Young asylum seeker shot in his bed

July 20, 2008

A 16 year-old asylum seeker from Somalia, was shot and critically injured while sleeping in his bed at reception centre outside Oslo. He was hit in the stomach by a rifle round fired through the wall of his room. Police speculate that he may be a random victim.

Robbery rate skyrockets

July 17, 2008

While Norway's murder rate has fallen by nearly half, its number of robberies has skyrocketed. In Oslo, home break-ins are up nearly 60 percent over last year.

Norwegians among injured in amusement park accident

July 17, 2008

Five young Norwegians were among those injured, some seriously, when a ride at the popular Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden suddenly collapsed and crashed to the ground Tuesday evening.

More train trouble in Oslo

July 17, 2008

Travel and commuting plans for thousands of train passengers were disrupted once again early Wednesday. Railroad equipment failure was to blame.

Thieves target Gardermoen

July 17, 2008

Incidents of theft and pickpocketing at Oslo's main airport at Gardermoen have soared this year, prompting police to issue warnings to "naive Norwegians."

New guide to dialect jungle

July 17, 2008

A Norwegian language instructor at one of the country's top universities has come to the aid of frustrated foreigners when they're confronted by dialects.

Illegal lobster traps seized

July 17, 2008

Police and coast guard officials are cracking down on illegal lobster trapping along the Norwegian coast. Not everyone has respected a ban on trapping until October 1, to save the lobsters from extinction.

Arvesen's cycling victory secured friendly bonus

July 17, 2008

Kurt Asle Arvesen often falls in the shadow of his better-known Tour de France compatriot Thor Hushovd. Winning Wednesday's stage in the race, however, also won him the spotlight -- along with a cash bonus from a friend and sponsor.

EU sends Stoltenberg on his way to the moon

July 17, 2008

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has likened Norway's development of carbon recapture and storage technology to a moon landing. A ruling won in Brussels helps launch Stoltenberg on his lunar-like mission.

Vandals hit tour buses in Oslo

July 17, 2008

At least 16 tour buses have been badly vandalized in Oslo in recent weeks. Nearly half were buses from Spain, and some tour operators are considering dropping Oslo from their itineraries.

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