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Stoltenberg apologises for WWII Jews’ deportation

Jens Stoltenberg, Holocaust Day 2012 speech

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 20:49 under news by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.

Government backs Ethiopians’ departure

Norway has signed an agreement with Ethiopia enabling nationals to return home, officials say.

Published on 27th January, 2012 at 12:27 under news by Lyndsey Smith.

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 09:50 under news by Lyndsey Smith.Last Updated on 27th January 2012 at 12:32.

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 09:42 under news by Michael Sandelson.Last Updated on 27th January 2012 at 12:49.

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 08:23 under news by John Price.

Spanish high-speed train over viaduct (illus. ph.)

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 16:37 under news by Lyndsey Smith.

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 09:40 under news
by Michael Sandelson.Last Updated on 26th January 2012 at 14:40.

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 17:09 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.

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 13:50 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.

‘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…

Published on 25th January, 2012 at 11:28 under news
by Michael Sandelson.Last Updated on 26th January 2012 at 09:40.

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 15:12 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.

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 14:29 under news
by Michael Sandelson.Last Updated on 24th January 2012 at 15:52.

Norway terrorist could get own prison facility

Security fears have made authorities consider building Anders Behring Breivik a special ‘one-man hospital’ in Ila jail if he is put under compulsory…

Published on 24th January, 2012 at 13:37 under news
by Michael Sandelson.

Crash victim buried

The funeral of the Norwegian reindeer owner killed in the recent helicopter accident took place amongst friends and family, Monday.

Published on 24th January, 2012 at 09:06 under news
by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.

Utøya Israel statements provoke Christians

A speaker’s belief that last year’s Utøya terror attack was a punishment from God have incensed Norway Christian Democratic (KrF) politicians.

Published on 23rd January, 2012 at 21:13 under news
by Michael Sandelson and Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.

Ex Pakistan intelligence chief calls for Norway agent arrests

ISLAMABAD: Norway-Pakistan relations could become embittered following Police Security Service (PST) Director Janne Kristiansen’s revelations about espionage…

Published on 23rd January, 2012 at 14:18 under news
by Malik Ayub Sumbal.Last Updated on 23rd January 2012 at 14:36.

Norwegians’ workload evenly distributed

Dual income families in Norway share the week’s work, a new study conducted for the Research Council of Norway shows.

Published on 23rd January, 2012 at 12:30 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.

Norway Far-Right suggests Muslim protesters exit

Progress Party leader Siv Jensen said that those demonstrating against the war in Afghanistan on Friday should find somewhere else to live other than Norway.

Published on 23rd January, 2012 at 09:44 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.

Norway Afghanistan soldiers honoured

Minister of Defence Espen Barth Eide awarded medals to approximately 350 Norwegian military personnel who returned home from Afghanistan.

Published on 22nd January, 2012 at 13:36 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.

July 22, six months to the day

All Norwegians above a certain age will remember precisely what they were doing, and what they were planning on doing, the weekend that started on July 22nd,…

Published on 22nd January, 2012 at 10:08 under news
by Leif Knutsen.Last Updated on 22nd January 2012 at 13:32.

Foreign airlines win Norway flights

Norwegian Minister of Transport Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa has awarded two Danish companies contracts on five of Norway’s 18 regional routes.

Published on 21st January, 2012 at 14:47 under news
by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.Last Updated on 21st January 2012 at 15:09.

Muslim demonstration a white elephant

Few came to protest against Norway’s presence in Afghanistan in front of Parliament, Friday.

Published on 21st January, 2012 at 13:59 under news
by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.Last Updated on 23rd January 2012 at 13:58.

Farewell to Norway’s 50-øre coin

Norges Bank’s Executive Board has decided that the 50-øre coin will be no longer legal tender.

Published on 21st January, 2012 at 12:26 under news
by Nicoleta Dumitrache Sincan.

Continued Norwegian kidnap talks stalemate

There is still no official progress in negotiations to free the 34-year-old Norwegian UN worker in Yemen.

Published on 20th January, 2012 at 15:05 under news
by John Price.

Hate and distance pre Oslo demonstration

UPDATED: Whilst several Muslims have received hate-filled comments prior to today’s demonstration in Oslo, others will have nothing to do with it.

Published on 20th January, 2012 at 09:30 under news
by Lyndsey Smith.Last Updated on 21st January 2012 at 13:59.

Earthquakes in Norway: Why worry?

Why should we in Norway be concerned when the country is not seen as an earthquake-prone country, nationally?

Published on 20th January, 2012 at 08:56 under columns
by Ilan Kelman.

English professor given highest Norwegian knighthood

Norway’s King Harald V has bestowed the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit on a Viking expert from Wallasey, Merseyside.

Published on 19th January, 2012 at 14:41 under news
by John Price.

Norway Royal death sparks football uncertainty

The future of a Norfolk-based football club is in doubt after their lease expired 21 years since the death of a former Norwegian king.

Published on 19th January, 2012 at 14:02 under news
by John Price.

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Norway Arctic drones possible

Unmanned aircraft could be flying over the Barents Sea to improve surveillance capabilities, according to a proposal by Norway’s armed forces.

NRK Utøya interview criticised

The parents of an Utøya survivor have complained about a phone interview with their daughter made during Anders Behring Breivik’s shooting spree, reports say.

Court turns down video suspect appeal

A man charged with intimidation after uploading the video threatening Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and the Prime Minister has lost his appeal.

Norway food deficiency continues

Norwegian consumers are facing new shortages following signals a lack of butter could lead to less beef.

Reindeers killed in unfortunate coincidence

A freight train in Vefsn hit 12 reindeer, Tuesday, in the same area as the helicopter crash two weeks ago.

22 July attacks prompt Norway media course change

An Oslo-based school of journalism is considering altering its curriculum following last July’s acts of terror, according to blogger and journalist Kristine Lowe.