Telenor's labour scandal deepens

May 26, 2008

Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor had its reputation further tarnished over the weekend after reports emerged of more deaths of workers tied to Telenor's overseas subsidiaries.

Jailed Norwegians demand more legal aid

May 26, 2008

Three young Norwegian women caught in Bolivia with more than 22 kilos of cocaine in their luggage reportedly are seeking more legal aid from home. The three remain jailed on drug smuggling charges.

Oil leak spared fish and birds, but concerns remain

May 26, 2008

Environmental researchers said Monday that an oil leak on a North Sea platform during the weekend had no visible effect on seabirds or fish in the area. The leak, however, has renewed concerns and set off strong criticism of platform operator StatoilHydro.

Unemployment rate steady

May 23, 2008

Unemployment in Norway remains historically low, based on new figures from the state statistics bureau SSB.

Crackdown urged on worker exploitation

May 23, 2008

Both union and business leaders in Norway are urging the state to impose much tougher fines on firms that exploit foreign workers, after another appalling case was revealed in Oslo this week.

Authorities raid hotel project

May 23, 2008

Police and state labour authorities raided a hotel renovation project in Oslo Wednesday, worried that workers there were being paid substandard wages. The hotel is set to be operated by Choice Hotels Scandinavia, a firm owned by high-profile activist Petter Stordalen.

Munch masterpieces back on display in Oslo

May 23, 2008

Two paintings by famed Norwegian artist Edvard Munch are back where they belong, on the walls of Oslo's Munch Museum, after a nearly four-year odyssey of theft, recovery and rehabilitation. The drama unveiled some new information about the masterpieces as well.

Three young Norwegians jailed in Bolivia

May 23, 2008

Three Norwegian women aged 17 to 22 have been arrested in Bolivia, charged with trying to smuggle cocaine out of the country. One of the women has her two-year-old daughter with her.

Trains delayed again

May 23, 2008

Train traffic in the Oslo area was disrupted once again early Friday, because of more technical trouble with switching systems. Conflicts between the state agencies in charge of the rail system continue to grow.

Flag back on soccer uniforms

May 23, 2008

After thousands of sports fans cried foul over its removal, the Norwegian flag will once again grace the front of the uniforms of players on the national soccer teams.

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