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Articles Archive for July, 2010
We found 51 posts.
1. Author contests 'The Bookseller of Kabul' ruling
Åsne Seierstad alleges Oslo District Court’s ruling in favor of the second wife of the “Bookseller of Kabul” is not only undermining her reputation, but also poses a threat to the Norwegian press’ freedom of speech.
Published on 31st July, 2010 at 7:11pm by Ramona Tancau and Michael Sandelson.
2. BP spill repercussions spill over
The BP spill didn’t only affect the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). It has broad global consequences, hitting access to oil and gas in the Arctic.
Published on 29th July, 2010 at 6:23pm by Ramona Tancau and Michael Sandelson.
3. Svalbard polar bear succumbs to Pole
A polar bear in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has been at the centre of a murder mystery, but police believe they’ve now got their man.
Published on 28th July, 2010 at 7:12pm by Inez Dawczyk and Michael Sandelson.
4. Norway top country for Swedish job seekers
Increasing unemployment amongst Sweden’s youths is making young graduates choose to enter the Norwegian labor market, reports Stockholm News.
Published on 28th July, 2010 at 11:00am by Ramona Tancau.
5. New UK crop circles attract Nowegian expert
A fresh crop circle reported from a passing train in Gloucestershire cut a Norwegian expert’s holiday short recently, according to the BBC.
Published on 28th July, 2010 at 9:00am by Ramona Tancau.
6. ‘Bookseller of Kabul’ author ordered to pay damages
Norwegian journalist Åsne Seierstad, author of international bestselling novel “The Bookseller of Kabul”, has been ordered to pay 125,000 kroner in damages for invasion of privacy.
Published on 27th July, 2010 at 4:58pm by Ramona Tancau.
7. UK fundraising balloon reaches Norway
A charity balloon released by a British 10-year-old girl at a UK village fete brought two families in contact with each other after having travelled all the way to Norway.
Published on 27th July, 2010 at 12:53pm by Ramona Tancau.
8. Norway supports ICJ’s advisory opinion on Kosovo independence
Norway has welcomed the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion that the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by the self-proclaimed Kosovo from February 17 2008 was in accordance with the general international law.
Published on 26th July, 2010 at 4:22pm by Ramona Tancau.
9. Norway rafting accident kills four
Four Ukrainians died in a rafting accident today at Ridderspranget on the river Sjoa in Oppland County, after three two-man rafts capsized.
Published on 24th July, 2010 at 11:30pm by Ramona Tancau.
10. THINK motors to Asia
Norway’s THINK Holdings and Japanese ITOCHU Corporation have signed an agreement to bring the THINK City further on in Asia.
Published on 23rd July, 2010 at 1:28pm by Ramona Tancau.
11. Norwegian smokers switch cigarettes for snus
A new study shows Norwegian men tend to replace cigarettes with snus when quitting smoking.
Published on 23rd July, 2010 at 12:41pm by Ramona Tancau.
12. Politician suggests end to immigration discrimination
The use of the term “second generation immigrants” could be phased out. KrF’s (Christian Democrats) Knut Arild Hareide MP wants to replace it with “first generation Norwegian”.
Published on 22nd July, 2010 at 5:00pm by Inez Dawczyk.
13. ‘Wolfish’ Ryanair passenger arrested
A Ryanair passenger experienced a different kind of sandwich this week when he landed at Rygge airport. Three policemen arrested him for complaining about the airline’s onboard food.
Published on 22nd July, 2010 at 1:33pm by Inez Dawczyk and Michael Sandelson.
14. Somali pirates release Norwegian UBT Ocean
The Norwegian vessel UBT Ocean was released yesterday, after being hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Madagascar five months ago.
Published on 21st July, 2010 at 1:38pm by Ramona Tancau.
15. Norway sets world carbon emissions example
Results from a new scientific report show Norway was the country most dedicated to minimizing carbon emissions in built environments in 2009.
Published on 21st July, 2010 at 12:39pm by Ramona Tancau.
16. Norwegians put science first
The latest Eurobarometer made by the European Commission on attitudes towards science and technology shows that more than a third of Norwegians believe it’s important to know about science.
Published on 20th July, 2010 at 3:18pm by Alexandra Spinu.
17. Norway’s Crown Princess involves youth in fight against HIV
“We are at a crossroads and we need young people to be at the forefront of our efforts. Join me to pave the way for new leaders,
Published on 19th July, 2010 at 5:53pm by Ramona Tancau.
18. Norway and UK approve Islay field exploitation
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (OED) and the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change have approved Total’s project to develop its Islay gas field in the North Sea.
Published on 18th July, 2010 at 12:28pm by Ramona Tancau.
19. Gjøa platform gets land-based power
Statoil’s Gjøa platform was powered up last Sunday, when its electricity supply from the company’s Mongstad facility was turned on.
Published on 16th July, 2010 at 6:52pm by Ramona Tancau.
20. Norway’s Crown Princess to attend AIDS conference in Vienna
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit will be travelling to Vienna to attend the AIDS 2010 conference gala this weekend.
Published on 16th July, 2010 at 1:04pm by Ramona Tancau.
