Crying over spilled milk

June 12, 2008

Two million litres of milk are being poured down the drain each day as a dairy strike that hit Norway last week continues.

Too dangerous for parole

June 12, 2008

Convicted murderer Varg Vikernes is too dangerous to be released into society, according to justice officials. Government critics fear that his background as an ideologically motivated church-burning arsonist, and his connections with neo-Nazi groups, are making it impossible for him to get a fair parole hearing.

Royals opt for an un-royal life at their new 'hytte'

June 12, 2008

Maybe Crown Princess Mette-Marit is longing for a return to her former casual life as a commoner. Maybe she and Crown Prince Haakon simply want to forego some of the royal privilege they otherwise have in daily life. Whatever the case, they've decided not to remodel or expand the relatively modest hytte they recently bought on an island off Norway's south coast.

Sharp increase in patient compensation

June 12, 2008

Complaints of medical malpractice in Norway have risen by 46 per cent during the last five years. In this period 1,300 cancer sufferers have applied for compensation because of inadequate treatment.

Same sex marriage law passed by wide majority

June 12, 2008

Same sex partners will now be able marry as the Norwegian parliament passed a new marriage law on Wednesday. Adoption will be easier and lesbian couples will qualify for state funded fertility treatment.

Human trafficking witnesses can stay in Norway

June 12, 2008

Whistleblowers who witness against their exploiters will in future be given the right to remain in Norway. Previously witnesses have been sent abroad to face retribution from their tormentors.

Forest fire burning for fourth day in a row

June 12, 2008

More homes were evacuated as a fire in Froland, southern Norway, kept burning during the night. Officials were more optimistic, however, that they would soon gain control over it.

Child caught in baggage X-ray

June 12, 2008

A child between three and five years old managed to slip away from distracted parents and wander onto a baggage check-in ramp at Oslo's main airport at Gardermoen. It wasn't until the child passed through luggage X-ray equipment that officials reacted.

Pressure grows on embattled cabinet minister Haga

June 12, 2008

Åslaug Haga, Norway's Oil & Energy Minister and head of the Center Party, has been called "arrogant" and "hypocritical" after she had to admit to a series of relatively minor building violations. She refuses to step down, however, and blamed the media for invading her family's privacy.

Less border fuss - someday

June 10, 2008

Russia's foreign minister agrees with Norwegian suggestions for visa waivers for people living along the border between Russia and Norway. It may take some time, though, to arrange the details.

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