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Articles Archive for January, 2012
We found 75 posts.
1. Norway comic refutes anti-Semitic censure
Comedian Atle Antonsen says he is unrepentant following criticism of jokes made during Harald Eia’s ‘Brille’ comedy programme about orthodox Jews as well as Lapps.
Published on 31st January, 2012 at 6:58pm by Michael Sandelson.
2. Foreign workers swell Norwegians’ pockets
Hundreds of thousands of job migrants are helping keeping Norway’s economy and living standard buoyant.
Published on 31st January, 2012 at 2:11pm by Lyndsey Smith.
3. Norway July 22nd memorial prompts reactions
UPDATED: An anonymous donor’s offer to give all municipalities a memorial to remember the victims of 22nd July has not been greeted with enthusiasm by all, reports say.
Published on 31st January, 2012 at 10:29am by Lyndsey Smith.
4. Norway-Eritrea deal on the cards
UPDATED: The Norwegian government will shortly be signing an agreement enabling forced return of rejected Eritrean asylum seekers, according to reports.
Published on 30th January, 2012 at 4:00pm by Michael Sandelson.
5. Norway terror three jailed
Oslo District Court has sentenced the three men accused of plotting terror against Norwegian and Danish targets.
Published on 30th January, 2012 at 3:04pm by Michael Sandelson.
6. Researchers break the ice
Scientists in northern Norway are studying climate change in what has been voted the most claustrophobic lab in the world.
Published on 30th January, 2012 at 1:22pm by Lyndsey Smith.
7. Norway terrorist could still receive God’s forgiveness
Norwegian bishops were divided when asked whether Anders Behring Breivik could get into heaven, according to reports.
Published on 28th January, 2012 at 12:25am by Lyndsey Smith.
8. Norway eases Burma trade further
One week following Norway’s decision to lift its particular sanctions against Burma, trade is now to be made even easier.
Published on 28th January, 2012 at 10:49pm by Lyndsey Smith.
9. Stoltenberg apologises for WWII Jews’ deportation
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has expressed regret over Norway’s involvement in arresting and deporting Jews during the Second World War.
Published on 27th January, 2012 at 9:49pm by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
10. Government backs Ethiopians’ departure
Norway has signed an agreement with Ethiopia enabling nationals to return home, officials say.
Published on 27th January, 2012 at 1:27pm by Lyndsey Smith.
11. Officials encouraging to new EU privacy laws
Norway’s Data Inspectorate sees there are important matters of principle surrounding the proposal giving people improved rights to be forgotten online.
Published on 27th January, 2012 at 10:50am by Lyndsey Smith.
12. Yemen kidnappers release Norwegian
UPDATED: The 34-year-old Norwegian UN worker abducted by a gang almost two weeks ago is now free, officials report.
Published on 27th January, 2012 at 10:42am by Michael Sandelson.
13. Norway pensioner aids immigrants
A 66-year-old Norwegian woman is gladly helping foreigners establish themselves in society, reports say.
Published on 27th January, 2012 at 9:23am by John Price.
14. Norway fast rail unprofitable and uninteresting
There have been unenthusiastic reactions to the long-awaited Norwegian high-speed rail report following publication, Wednesday.
Published on 26th January, 2012 at 5:37pm by Lyndsey Smith.
15. Andhøy Antarctic attempt slammed
Surviving ‘Berserk’ family members are condemning Norwegian Jarle Andhøy’s new Antarctic expedition for its foolhardiness.
Published on 26th January, 2012 at 10:40am by Michael Sandelson.
16. Støre visits Myanmar
Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is currently in Burma following his country's sanctions lift.
Published on 25th January, 2012 at 6:09pm by Lyndsey Smith.
17. Non-Darwinist doctor refused job
A doctor was denied employment at a Norwegian hospital because he did not believe in the Theory of Evolution.
Published on 25th January, 2012 at 2:50pm by Lyndsey Smith.
18. ‘Berserk’ captain makes new Antartica bid
UPDATED: Norwegian captain Jarle Andhøy of the ill-fated ‘Beserk’ expedition is allegedly making a second attempt to reach Antarctica. Latest reports suggest part of the journey is to look for the yacht.
Published on 25th January, 2012 at 12:28pm by Michael Sandelson.
19. Dispute over ‘Nordlys’ Fire
Experts are divided about what caused last year’s dramatic Hurtigruten ship blaze outside Ålesund that killed two crewmembers.
Published on 24th January, 2012 at 4:12pm by Lyndsey Smith.
20. Norway butter misery continues
Shoppers hoping for a let-up in the by now world-famous Norwegian butter shortage are in for a potential disappointment, according to reports.
Published on 24th January, 2012 at 3:29pm by Michael Sandelson.
