Hushovd starts despite illness

July 19, 2008

In spite of a relapse of the illness which kept him out of the Norwegian championships, Thor Hushovd started Friday’s stage of the Tour de France. He remains third in the ranking for the Green jersey, given to the competitor with most points in the sprint sections of the race.

A two-state solution is the only solution, says Blair

July 19, 2008

Tony Blair met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to discuss the Middle East on Friday. The only solution to the Middle East conflict lies in a two-state solution, he said.

Salmon – finally off the hook

July 19, 2008

The EU decision to lift sanctions against Norwegian salmon exports, give producers the predictabilty they need, says fisheries minister Helga Pedersen.

Young asylum seeker shot in his bed

July 19, 2008

A 16 year-old asylum seeker from Somalia, was shot and critically injured while sleeping in his bed at reception centre outside Oslo. He was hit in the stomach by a rifle round fired through the wall of his room. Police speculate that he may be a random victim.

Arvesen's cycling victory secured friendly bonus

July 18, 2008

Kurt Asle Arvesen often falls in the shadow of his better-known Tour de France compatriot Thor Hushovd. Winning Wednesday's stage in the race, however, also won him the spotlight -- along with a cash bonus from a friend and sponsor.

Princess makes no profit on her 'angel school'

July 18, 2008

Norwegian Princess Martha Louise's controversial "angel school" has generated a lot of publicity for the young royal, but not any profits. The now-pregnant princess remains optimistic, though.

Vandals hit tour buses in Oslo

July 18, 2008

At least 16 tour buses have been badly vandalized in Oslo in recent weeks. Nearly half were buses from Spain, and some tour operators are considering dropping Oslo from their itineraries.

Retail liquor monopoly tests credit card sales

July 18, 2008

Norway's national monopoly on sales of alcoholic beverages has never allowed customers to use credit cards. Until this summer.

Beggars spark new debate

July 18, 2008

Rising opposition across party lines to an influx of beggars in Norwegian cities is prompting calls to reimpose a ban on begging. Some Labour Party officials, however, are defying the opposition and even countering their own party's ageing patriarch.

Asylum seekers overwhelm immigration authorities

July 18, 2008

The number of people applying for asylum in Norway has more than doubled so far this year, putting extraordinary pressure on the already over-burdened immigration agency UDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet).

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