate about whether the Muppet Show’s Swedish chef is speaking Swedish or Norwegian continues, Norway’s other Scandinavian neighbours the Danes are unhappy with tariffs imposed on agricultural products including cheese and flowers, especially Hydrangeas.
Published on 30th August, 2012 at 10:28pm by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
3. Authorities to reduce doctor’s waiting room times
New Ministry of Health and Care rules mean it should be easier to get hold of GPs in Norway.
Published on 30th August, 2012 at 10:19am by Lyndsey Smith.
4. Mullah Krekar sentenced
Oslo District Court has handed Mullah Krekar a one year prison term after convicting him of intimidation and incitement to terrorism.
Published on 29th August, 2012 at 6:39pm by Lyndsey Smith.
5. Christian convert could be expelled from Norway
Immigration officials could be sending Afghan-born Ali Mosavi back to his home country because of his marriage to a Muslim woman, reports say.
Published on 29th August, 2012 at 3:03pm by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.
6. No further trial for Breivik
LATEST: Breivik is unlikely to appear before judges again for at least 10 years.
Published on 24th August, 2012 at 7:08pm by Michael Sandelson.
7. Norway police could face charges
The father of one of the teenagers shot on Utøya has lodged a formal complaint against the Norwegian Police, reports say.
Published on 24th August, 2012 at 5:16pm by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.
8. Norway post service mislays Rembrandt artwork
A Rembrandt etching sent to a gallery owner recorded delivery went missing in the Norwegian postal service.
Published on 24th August, 2012 at 1:25pm by Lyndsey Smith.
9. Bear attack on new cabin
A new cabin has been attacked by a bear in Norway, reports say.
Published on 22nd August, 2012 at 4:41pm by Lyndsey Smith.
10. Breivik hospitalisation could be short-term
Anders Behring Breivik might be returned to prison from a psychiatric facility under a provision within Norway’s mental health law even if sent for compulsory treament, reports say.
Published on 21st August, 2012 at 1:21pm by Lyndsey Smith.
11. Norway Opposition mulls PM no confidence vote
Right-Wing Parties say they may consider putting forward a vote of no confidence in Jens Stoltenberg following last week’s report from the 22 July Commission.
Published on 20th August, 2012 at 4:59pm by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
12. Norwegians buy more houses in Spain
Low Euro-Krone exchange rates and property prices have meant increased Spanish housing sales to Norwegians, reports say.
Published on 20th August, 2012 at 3:19pm by Lyndsey Smith.
13. Prime Minister faces 22 July report questions
Norwegian politicians have called an extraordinary parliamentary meeting over the findings in the 22 July Commission’s report.
Published on 14th August, 2012 at 11:54pm by Lyndsey Smith.
14. Oslo officers continue gunman search
Police in Oslo are investigating clues as to the possible whereabouts of a person who they believe killed a man on Monday night.
Published on 14th August, 2012 at 3:47pm by Sarah Pettersen.
15. Second Hercules black box found
Swedish military personnel found the crashed Norwegian Hercules’ Flight Data Recorder (FDR) on the western side of Kebnekaise Mountain at the weekend, reports say.
Published on 13th August, 2012 at 3:15pm by Lyndsey Smith.
16. Hunt for Sigrid continues
It is now over one week since Sigrid Giskegjerde Schjetne's disappearance. The police have not released any new information.
Published on 13th August, 2012 at 12:05pm by Sarah Pettersen.
17. Norwegian Viking ship sinks
A Viking ship replica that had sailed from Newcastle to Sandefjord harbour was found sunk, Tuesday morning.
Published on 10th August, 2012 at 11:03am by Lyndsey Smith.
18. Norwegian falls asleep on airport baggage belt
A man from Norway was treated to what probably was a once-in-a-lifetime ride after nodding off at an inopportune time.
Published on 9th August, 2012 at 9:57pm by Lyndsey Smith.
19. Norway one of nicest places to drive
Motorists and motorcyclists holidaying in Norway give the country and its drivers good marks.
Published on 9th August, 2012 at 1:45pm by Lyndsey Smith.
20. Police modify investigation
Oslo police say they will be altering their search and rescue operation regarding the disappearance of Sigrid Giskegjerde Schjetne into more of an investigative one. They will not be reducing their number of officers on the case, however, and still view her as being alive.
Published on 8th August, 2012 at 5:37pm by Sarah Pettersen.
