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Articles Archive for February, 2012
We found 64 posts.
1. Norway professor imposes niqab veto
Tromsø University professor Nils Aarsæther has banned niqab-wearing students from attending his lectures.
Published on 29th February, 2012 at 5:03pm by Michael Sandelson and John Price.
2. Indonesia investigates rainforest agreement breaches
Authorities in Indonesia are investigating what could be a violation of the forestry agreement held with Norway, reports say.
Published on 29th February, 2012 at 2:24pm by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
3. Asteroid: UN concerned, Norwegians unruffled
Amongst Norwegian calm, the United Nations Action Team on near-Earth objects has begun investigating what to do about a possible asteroid collision with the planet.
Published on 29th February, 2012 at 10:48am by Michael Sandelson.
4. F-35 cost squabble in Norway
In a week where Deputy Defence Minister Roger Ingebrigtsen travels to Edwards Air Force base, California, and JSF programme head Vice-Admiral David Venle visits Norway, politicians are divided on how Norway should pay for them.
Published on 28th February, 2012 at 4:39pm by Lyndsey Smith.
5. Norwegian mink farms increase
The number of mink farms is on the rise in Norway despite widespread condemnation, reports say.
Published on 28th February, 2012 at 3:36pm by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
6. Indicted Muslim extremist Krekar ‘will die in Somalia’, says PM
UPDATED: As the court case against accused Mullah Krekar enters its second week, Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali clearly stated what will happen to him should he enter the country, reports say.
Published on 27th February, 2012 at 3:38pm by Michael Sandelson.
7. Norway youths ‘slothful’, says immigrant multi-millionaire
Pakistani-Norwegian tyre king Tommy Sharif claims many young Norwegians would rather sit on their rears than work and is unsurprised employers prefer Swedes.
Published on 27th February, 2012 at 3:05pm by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
8. More Russia sub trouble
The saga surrounding the ‘Yekaterinburg’ submarine blaze continues for Russian authorities amongst further confirmation of onboard weapons.
Published on 27th February, 2012 at 10:53am by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
9. Norway government building gone from Google
The Norwegian government’s headquarters bombed by Anders Behring Breivik in July no longer appears on Google Maps.
Published on 26th February, 2012 at 9:16pm by Lyndsey Smith.
10. Sotheby’s enthusiastic about Munch auction
Whilst the debate in Norway continues as to who the possible purchaser of Munch’s “The Scream” might be, the famous auction house calls the 02 May event an honour.
Published on 26th February, 2012 at 8:50am by Michael Sandelson.
11. Norwegian experts warn against iPad
Modern tablet devices can be bad for your body if used for long periods, according to medical personnel.
Published on 26th February, 2012 at 8:47am by Lyndsey Smith.
12. Larium effects worry Norway experts
Norwegian health experts are concerned the anti-malarial pill Lariam could cause psychosis, reports say.
Published on 24th February, 2012 at 5:02pm by Michael Sandelson.
13. ‘Lilyhammer’ Left-poke review surprises makers
NRK’s ‘Lilyhammer’ series continues its transmission journey ‘over there’ and is good for Republicans, a US reviewer states.
Published on 24th February, 2012 at 2:02pm by Lyndsey Smith.
14. Norway solider hurt in Afghan camp attack
A Norwegian soldier sustained injuries during a demonstration against Norway’s Meymaneh military complex, northern Afghanistan.
Published on 23rd February, 2012 at 2:35pm by Michael Sandelson.
15. Breivik terror charge proposals dispatched
Amongst reports police lack vital information on some of Anders Behring Breivik’s movements before his attacks, prosecutors Svein Holden and Inga Bejer Engh have sent recommendations for charges to Attorney General Tor-Aksel Busch.
Published on 23rd February, 2012 at 10:26am by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
16. Norway holiday family complains over foreigners
A Norwegian family who had booked a two-week holiday in Bulgaria returned to Norway after just one week, as most of the hotel guests were Bulgarian or Eastern Europeans, reports say.
Published on 22nd February, 2012 at 7:36pm by Lyndsey Smith.
17. Munch masterpiece to Sotheby’s
UPDATED: World-renowned painting “The Scream” is to be sold at auction at Sotheby’s New York, reports say.
Published on 22nd February, 2012 at 6:29pm by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
18. Norway FLIRT train crash driver charged
UPDATED: Police in Vestfold county, west of Oslo, say they have indicted the train driver involved in the recent test train derailment that injured five people.
Published on 22nd February, 2012 at 5:16pm by Michael Sandelson.
19. Norway Os murder suspect arrested
An 18-year-old man has been indicted for allegedly killing 98-year-old pensioner Hilda Feste.
Published on 22nd February, 2012 at 3:21pm by Lyndsey Smith.
20. New Norway mass vaccinations planned
Norway is preparing for a large vaccination process against a type of flu possibly similar to the swine flu, reports suggest.
Published on 22nd February, 2012 at 10:34am by Lyndsey Smith.
