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140 million euro wind farm to Stavanger
Eurus Energy Group has started building a 140 million euro wind farm in Høg-Jæren Energipark, approximately 40 km south of Stavanger.
Government bid to cut hospital waiting times fails
Patients requiring hospital treatment in Norway have to wait longer despite governmental measures to cut the queues. One of the Coalition’s most important health policies is proving to be a…
Published on 1st September, 2010 at 16:55.
Last Updated on 1st September 2010 at 19:59.
Norwegian patterns hit the Italian catwalks
What do traditional Norwegian sweaters and footwear have in common with stylish and foggy Milan?
Published on 1st September, 2010 at 13:57.
Last Updated on 3rd September 2010 at 08:11.
Støre balances trade against Chinese human rights
Norway’s Labour (Ap) Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been in Beijing to discuss further cooperation with China in the Arctic region, but admits the country’s human rights record poses a…
Government announces Hardanger undersea cable committees
Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johanssen has appointed four separate bodies to consider the undersea Hardanger power cable.
Money flows in to help Pakistani flood victims
Aid agencies say Norwegians have started donating money to help victims of recent floods in Pakistan.
Nazi ballerina spy loved Norway to death
A blonde Russian polyglot ballerina is allegedly responsible for Germany’s easy conquest of Norway in World War II.
Published on 29th August, 2010 at 13:15.
Last Updated on 29th August 2010 at 14:51.
Extreme autumn weather to hit Norway
A leading climate researcher has warned a hurricane system in the Atlantic Ocean could cause extreme weather conditions in Norway this autumn.
Norway advocates for African Somali pirate prosecutions
Norway is making sustained efforts towards long-term, deterrent measures to discourage Somali pirates and enforce appropriate punishments for their acts in the Somali region.
Published on 26th August, 2010 at 13:39.
Last Updated on 26th August 2010 at 14:59.
Norway and UK sign joint renewables agreement
Norway’s Oil and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johansen and UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry MP have signed a deal to secure Britain a safe gas supply and develop offshore wind power.
Published on 26th August, 2010 at 00:21.
Last Updated on 26th August 2010 at 09:47.
Interest grows for Norway-Denmark fast train
The possibility of a three-hour train journey between Oslo and Copenhagen is one step closer. A new report shows most passengers would happily stop flying if there were no delays and the price was…
Preparations underway for weekend’s Birkebeinerrittet
Parts of Norway are as effervescent as a recently opened, well-shaken soda in the run-up to what the organizers claim is the world’s largest cross-country cycle race. This year’s…
Ferries to Denmark cancelled
Bad weather has forced ferry companies Color Line and Fjordline to cancel all of their sailings between Kristiansand and Hirtshals.
Foreign convicts imprisoned by Norway’s system
The number of foreign criminals arrested in Oslo has doubled in ten years. Legislation has been tightened up, but many are outstaying their welcome because of bureaucracy.
Published on 24th August, 2010 at 13:24.
Last Updated on 24th August 2010 at 13:42.
Norwegian prices and service put tourists off
Wealthy tourists are dropping Norway in favour of its European competitors. The country’s travel industry is lacking competence and suffering from mediocrity, claims one researcher.
Middle East peace talks gain Norway’s approval
Norway’s given the US-led initiative inviting Israelis and Palestinians to restart direct peace talks the thumbs-up.
Local heroes save children from the deep
Rescue divers from Rogaland Fire Brigade saved three children from a watery death when the car they were in plunged into the sea.
Hope fades for missing Danish boaters
Police and rescuers in Mandal municipality have now given up hope of finding the four missing Danes involved in Wednesday’s boating accident.
‘Irresponsible’ mackerel quotas unite Norway and Scotland
The ongoing “Mackerel War” between the Faroese, Iceland, and the Scots took a new turn this week, after Norway and Scotland joined forces.
Search for missing Danes resumes
Four Danes in their 20s are still missing after last night’s boating accident near Skjernøy in Mandal municipality.
More attacks on Norwegian soldiers
The situation is deteriorating for Norway’s forces in Afghanistan. The military says their soldiers are being attacked almost daily.
Americans devour Norwegian salmon
US fish-eaters seem to have shrugged off recent warnings about allegedly toxic Norwegian salmon.
Published on 17th August, 2010 at 11:15.
Last Updated on 17th August 2010 at 17:19.
Tourism and conservation to meet in the Arctic
Scientists at a Norwegian climate centre have begun thinking differently, after a 600-foot thick block of ice about four times as big as Manhattan broke off from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier.
Published on 16th August, 2010 at 17:27.
Last Updated on 17th August 2010 at 09:02.
Police search for missing 13-year-old
Rogaland police are asking for help from the public in their search for a missing 13-year-old girl.
Scottish minister visits Norway to discuss renewables and money
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond is coming to Norway today to discuss ways of exploiting Scotland’s offshore wind potential and strengthen trade links.
Published on 16th August, 2010 at 12:20.
Last Updated on 17th August 2010 at 02:25.
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