Norway's Olympics ended well

August 25, 2008

The last two days of Olympic competition in Beijing left Norway with two more gold medals and one silver, as hopefuls delivered the goods for jubilant fans at home. The 'handball girls" confirmed their spot as national icons.

Conflicts in the cockpit 'threaten safety' at SAS

August 25, 2008

Young pilots at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are reportedly trying to bully older pilots out of the cockpit, and aviation authorities fear on-the-job conflicts are endangering passenger safety. The authorities are demanding that SAS' management and unions halt the bullying immediately.

Tsunami aid workers sick

August 24, 2008

Several of the more than 100 Norwegians who helped identify tsunami victims in Thailand in 2004 have since fallen ill. They're suffering respiratory problems linked to disinfectants that were sprayed on both corpses and themselves.

South Korea pulls appeal

August 24, 2008

The South Korean women's handball team has withdrawn its appeal of the results of its semi-finals match against Norway. That clears the way for Norway to face Russia in the finals.

Princess challenges building regulations, again

August 24, 2008

Princess Märtha Louise, who has successfully won exemptions from building regulations in the past, is now challenging officials of the city of Oslo. She wants to move her controversial "angel school" to a building that's supposed to be strictly residential.

Heavy rains caused problems

August 24, 2008

Emergency crews worked through the night after another major thunderstorm sparked torrential rains all over Oslo and Akershus County. It had also rained heavily on Thursday, and a local golf club even hired a helicopter to help dry up its saturated fairways before a major tournament.

Norway paddles to silver

August 24, 2008

Kayaker Eirik Verås Larsen secured Norway's fourth silver medal at the Summer Olympics on Friday, after the 32-year-old from Flekkefjord finished second in the men's K1 1,000-meter race.

Housing sales grind to a halt

August 24, 2008

Sales of new homes took a dive in the second quarter, and brand new flats are the least popular of all.

State toughens passport rules

August 24, 2008

Starting September 1, persons applying for Norwegian citizenship will have to prove their proficiency in the Norwegian language. That's in addition to paying a fee of NOK 2,500 (nearly USD 500).

Multi-cultural festival in Oslo

August 24, 2008

The vast waterfront plaza adjoining Oslo's City Hall (Rådhusplassen)

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