Afghanistan seeks return of 'stolen treasures'
June 20, 2008Some cultural treasures allegedly carried out of Afghanistan by a Norwegian soldier are 4,000 years old, and the country wants them back.
Shipping line flags out
June 20, 2008Wilh Wilhelmsen, one of Norway's largest shipowning and operating firms, has grown weary of the Norwegian government's expensive and constantly changing tax regulations. It's flagging out its Norwegian fleet to Malta.
Prostitutes' ranks thin after waves of arrests
June 20, 2008There's been a marked decline in the number of prostitutes on the streets of Oslo this week. The decline follows two waves of arrests aimed at cracking down on human trafficking.
Riise rakes in riches in Rome
June 20, 2008Professional Norwegian soccer player John Arne Riise will enjoy paychecks totalling NOK 22.4 million a year (EUR 2.8 million) after agreeing to play for AS Roma this week. The club that's been Riise's home for the past several years, Liverpool, also stands to profit.
Car and boat sales slow down
June 20, 2008Buyers have put the brakes on purchases of cars and boats. It's another sign that Norway's red-hot economy is cooling off.
Wolf population cut in half
June 20, 2008Illegal hunting and the apparent lack of any new breeding in the past year has cut Norway's wolf population in half and seriously set back efforts against extinction.
Stock deals rule out Telenor bid for Telia-Sonera, for now
June 20, 2008Two top executives in Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor bought shares in the company on Thursday. The share purchases all but rule out any imminent attempt by Telenor to launch a bid for Swedish-Finnish rival Telia-Sonera.
Major cabinet shuffle looms
June 20, 2008It's not just Norway's Oil & Energy Ministry that was set to get a new leader on Friday, following the resignation under pressure of Oil Minister Åslaug Haga. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg from the Labour Party was poised to shuffle several of his cabinet ministers, including those responsible for health, business and immigration.
Embattled cabinet minister steps down
June 20, 2008Åslaug Haga quit Thursday morning as both Norway's Oil & Energy Minister and leader of her political party, bowing out after a storm of criticism around building violations and questionable political maneuvering. Haga herself said her decision was not political, but rather steered by her health.
Embattled minister goes on paid sick leave
June 17, 2008Norway's Oil & Energy Minister Åslaug Haga went on sick leave over the weekend, after spending several days fending off media stories about how she and her husband have been caught in a series of building violations.
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