UNESCO may block oil drilling off scenic Lofoten

July 9, 2008

The UN may add the scenic Lofoten islands off the coast of Arctic Norway to UNESCO's World Heritage Site list. This would put an end to the ongoing debate about whether to allow the oil industry access to the continental shelf in the area.

Man hijacked bus in Oslo

July 9, 2008

Police got into an armed confrontation early Tuesday with a man who hijacked a bus and then claimed he'd murdered his wife.

Loss looms at Norwegian

July 9, 2008

Norway's upstart airline Norwegian, long viewed as a major success story, is now seeing weaker load factors and was compelled to issue a profit warning on Tuesday. High fuel costs are hurting.

More rain on the way

July 9, 2008

Oslo residents still cleaning up after the weekend's deluge need to prepare for more wet weather this coming weekend. The forecast isn't very summer-like.

Progress Party ready to rule

July 9, 2008

After decades of being the noisy underdog in Norwegian politics, the country’s most conservative party is riding a wave of popularity. With the current left-centre government losing even more support, the Progress Party is now hammering out a serious plan to take over after next autumn’s election.

Springsteen warmed up Oslo

July 9, 2008

The 40,000 fans who packed Oslo's Valle Hovin stadium Monday night didn't seem to care that it was cold and damp outdoors. The man they came to see, legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen, delivered a concert that was fabulous by most accounts, and warmed up everyone.

Business confidence slides

July 9, 2008

Pessimism has started to grip Norwegian business leaders. A new survey indicates a majority are bracing for looming stagnation, or worse.

Wolves came to visit

July 9, 2008

A couple on holiday at their cabin in Rendalen could document a sensational visit on Monday. Six wolf pups wandered around their property after apparently feasting on two moose nearby.

New construction ruins archaeological sites

July 9, 2008

Every year thousands of Norwegian ancient heritage sites are lost forever. Construction and farming are the main culprits.

Murderer confesses in Russia

July 8, 2008

A 27-year-old Russian has confessed to shooting and killing a Norwegian man and his wife in southern Russian. The crime, it seems, was motivated by jealousy.

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