Conflicts shake Norway's coalition government

June 24, 2006

Norway's left-center coalition government appears to need a vacation. Internal dissent, power struggles and criticism from within their own parties is making governing a more difficult task than usual for Norway's beleaguered government ministers.

Musicians call off strike

June 24, 2006

Harmony may return to Norway's state-supported orchestras, after members of the musicians' union called off a strike Friday that had struck sour notes both inside and outside Norway.

New strike hits oil industry

June 24, 2006

A strike among members of the oil services branch already has shut down operations on two oil rigs. Around 30 drilling operations may be affected next week if no settlement is reached.

Norwegian ski coach to lead huge Calgary parade

June 24, 2006

Bjørnar Håkensmoen, the Norwegian skiing coach who inadvertently helped Canada's cross-country team win a silver medal at last winter's Olympics, has now received a big honour of his own from grateful Canadians.

Unemployment rate falls again

June 24, 2006

The number of Norwegians completely without work fell by another 7,000 during the first three months of this year. That's spurred another decline in the overall unemployment rate.

Norway aims to host new Winter Olympics

June 24, 2006

Twelve years after its successful hosting of the Winter Olympics at Lillehammer, Norway's Olympic Committee is keen to host a new Winter Games again, this time in 2018.

Top marks for Minister of Foreign Affairs

June 23, 2006

Jonas Gahr Støre is the government minister who has clearly impressed voters the most.

Young in nursing homes

June 23, 2006

Ten years after politicians vowed that no handicapped person under the age of 50 should live in a nursing home, 190 Norwegians are doing precisely that.

Norwegian juniors lead world championship

June 23, 2006

Norway's junior golfers now lead both the team and individual standings at the Toyota World Junior Gold Championship in Japan.

Strike could lift oil price

June 23, 2006

A strike by oilfield service workers could halt a large part of drilling operations off Norway in the next week or two and drive up already high oil prices.

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