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Articles Archive for June, 2011
We found 86 posts.
1. Politician put over a barrel steps down
Liberal Party (V) politician Hallstein Bast has been forced to resign after violating alcohol legislation at a public event.
Published on 30th June, 2011 at 3:43pm by John Price and Michael Sandelson.
2. Borrelia bearing ticks on the increase
One in four ticks in Norway carries the Borrelia infection and the number is rising, a new doctoral thesis approved by the Norwegian School of Veterinary Medicine shows.
Published on 30th June, 2011 at 1:57pm by Alison Kennedy.
3. Ministers approve onboard arms
The Norwegian government has approved ships to carry weapons in efforts to resist piracy.
Published on 30th June, 2011 at 9:55am by John Price and Michael Sandelson.
4. Who will be sipping the Whitehouse tea next year?
Tea Party leader Michele Amble Bachmann aims to cause a lump or two in President Obama’s throat by becoming the first female US President.
Published on 29th June, 2011 at 3:44pm by John Price and Michael Sandelson.
5. Rare ‘illegal’ German coin found in Norway
Archaeologists have found a 1,000-year-old coin minted under King Henry III on a royal farm in Avaldsnes.
Published on 29th June, 2011 at 12:37pm by John Price.
6. Bislett murder witnesses come forward
Oslo police say two people they have been looking for in connection with the murder of Einar Opsahl have turned themselves in for questioning.
Published on 29th June, 2011 at 11:36am by John Price.
7. Norway ‘cherry picks’ Libyan refugees
Six Norwegian immigration officials are in Tunisia to select which of the thousands of Libyans fleeing Gaddafi’s regime will be permitted to settle in Norway.
Published on 29th June, 2011 at 9:43am by Gareth Corfield.
8. Deputy Minister condemns transport authorities
The Norwegian government has reacted sharply after recent major traffic problems caused commuter chaos in and around Oslo.
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 11:26pm by Michael Sandelson.
9. Missing teenager recovered by divers
Police found the dead body of missing Rune Tømmervik in Selbu waters yesterday.
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 9:47pm by Alison Kennedy.
10. Norwegian pensioner gets licence confiscated
Police confiscated an 84-year-old’s driving license at the weekend after another motorist reported her for allegedly driving too slowly.
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 5:18pm by Michael Sandelson.
11. Rise in foreign employment
New figures show that more immigrants are moving to Norway and getting jobs than ever before.
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 3:33pm by John Price.
12. Flood warnings for western Norway
Authorities are alerting residents of Bergen and surrounding areas to expect rising waters this week.
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 3:08pm by John Price.
13. Weather hits Norwegian apple farming industry
Apple farmers in Norway are under pressure because of persistent, heavy rain over the past year.
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 11:51am by John Price.
14. Petroleum Minister: ‘It is never dull working here’
Norway’s Petroleum and Energy Minister Ola Borten Moe is a forward-looking man with considerable resources to manage. In a recent interview with The Foreigner, he says, “I don’t think I’ll ever have just another day at the office.”
Published on 28th June, 2011 at 10:02am by Michael Sandelson.
15. Norway to reduce troop levels in Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store has announced that Norway intends to cut its Afghanistan troop numbers towards 2014.
Published on 27th June, 2011 at 5:46pm by Gareth Corfield.
16. Anti-drugs league advocates festival ban
A police drugs swoop at the weekend has prompted anti-drug campaigners to suggest parents stop their children attending Norwegian summer music festivals.
Published on 27th June, 2011 at 4:08pm by Michael Sandelson.
17. Still no trace of missing 17-year-old
Emergency and rescue service personnel are still conducting a major search for disappeared 17-year-old Rune Andreas Tømmervik.
Published on 27th June, 2011 at 11:43am by Michael Sandelson.
18. Oslo travellers face summer transport disruption
Thousands of passengers will have to allow extra time for journeys after rail authorities shut Oslo Sentralstasjon until 8th August.
Published on 27th June, 2011 at 10:22am by John Price.
19. Norwegian Queen commemorates witchcraft victims
Queen Sonja of Norway has opened a memorial in dedication to men and women convicted of witchcraft during the 17th Century.
Published on 26th June, 2011 at 12:18am by John Price.
20. Universities and schools experience rise in student cheats
Cheating at Norwegian university and school exams appears to be on the increase amongst students.
Published on 26th June, 2011 at 1:17pm by John Price.
