Police warn Foreign Ministry about Russian spying

June 25, 2008

The Cold War is allegedly over, but Norway's special police unit in charge of intelligence (PST) is convinced that Russian spies are as active as ever. So active, that PST has warned Foreign Ministry officials about specific suspected spies working as Russian diplomats.

Norske Skog may chop more assets after Korean sale

June 25, 2008

Forest products firm Norske Skog, struggling under a heavy debt burden, said Monday it was selling off its South Korean paper mills and may shed other businesses as well.

18,000 illegal aliens, but missionary faces deportation

June 25, 2008

A new report from state statistics bureau SSB estimates that the number of undocumented immigrants in Norway is twice that previously thought. Meanwhile, an 80-year-old American immigrant is being told to leave the country.

Airlines to cut routes

June 25, 2008

High fuel prices have prompted airlines in Norway to cut routes, in an effort to cut costs.

Heirs to the Scandinavian thrones study the Arctic

June 25, 2008

The next generation of monarchs for Denmark, Sweden and Norway met on the Norwegian-run Arctic archipelago of Svalbard over the weekend and set off on a five-day study tour. They all claim they want to learn more about climate change.

Sand volleyball may play out high above the fjord

June 25, 2008

This year's World Tour sand volleyball tournament in the west coast city of Stavanger has just begun, but organizers and players are already dreaming about next year's event. It may be held on the massive Prekestolen

Unemployment rate rises

June 25, 2008

Norway's state statistics bureau SSB reported a slight rise in the country's unemployment rate on Wednesday, just hours before the central bank needed to decide whether to boost interest rates again.

Poor English skills plague politicians, and their listeners

June 25, 2008

Some top Norwegian politicians speak such poor English that they risk losing influence as they stumble through prepared speeches or try to express themselves to foreigners, claims a professor at the University of Oslo. He thinks it's downright embarrassing.

No room at the inn

June 25, 2008

Hotels in many Norwegian cities are running full, and some business travelers have had to resort to unusual alternatives to ensure a roof over their heads.

Labour Party boss charged with 'bullying'

June 25, 2008

The powerful secretary of the Norwegian Labour Party, Martin Kolberg, has blasted what he calls an emerging political lobby made up of a wealthy, "vulgar over class." One of its members singled out by Kolberg, investor Ola Mæle, retorts that Kolberg is simply trying to "bully" business leaders out of the political debate.

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