Franchises sue McDonald's

July 29, 2008

All 56 franchise holders of McDonald's restaurants in Norway are suing the national organization McDonald's Norge. They're unhappy about high maintenance and insurance costs they're being forced to pay.

Farmers mad at government

July 29, 2008

Norway's farm lobby was crying the blues on Monday after Norwegian negotiators went along with calls for cuts in protective tariffs at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the weekend. Many farmers still hoped the WTO summit would end with no international agreement.

Hotel computer crash resulted in free lodging

July 29, 2008

One of Scandinavia's largest hotel chains couldn't charge its guests late last week because of a computer crash. "This can be expensive," said Choice Hotels owner Petter Stordalen.

Swedes save Norway's restaurant business

July 29, 2008

Without the thousands of Swedes serving with a smile in Norway this summer, the restaurant branch would be in big trouble. Young foreigners are also providing needed help in everything from the hotel to the bakery industries, and some say they work harder than young Norwegians.

Steen & Strøm sale to ease Hagen's debt burden

July 29, 2008

Businessman Stein Erik Hagen, long listed as one of Norway's wealthiest entrepreneurs, says he'll use proceeds from this week's sale of retailing and real estate group Steen & Strøm to pay down debts in other areas of his empire -- and for new investments.

Police to use 'mafia' law in cannabis cases

July 29, 2008

Last winter saw a wave of raids on cannabis plantations in Norway, and now those charged are facing their day in court. Two Swedes and a Dutch defendant are linked to two of the largest plantations, and they're charged under Norway's so-called "mafia" law designed to fight organized crime.

Flights running despite strike

July 29, 2008

Neither Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) nor its partner Lufthansa itself has had to cancel any flights out of Oslo, at least not yet. Ground and cabin personnel went on strike against Lufthansa from Monday.

Athletes to fly business class

July 29, 2008

Norway is sending its Olympic hopefuls to Beijing in style this time. The Norwegian Olympic Committee has decided that it may improve their chances for medals.

Organic farmers giving up

July 29, 2008

Despite expanding markets for organic farm products, Norwegian farmers are leaving the ecological branch of agriculture as fast as others are joining. They claim they can't make enough money at it.

Heat wave due to taper off

July 29, 2008

Oslo has just recorded its highest temperature in 53 years, but the capital's sizzling days are about to end. Cooler weather and some rain are in the forecast.

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