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Articles Archive for March, 2009

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1. Conservatives wish to fund city tram

Illustration photo Revised National Transport Plan suggested by Høyre, one of the opposition parties.

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Published on 31st March, 2009 at 11:55pm by Michael Sandelson.

2. Fire-risk from faulty dishwashers

A dishwasher Over 5,000 machines at risk.

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Published on 31st March, 2009 at 11:42pm by Michael Sandelson.

3. The weekend’s mayhem

A Mule A selection of odd stories from around the country.

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Published on 30th March, 2009 at 12:47pm by Michael Sandelson.

4. Earth Hour in Norway

Global Time XL A summary of what happened.

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Published on 29th March, 2009 at 11:08pm by Michael Sandelson.

5. E. coli outbreak update

Wash your hands Work continues throughout weekend to find source.

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Published on 29th March, 2009 at 11:04pm by Michael Sandelson.

6. National outbreak of E-Coli

Minced meat Four children infected.

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Published on 27th March, 2009 at 2:16pm by Michael Sandelson.

7. Extra security-checks at Oslo airport

Departure Hall, Oslo Airport Passengers face random searches.

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Published on 26th March, 2009 at 12:44am by Michael Sandelson.

8. Not quite on the broadband highway

Ethernet connection Incomplete coverage and high prices blamed.

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Published on 26th March, 2009 at 12:41am by Michael Sandelson.

9. Interest-rate cut by a half percent

Percentage sign down Economists proven right.

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Published on 26th March, 2009 at 12:35am by Michael Sandelson.

10. Better times for home-buyers

House on lists Things looking up after very quiet period at end of 2008

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Published on 25th March, 2009 at 1:44am by Michael Sandelson.

11. Incentives removed

Roe deer fawn Carrots put out to keep deer off the roads and railways stolen.

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Published on 25th March, 2009 at 1:39am by Michael Sandelson.

12. Police demonstration in Oslo

Politiets fellesforbund logo 140 police officers from Rogaland assembled to demonstrate about pay and working-conditions.

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Published on 25th March, 2009 at 1:37am by Michael Sandelson.

13. The weekend’s pot-pourri

Cardboard businessman with a smile Can anyone guess the common theme of the following?

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Published on 22nd March, 2009 at 7:33pm by Michael Sandelson.

14. 2015: An end to petrol-driven cars?

Kristin Halvorsen, Landsmøte 2009 Socialist Left to ban sales under environmental policy.

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Published on 22nd March, 2009 at 7:29pm by Michael Sandelson.

15. Pickpockets in Stavanger

Beware of pickpockets Don’t leave your jacket unattended. Stavanger police issue warning.

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Published on 22nd March, 2009 at 7:26pm by Michael Sandelson.

16. Avinor to build gantries at the airport

Company succumbs to pressure and decides to install modern facilities.

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Published on 19th March, 2009 at 11:55pm by Michael Sandelson.

17. Has spring sprung?

Seagulls in Stavanger Despite the chilly wind yesterday, the temperature topped at least 7ºC in the sun in Stavanger.

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Published on 18th March, 2009 at 1:44am by Michael Sandelson.

18. Should the Oil Fund be managed by others?

Svein Gjedrem: Norwegian Central Bank Several leading economists suggest releasing the Norwegian Central Bank from some of its financial responsibilities.

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Published on 18th March, 2009 at 1:41am by Michael Sandelson.

19. Windbreakers for the market area

Proposed windbreakers:Illustration photo It’s windy in the centre of town around Burger King. 10 metre-high screens could be one solution.

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Published on 18th March, 2009 at 1:38am by Michael Sandelson.

20. Not enough places in the region’s kindergartens

A block Despite the government having prioritised the construction of enough kindergartens for all, there are still those who have not been offered a place.

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Published on 16th March, 2009 at 7:17pm by Michael Sandelson.


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