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Articles Archive for October, 2011
We found 46 posts.
1. Police Utøya enquiries prompt possible legal action
One of the lawyers representing Utøya’s aggrieved warns possible police hesitation to investigate all of Anders Behring Breivik’s attempted murders may spark a civil law suit.
Published on 31st October, 2011 at 1:30pm by Michael Sandelson.
2. Oslo murders continue
Bislett residents are in shock after a man was knifed to death in a second floor Pilestredet apartment, Sunday. Norway’s capital has now witnessed five murders since the end of September.
Published on 30th October, 2011 at 7:35pm by John Price.
3. Norway’s Queen Maud in euthanasia speculations
A new book by Norwegian author Tor Bomann-Larsen casts light on the Norwegian Royal Family’s WWII history. Against a backdrop of Norway-Germany negotiations to unite against the Bolsheviks, come rumours Queen Maud was euthanized by her own physician.
Published on 28th October, 2011 at 4:14pm by Michael Sandelson.
4. Communications trouble for Norway F-35s
Lockheed Martin’s F-35s for could cause problems for Norway as it is not adapted to Arctic weather.
Published on 27th October, 2011 at 4:13pm by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
5. Norway launches ‘experienced’ channel
Mature English-speakers in Norway can watch their favourite TV drama on a new channel from next year.
Published on 27th October, 2011 at 11:18am by John Price.
6. Norway authorities propose foreign prisoner segregation
Foreigners causing crime in Norway are now bringing about a change in officials’ thinking.
Published on 26th October, 2011 at 10:11pm by Michael Sandelson and John Price.
7. Norway rape cases double
Efforts to combat sexual attacks in Norway’s capital seem to be faltering amongst reports Oslo has seen 48 assault rape cases in the past year.
Published on 26th October, 2011 at 3:27pm by John Price.
8. Statoil makes Euro contingency plans
Norwegian oil giant Statoil says it has been working on a crisis plan if the euro folds.
Published on 26th October, 2011 at 11:57am by Oana Pintilie.
9. Norway Christians brand telethon group ‘anti-Semitic’
Conservative Christian group ‘Israels venner’ encouraged people to boycott this year’s telethon claiming Norwegian People’s Aid is anti-Semitic.
Published on 25th October, 2011 at 12:45pm by Michael Sandelson and John Price.
10. Norway Foreign minister going, going, gone
This year’s charity telethon took a decidedly ministerial turn after Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre put himself up for auction.
Published on 24th October, 2011 at 4:30pm by Lyndsey Smith.
11. Norway firm on anti-European Union
As European leaders’ debt crisis fears mount and Silvio Berlusconi’s budget deficit balance busts further southwards, comes news Norwegians’ ‘no’ to EU membership is even stronger.
Published on 24th October, 2011 at 2:02pm by Michael Sandelson.
12. Little Steven has a brilliant Norwegian year
American-Italian singer and actor Steven Van Zandt describes his experience in Norway since appearing on NRK’s ‘Lilyhammer’ this year.
Published on 24th October, 2011 at 10:18am by John Price.
13. Norway’s teachers not so clever
Norwegian male teachers are less intelligent than several decades ago, research made by the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) suggests.
Published on 22nd October, 2011 at 4:18pm by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.
14. Significant Scandinavian Viking grave found in Scotland
A British archaeologist has discovered what is believed to be a unique piece of history on the UK mainland.
Published on 21st October, 2011 at 2:45pm by Lyndsey Smith.
15. Statoil doubles Aldous expectations
Statoil says it has found twice the amount of oil at Aldous than the Norwegian company first estimated.
Published on 21st October, 2011 at 12:38pm by Michael Sandelson.
16. Norway FM offers Libyan oil help
Jonas Gahr Støre has opened for helping Libya with its oil industry following the death of Muammar al-Gaddafi.
Published on 21st October, 2011 at 11:26am by Michael Sandelson.
17. Norway road asphalting companies face major fines
NCC and Veidekke face penalties totalling millions of kroner for breaking anti-competition regulations.
Published on 20th October, 2011 at 4:22pm by John Price.
18. UK helps Norway on Oslo terror
Norwegian Minister of Government Administration, Reform, and Church Affairs Rigmor Aasrud is in London to learn about British anti-terror measures.
Published on 20th October, 2011 at 1:59pm by Michael Sandelson.
19. Greens slam Statoil shale oil increase
Leading politicians and environmentalists are calling for Statoil to be split following the company’s recent environment-hostile shopping spree.
Published on 19th October, 2011 at 11:59pm by Michael Sandelson and Oana Pintilie.
20. Statoil moves into the property market
Norway’s ‘one careful owner’ Statoil has announced plans to sell one of its oil platforms, reports say.
Published on 19th October, 2011 at 3:27pm by Lyndsey Smith.
