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05:17:14 — Friday, 12th March, 2010

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1. Navy band to get more rests

Royal Norwegian Navy Band Budget cuts mean concerts could be curtailed.

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Published on 11th March, 2010 at 9:09pm by Michael Sandelson.

2. Finance minister to tighten purse strings

Sigbjørn Johnsen, Minister of Finance “The state must get its growing costs under control,” says Johnsen.

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Published on 11th March, 2010 at 3:10pm by Michael Sandelson.

3. Israel attracts heavy censure

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

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Published on 11th March, 2010 at 12:22pm by Michael Sandelson.

4. Infrastructure and transport in decay

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

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Published on 10th March, 2010 at 3:53pm by Michael Sandelson.

5. Lorry loaded with F-16 missiles crashes

IRIS-T air-to-air missile Military spokesman says public was never in danger.

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Published on 10th March, 2010 at 2:25pm by Michael Sandelson.

6. OECD tells Norway to put the brakes on

Ceramic piggy bank Organisation criticises high spending and inefficiency.

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Published on 9th March, 2010 at 4:38pm by Michael Sandelson.

7. Philip Morris to sue Norwegian state

Cigarette Tobacco giant claims concealing tobacco products contravenes competition law.

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Published on 9th March, 2010 at 12:12pm by Michael Sandelson.

8. 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 events and discussions.

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Published on 8th March, 2010 at 4:11pm by Michael Sandelson.

9. Girls die in drowning accident

Community gathers in shock and sorrow.

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Published on 8th March, 2010 at 12:01pm by Michael Sandelson.

10. Record number apply to international schools

Pencil and pen collection Norwegian school system blamed.

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Published on 8th March, 2010 at 9:29am by Michael Sandelson.

11. Biodiesel battle looms

Biodiesel pump Punch-up at the pumps for Stoltenberg again.

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Published on 5th March, 2010 at 2:37pm by Michael Sandelson.

12. Earth tremor in Rogaland

Shockwaves felt as far away as Hedmark.

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Published on 4th March, 2010 at 4:10pm by Michael Sandelson.

13. Hijab discussion covers up children’s rights

Safinatun Najah School (Illus. photo) Ombudsman expresses concern about polarisation.

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Published on 4th March, 2010 at 2:29pm by Michael Sandelson.

14. Choice Hotels make dog’s dinner of ecological breakfast

Yellow cermaic IKEA eggcup and egg Mystery test reveals thinly-spread promise.

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Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 10:58pm by Michael Sandelson.

15. Scandinavians to introduce malpractice register

Ringerike hospital (Illustration photo) Health authorities respond.

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Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 2:16pm by Michael Sandelson.

16. “Impostor” discovered at Palace

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

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Published on 2nd March, 2010 at 3:37pm by Michael Sandelson.

17. Prostitution law fails victims

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

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Published on 2nd March, 2010 at 1:35pm by Michael Sandelson.

18. Politicians split over school hijab ban

Konsert Malam Gemilang Hijrah Rights, principles, and consequences.

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Published on 26th February, 2010 at 3:36pm by Michael Sandelson.

19. Police find Ashraf’s body

Faiza Ashraf 25 year-old suspect admits murder.

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Published on 25th February, 2010 at 1:53pm by Michael Sandelson.

20. Palace rules out connection to paintings

K. UCHERMANN 1879 oil canvas “Rabbits” Possible Nazi art thefts remain in Canadian gallery. Scepticism at home.

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Published on 24th February, 2010 at 11:14pm by Michael Sandelson.


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