Rwandan war criminal reportedly in Oslo

June 2, 2008

The man who's charged with financing genocide in Rwanda is reportedly hiding out in Oslo, and may want to turn himself in.

Traffic deaths soar, experts blame reckless driving

June 2, 2008

Deaths caused by traffic accidents in Norway are up 50 percent so far this year, even before the summer driving season gets underway. Speedsters, most often young men, have become a potentially lethal menace on the road.

Embassies hit by staff unrest

June 2, 2008

Locally employed staff at Norway's foreign embassies are protesting low pay, long workdays, lack of overtime pay and few benefits. The situation is viewed as especially serious at embassies in North America and Europe.

Beggar boycott urged in Oslo

June 2, 2008

The head of Oslo's Municipal Executive Board is calling on Oslo residents and visitors to stop giving money to beggars on the street. It's the only way, says Erling Lae, to discourage beggars from setting up shop in the capital.

Bombing sparks evacuation of embassy in Pakistan

June 2, 2008

Norway's embassy in Islamabad was evacuated on Monday after the nearby Danish embassy was hit by a massive car bomb. The foreign ministry also issued a warning against travel to Pakistan.

Army forced to sharpen knife as cost cuts loom

May 30, 2008

In March, the Norwegian government promised more growth for Norway's army, but just the opposite is happening. Now government officials say they need to cut costs by NOK 1.5 billion, with most of it to come from budgets for training and military exercises.

Record number of homes on the market

May 30, 2008

Norwegians are trying to sell their homes in record numbers. Never before has the listing service Finn offered more homes on the market.

Public sector strike spreads

May 30, 2008

A strike by teachers, day care center workers and some health care personnel entered its fifth day and spread to more communities on Friday. A new study shows a vast majority of Norwegians sympathize with those demanding higher pay.

More Munchs to go on display

May 30, 2008

Plans to build a new Munch Museum on Oslo's waterfront will allow far more of Edvard Munch's famous paintings to be put on public display. Major relocations and construction of other new museums are aimed at putting Oslo on the cultural map.

Soldier's loot turned away

May 30, 2008

A Norwegian soldier came home from duty in Afghanistan with a horde of cultural treasures, which he offered to an Oslo museum. He was summarily rebuffed and told to take the treasures back to their country of origin.

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