New strike threatens airlines

June 7, 2008

Yet another strike is brewing in Norway, and this one could spoil holiday plans for thousands flying on SAS Norge, Norwegian Air and Widerøe.

Flight attendants walk off job

June 5, 2008

One of the major charter airlines carrying residents of Norway off on holiday was effectively grounded on Thursday.

Contractor held in custody

June 5, 2008

A controversial building contractor accused of fraud and worker exploitation was ordered held in jail for two weeks, while police continue their investigation against him.

Al-Qaida threatens Norway

June 5, 2008

Terrorist organization al-Qaida, which has claimed responsibility for Monday?s bombing of the Danish Embassy in Pakistan, now is making threats against Norway as well.

More teachers go on strike

June 5, 2008

A strike by municipal employees around the country spread further on Tuesday, and looked set to keep dragging on. Neither side will take the initiative to resume negotiations. More than 10,000 teachers are now on strike, along with around 100 health care workers.

Soccer club seeks new owner

June 5, 2008

Oslo soccer club Lyn is looking for a new rich uncle after owner Atle Brynestad finally confirmed that he was pulling out. Brynestad's business empire reportedly faces various financial challenges, but Lyn officials claim they're not worried.

Bhatti acquitted of terrorism, convicted on other charges

June 5, 2008

Norway's first terrorism trial ended Tuesday with the acquittal of Arfan Qadeer Bhatti, who was charged with firing shots at a Jewish synagogue in Oslo and planning embassy attacks. Bhatti's alleged accomplices were also acquitted, but Bhatti was convicted for other shootings and for attempted murder.

Technical trouble plagues Nordic stock exchanges

June 5, 2008

Trading wasn't expected to open on the Oslo Stock Exchange until noon at the latest on Tuesday, because of ongoing technical problems with its trading system, which is run from Stockholm. Then the delay was extended to 1:30pm, and later extended again.

'Heatwave' descends on southeast

June 5, 2008

A period of unusually warm weather has settled over southeastern Norway, with temperatures due to exceed 30C (nearly 90F) for the next week. No rain was in sight.

Consumer confidence falls

June 5, 2008

Higher interest rates seem to be taking a toll on Norwegians' strong consumer confidence of recent years. A new index shows it fell again this spring, and some economists are saying "the party is over."

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