Cruise ship seized over unpaid fees
Norwegian authorities in Ålesund seized one of the world's largest cruise ships on Thursday as part of a claim for unpaid fees. The Independence of the Seas did not live up to its name when it was placed under … [READ MORE...]
Coop will uphold Northug deal
Troubled Norwegian cross country skier Petter Northug was relieved on Thursday, after grocery chain Coop decided to uphold their sponsorship deal. Northug's future looked shaky after he crashed his car while … [READ MORE]
Quarrels fly over rig electrification
The Progress Party accused the coalition government's support parties, the Christian Democrats and Liberals, of breaching their agreements with the government by supporting electrification of the Utsira High … [READ MORE]
Public service threatens strikes
Unions announced 30,000 government workers could take strike action from Monday morning if no wage settlement can be reached through mediation. The strike has the potential to affect kindergartens, schools, … [READ MORE]
Confidence high, but jobs falling
New figures show the number of vacant jobs dropped dramatically in Norway over the past year, making competition more fierce and signalling tougher times. Optimism remained high among Norwegians however, with … [READ MORE]
Iconic bakery rolled by Orkla
There was jubilation in the small northern community of Lierne in 2011, when food manufacturing company Rieber & Søn bought out the successful Lierne Bakery and moved extra production to the town. … [READ MORE]
Exploitation risk high in Norway
A new report found immigrant workers in Norway are more vulnerable to social dumping than in any other Nordic country. Research foundation Fafo said Norway has the worst labour regulation regime in the region, … [READ MORE]
Whaling season makes waves
The number of boats taking part in Norway's annual whale hunt is low again this summer, continuing the decline in participation and demand for whale meat that has been seen over the last few years. A proposal … [READ MORE]
Not all farmers battle reforms
Amidst all the protests by defiant farmers in Oslo on Tuesday, embattled Agriculture Minister Sylvi Listhaug won some welcome support for her efforts to wean them away from the subsidies and protection they've … [READ MORE]
PEOPLE
Røkke impresses with books and boats
Kristian Monsen Røkke, the 31-year-old son of Norwegian industrialist and Aker … [READ MORE...]
Sinai awarded Norway’s Abel Prize
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon formally awarded the country's Abel Prize in … [READ MORE...]
Princess Märtha Louise to move home
Norway's Princess Märtha Louise, the daughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja … [READ MORE...]
Northug cuts ties with support team
Norwegian cross-country skiing champion Petter Northug has fired his entire … [READ MORE...]
NEWS IN BRIEF
Pussy Riot makes the rounds in Norway
Two members of the Russian activist group Pussy Riot have been making a string of public … [READ MORE...]
Teen’s convicted killer sentenced to psychiatric care
The 39-year-old man convicted of killing 16-year-old Sigrid Giskegjerde Schjetne in August … [READ MORE...]
Artists win local gratitude
Norwegian author Jo Nesbø and the comedy-singing duo Ylvis have both won awards for … [READ MORE...]
Rockfall closes tourist railway
The iconic Flåm railway was closed on Thursday after a large boulder crashed through a … [READ MORE...]
93-year-old assaulted in her own home
Health workers found an elderly woman lying in a pool of her own blood on Wednesday … [READ MORE...]
First House denies China links
Norwegian public relations firm First House hit back at "unconfirmed rumours" aired by a … [READ MORE...]
SPECIAL FEATURES
Støre ready to take over Labour Party
The Norwegian Labour Party now officially supports Jonas Gahr Støre as its next leader. Støre said he made up his mind to take over as leader while sitting on top of the mountain known as Hallingskarvet, … [READ MORE]
Labour changes its tune in opposition
NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's Labour Party led the government for the last eight years but has shown several new sides of itself after it landed back in the opposition last fall. It seems to be changing its position … [READ MORE]
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