Heavy rains caused problems
August 22, 2008Emergency crews worked through the night after another major thunderstorm sparked torrential rains all over Oslo and Akershus County. It had also rained heavily on Thursday, and a local golf club even hired a helicopter to help dry up its saturated fairways before a major tournament.
Multi-cultural festival in Oslo
August 22, 2008The vast waterfront plaza adjoining Oslo's City Hall (RÃ¥dhusplassen)
Housing sales grind to a halt
August 22, 2008Sales of new homes took a dive in the second quarter, and brand new flats are the least popular of all.
State toughens passport rules
August 22, 2008Starting September 1, persons applying for Norwegian citizenship will have to prove their proficiency in the Norwegian language. That's in addition to paying a fee of NOK 2,500 (nearly USD 500).
Strong economy levels off
August 21, 2008Norway's economy, pumped up over the past few years by high oil prices, is slowing down. Analysts think unemployment will start rising, and interest rates may even fall.
Norway's 'handball girls' squeak into the finals
August 21, 2008Norwegian handball star Gro Hammerseng threw in a goal just as the buzzer sounded, resulting in the narrowest of victories over South Korea's squad. The South Koreans, though, weren't inclined to accept defeat.
Old Civil Defense equipment poses risks
August 21, 2008Boots melted and other old Civil Defense equipment proved badly out of date when emergency crews needed it to fight Norway's largest forest fire in decades earlier this summer. Inventory from the 1960s is posing more risk than help.
Bankruptcy claim filed against bishop
August 21, 2008The bishop of the Norwegian state church in Stavanger has unwillingly made church history by being the first in his position to face a bankruptcy petition. Both he and the church claim it's a private matter. Others aren't so sure.
Foreign Minister faces local conflict at home
August 21, 2008While Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway's tireless foreign minister, was tackling the Russia-Georgia crisis at this week's NATO summit in Brussels, he also found himself caught up in a home-grown conflict at a much lower level. And he’s at the center of it.
Russia cancels all military cooperation with NATO
August 21, 2008Russia, apparently stung by NATO's condemnation of its military action in Georgia, plans to cease all military exercises with Norway and other NATO members.
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