Folks flock to 'fjellene'

September 4, 2008

It's high season for hiking and hunting in the mountains (fjellene)

Oil price decline hits stocks

September 4, 2008

Shares traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange, many of which are directly tied to the oil industry, have taken a dive since oil prices started to fall. There were a few bright spots Wednesday morning, though.

Body found in Rondane

September 4, 2008

A man out hunting in the mountainous area north of Rondane found a body in the valley of Haverdalen this week. Police think it's that of an American hiker who was reported missing earlier this year.

Government tries to limit stream of refugees to Norway

September 4, 2008

Faced with record numbers of refugees seeking asylum in Norway, the government on Wednesday announced moves to make it harder for them to stay in the country. Refugee sympathizers were shocked by the moves.

New "Who's who" in Norway

September 4, 2008

An Oslo publishing company released a thick new book on Wednesday listing 1,000 persons believed to be the most powerful in Norway. Some of them tried to get their names deleted, others tried to be added.

Police 'can't afford' cop jobs

September 4, 2008

The cost of living in Norway is so high, and police salaries so low, that increasing numbers of police officers are quitting. They say they can't afford to stay in their chosen profession.

Hovdenes cycled to victory

September 1, 2008

Anders Hovdenes, a 21-year-old from Oslo who says he just loves to cycle, proved to be the toughest of all the tough guys who cycled 91 kilometers over some Norwegian mountains during the weekend.

Weight gain spells profits

September 1, 2008

Norwegians have grown steadily fatter in recent years, and are gaining weight faster than ever before. While health care specialists shudder, some businesses are cashing in on the need for larger products to accommodate bloated bodies.

40 years of Harald and Sonja

September 1, 2008

"She has meant everything to me," says King Harald, sitting next to his wife of 40 years, Queen Sonja. They're celebrating their anniversary with a family cruise on the Adriatic.

Students cheating, too

September 1, 2008

Just a week after news broke that former members of Norway's parliament are facing charges of collecting more pension benefits than they should, comes news that students are effectively cheating the system as well.

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