News Archive for February, 2009 / The Foreigner

1. A pound to get rid of your “luggage”

Ryanair is planning to put coin-operated locks on the doors to its in-flight lavatories. The days of spending a penny are over.

Published on 27th February, 2009 at 6:22pm by Michael Sandelson.

2. Perfect skiing conditions for the weekend

The major ski-centres in the west of Norway have reported 20-30 cm of new snow. Time to get your skis on.

Published on 27th February, 2009 at 7:47am by Michael Sandelson.

3. Leading companies in Crown Estate licence bid

Round three for UK offshore wind farms will see a consortium of four international energy companies bidding to win exclusive rights under the terms of the Zone Development Agreements.

Published on 27th February, 2009 at 7:39am by Michael Sandelson.

4. Taxi-driver complains over un-fare treatment

A driver had his electronic toll-road tag stolen from inside his taxi six months ago whilst it was in for repair, and the toll company’s meter is still running.

Published on 26th February, 2009 at 7:55am by Michael Sandelson.

5. Duty-free system to be spirited away

Sunday morning will see stricter controls on who buys how much duty-free in place at all Norwegian airports.

Published on 24th February, 2009 at 12:11am by Michael Sandelson.

6. Source of Klebsiella-bacteria probably identified

Since the outbreak of Klebsiella in the premature ward of Stavanger University Hospital, medical staff have been searching for the source of the infection.

Published on 24th February, 2009 at 12:08am by Michael Sandelson.

7. ”It will cost billions to move”

According to Major Bjørn Vikås, the bill to move the Norwegain National Joint Headquarters (FOHK) from Stavanger to Bodø, and the Navy and Air Force training schools will be approximately two billion kroner. “A waste of money”, thinks the Officer’s union in Jåttå.

Published on 24th February, 2009 at 12:04am by Michael Sandelson.

8. Faulty powder fire extinguishers recalled

A production fault discovered in the trigger mechanism has caused the Gloria Company to recall 40,000 fire extinguishers for inspection.

Published on 24th February, 2009 at 7:36am by Michael Sandelson.

9. Safety report swept under carpet

A Danish Aviation Authority report about the standard of repairs by SAS-mechanics was hushed up after an accident at Copenhagen airport last year.

Published on 23rd February, 2009 at 8:01am by Michael Sandelson.

10. 22 year-old to represent Norway in Eurovision Song Contest

With 747,888 votes, Alexander Rybak sailed through to the 2009 final in Moscow. Never before has anyone received so many votes in the national finals.

Published on 23rd February, 2009 at 7:52am by Michael Sandelson.

11. Hijabgate: What the papers said

Knut Storberget is still in heavy weather about his earlier decision to allow the wearing of hijabs whilst in police uniform. Here are some excerpts from what three of the main Norwegian newspapers had to say about it.

Published on 23rd February, 2009 at 7:47am by Michael Sandelson.

12. Bad weather in the mountains for the weekend

If you are planning a weekend away from it all in the mountains of Southern Norway this weekend, then you’d better pack a spade and towrope.

Published on 20th February, 2009 at 11:06pm by Michael Sandelson.

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