Thoresen out of the NHL

July 10, 2008

Patrick Thoresen, one of the best-known Norwegian ice hockey players, hopes to play in Europe after leaving the NHL. He was unable to agree on a new contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Entertainer laid to rest

July 10, 2008

A large church just west of Oslo was packed on Tuesday for the funeral of Harald Heide-Steen Jr. His career as an entertainer spanned more than five decades.

Mandatory interviews give more jobs to immigrants

July 10, 2008

All central government employers have had to interview qualified non-western job applicants since 2002. This has improved immigrants chances at getting work in the public sector significantly.

Who’s poor in Norway?

July 10, 2008

The center/left government promised to eradicate poverty in Norway when it came to power three years ago. However, in one of the richest countries in the world deciding who is poor can be a challenge.

Not much drinking or smoking

July 10, 2008

Young people in Norway smoke and drink less often than most of their contemporaries abroad, according to a survey of 41 industrialized countries.

New focus on Sami language

July 10, 2008

Norway's indigenous Sami people are about to be met a bit more often on their own terms. A new government mandate calls for public servants to learn at least a little of the Sami language.

King Harald’s boat leads regatta

July 10, 2008

King Harald and his crew leads in a World Championship race for classic sail boats being held at Hankø on the Oslo Fjord.

Star-studded team head for Arctic

July 10, 2008

Four years ago Hilary Clinton and John McCain went to the Svalbard, halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, to discuss climate change and global warming. Now a delegation of leading Americans, are making the same journey.

New snail poses threat

July 9, 2008

The red forest snail has not been seen in Norway since the 1800's. Now it has found its way to Selbu southeast of Trondheim. Experts say it should be eradicated immediately.

Immigrants still battle underemployment

July 9, 2008

Employment of immigrants has increased in Norway in recent years, largely because of a labour shortage, but many remain underemployed, since they're only offered jobs below their competence levels.

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