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1. UK doubted Norway terrorist capabilities

The British Government feared that Norway would not cope if terrorists attacked the North Sea oil platforms, records released from 1981 show.

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Published on 31st December, 2011 at 12:13pm by Lyndsey Smith.

2. Norway PM discounted storm victims visit

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg Jens Stoltenberg decided not to travel and meet those affected by the recent severe ‘Dagmar’ storm, reports say.

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Published on 30th December, 2011 at 4:12pm by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.

3. Norway politician charged with sexual assault

Trond Birkedal (illustration photo) Ex Progress Party (FrP) politician Trond Birkedal, has been charged for having had sex with a minor, reports say.

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Published on 29th December, 2011 at 4:31pm by Lyndsey Smith.

4. Patient death inquiry launched

A Norwegian ambulance (illustration photo) Authorities are to investigate a local doctor’s office and Helse Førde after a patient died during recent storms.

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Published on 29th December, 2011 at 1:17pm by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.

5. ‘Positive surprises for 2012’ says Finance Minister

Sigbjørn Johnsen, Finance minister Norway’s Sigbjørn Johnsen believes next year’s financial shape could prove to be relatively healthy despite current concerns.

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Published on 28th December, 2011 at 5:27pm by Michael Sandelson.

6. Patient died in Norway storm

Mobile mast (illustration photo) As Norwegians continue clearing up in the wake of severe storm ‘Dagmar’, emergency services discovered one person dead following communications problems.

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Published on 28th December, 2011 at 2:12pm by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.

7. Breivik’s manifesto translation ‘a flop’

Anders Behring Breivik’s ’European Declaration of Independence’ has not been translated into any major European language as he wished, reports suggest.

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Published on 28th December, 2011 at 11:08am by Lyndsey Smith.

8. Norway storms isolate thousands

Record recent storms in Norway cut off several villages and left over 100,000 without electricity.

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Published on 27th December, 2011 at 11:25am by Michael Sandelson.

9. Officials propose stricter foreign Au Pair legislation

Basement playroom (illustration photo) Labour’s (Ap) Deputy leader Helga Pedersen and the government are planning to tighten rules on who can become an Au pair in Norway.

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Published on 23rd December, 2011 at 3:17pm by Lyndsey Smith.

10. New mobile app potential lifesaver

An iPhone A man diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung has developed an app for mobile that could help medical personnel save lives and time.

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Published on 23rd December, 2011 at 10:56am by Lyndsey Smith.

11. Court requests Breivik report explanation

Oslo District Court has asked the Forensic Commission, Prosecution, and Defence to give their conclusions on Anders Behring Breivik’s psychiatric evaluation.

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Published on 22nd December, 2011 at 10:28pm by Michael Sandelson.

12. Norway tourism staff admits questionable marketing move

Maihaugen, Lillehammer A tourist office employee discloses he ‘used’ an NRK series for an allegedly illegal advertising campaign.

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Published on 22nd December, 2011 at 4:11pm by Lyndsey Smith.

13. Breivik bomb beat security guards

Bomb-damaged government building Government security did not manage to identify Anders Behring Breivik’s white van in the approximately seven minutes before detonation, reports suggest.

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Published on 22nd December, 2011 at 2:12pm by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.

14. Norway offers Libya energy help

Deputy Minister Torgeir Larsen, Tripoli Norway has offered to aid Libya reform its energy sector, refuting any link with Operation Unified Protector.

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Published on 22nd December, 2011 at 11:27am by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.

15. Christmas weather whitish

Risa snow plough and salting lorry Norway Met Office staff says the Christmas weekend generally looks to be a mixture of rain and snow.

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Published on 21st December, 2011 at 5:29pm by Michael Sandelson.

16. Norway sends Europe aid

Norwegian currency Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg announces Norway is to lend the IMF money amongst a worsening economic outlook.

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Published on 21st December, 2011 at 1:00pm by Michael Sandelson.

17. Norway plastic Christmas trees popular

Christmas tree decorations (illus. ph.) As Norway continues to be ’gripped’ by a national butter shortage, people are buying artificial Christmas trees in their thousands.

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Published on 21st December, 2011 at 10:48am by Michael Sandelson.

18. PST says censure inaccurate

Police Security Service building (PST) Norway security officials reject experts’ claims they are too small to fight terrorism.

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Published on 20th December, 2011 at 9:47pm by Michael Sandelson.

19. NRK suspends Little Steven series

Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven (L) The new ‘Lilyhammer’ programme starring Little Steven has been delayed because of illegal marketing.

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Published on 20th December, 2011 at 8:07pm by Lyndsey Smith.

20. Down’s syndrome up in Norway

A pram Increasing numbers of parents are getting children with Down’s, official statistics show.

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Published on 20th December, 2011 at 11:36am by Michael Sandelson.


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