TNP - News from Norway

ORK/ Rotary came to Norway

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:18:34 +0000

Rasmus Falck wrote the history of Rotary Club in Norway celebrating its the 90th anniversary.

Read and Listen to Today's Headlines from Norwegian Newspapers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:56:00 +0000

What makes the headlines on major Norwegian daily newspapers today? 22 February 2012

Young People Follow Their Parents' Drinking Habits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:13:42 +0000

Young people who see their parents drunk use alcohol more, according to a survey from NTNU in Trondheim.

Stripper Agent in Norway Arrested for Pimping

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:30:23 +0000

Estonian Indrek Mandre, hiring strippers for night clubs in Norway have been Arrested for human trafficking and prostitution.

Be Aware of Snow Avalanche from Roofs

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:50:06 +0000

In last two days, Oslo police received 14 reports of injuries due to ice and bunch of snow that have fallen from the roofs in Oslo

I am Proud of our people for Their Positive Contributions to Norway

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:51:35 +0000

Ambassador of Pakistan to Norway talked to The Nordic Page about the relationship between Pakistan and Norway in various areas and issues of bilateral nature.

Stories for Life: Dog sledging in Finnmark

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:00:38 +0000

Travel to the Pasvikdalen Valley near the Russian border to meet 50 Alaskan huskies, and try dog sledging with Norway host David Spinx.

Today's Headlines from Norwegian Newspapers

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:28:45 +0000

What makes the headlines on major Norwegian daily newspapers today?

Nordic Countries Talk in Oslo about Green Economic Growth

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:58:27 +0000

Norwegian Ministry of the Environment arranges a Conference on Green Economic Growth in Oslo on Thursday March 1st.

Norwegian Navy to Recruit Foreign Staff

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:13:05 +0000

Lack of technical personnel leads Norwegian Navy to consider importing officers from other countries.

A Portrait from the North: Arne N�ss

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:13:09 +0000

Norway celebrates the 100th birthday of revolutionary Norwegian philosopher Arne N�ss this year.

Health Investments Must Be Increased

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:21:37 +0000

In the midst of the scandalous lung operation at Oslo University, opposition parties called for increase in health investments.

Historical Portraits from Norway

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:03:52 +0000

An Unfinished Debate on Barnevernet

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:06:58 +0000

The recent conflict over the Norwegian authorities putting two children of an Indian couple in foster care gets resolved with political intervention. But there are still questions that will not go away about the Norwegian Child Welfare Agency (Barnevernet).

Go Home, Occupy Movement - The McFB � Was Ist Das?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:41:22 +0000

Professor Anis H. Bajrektarevic asks in his unusual text why the subsequent brutalization is a surprise to humans, If humans hardly ever question fetishisation or oppose the (self-) trivialization.

Norway May Be New Cuba for China

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:02:11 +0000

China #39;s boycott of Norway could continue for many years, says a semi-official Chinese representative who compares the situation with the U.S. boycott against Cuba.

Iouri Podladtchikov and Kelly Clark Crowned Halfpipe World Champions

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:15:23 +0000

Iouri Podladtchikov (SUI) and Kelly Clark (USA) were officially crowned the 2012 Halfpipe World Champions.

Greenpeace Protests Whale Hunting Renewal in Norway

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:40:15 +0000

Norway announced renewal of its whale hunting quotas for 2012, approving the killing of 1,286 whales on Friday. The decision has mobilized the environmental activists.

Aker Solutions awarded Troll contract

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:31:08 +0000

Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Statoil to deliver six subsea trees and a tool package for Troll on the Norwegian continental shelf. Estimated contract value is NOK 350 million.

Stay at Home in Vinterferie

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:23:01 +0000

Next week, winter break (vinterferie)starts and meteorologists warn about unstable weather conditions through the week.

Norwegians are Injured in Thailand

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:02:26 +0000

Two Norwegians Are Hospitalized in the Hotel Explosion in Thailand.

Finals at World Snowboarding Championships

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:58:52 +0000

Finals is to be run at World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo.

Gasoline Prices Peak, Tax Deduction is Required.

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:55:35 +0000

Gasoline prices have reached the highest level in Norway. The politicians call government to reduce taxes.

A Traitor and a Mass Murderer

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:26:04 +0000

Progress Party will dismiss the owner of these statements about Stoltenberg and Breivik.

Prime Minister Knew about This Relationship

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:48:26 +0000

During the trial of sexual assault accused V�g� mayor from Labor Party(Ap) Rune �ygard, it was claimed that Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg knew of the alleged relationship between the minor girl and the mayor.

Test Runs of 4 Billion NOK Trains Stopped After The Accident

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:25:52 +0000

One severely injured during the test run of NSB #39;s new trains in Vestfold. Transport Minister Magnhild Meltveit says Norway does need these trains for now.

Watch the World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:35:24 +0000

You can watch the all races live at the championship in Oslo till 19th of February.

Is It a Policy Change in FrP?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:50:49 +0000

All those immigrants who have legal residence in Norway have no reason not to vote for Progress Party, said Progress Party leader Siv Jensen during Oslo Progress Party #39;s annual meeting.

Cannabis Spray May be Permitted in Norway

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:34:02 +0000

Medical cannabis has been approved in the form of a mouth spray in Sweden. It can also happen in Norway, according to the Norwegian State Medicines Agency.

Kvaerner Ends with Increased Profit

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:26:23 +0000

Kvaerner announced increased profit in the last quarter. The comapny had operating revenues of NOK 3 004 million.

KrF Thinks Norway Must Have Christian Values

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:21:21 +0000

KrF top politician thinks it is more important than ever to preserve Christian heritage in Norway.

Foreign Commuters Can Get Residency Registration

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:13:35 +0000

With a new regulation, commuters from an EEA country to Norway will be able to be registered.

Kvaerner wins Hild jacket EPSC contract

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:39:38 +0000

Total E P Norge AS has awarded Kvaerner an EPSC-contract of close to NOK 1.2 billion for delivery of a steel jacket to be located at the Hild Field offshore the Norwegian North Sea.

Norwegian Hit by North Korean Musicians

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:23:31 +0000

This interesting viral video has reached to more than 1.2 Million views on youtube in a short time.

Food Prices Increase in Norway

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:42:18 +0000

Food prices in Norway increased by up to 5 percent as a result of the global increase pointed by he FAO Food Price Index.

Norway must be slave-free

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:10:09 +0000

Norway, must be the world #39;s first slave-free country, requires Christian Democratic Party (KrF).

He will Represent Norway in Eurovision in 2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:49:04 +0000

Iranian Norwegian Tooji Keshtkar is to Represent Norway in Eurovision Song Contest in Baku in May 2012.

An Extraordinary Adrenaline Experience in Norway

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:55:16 +0000

Kjerag and Trollstigen in Norway offer an unmatched Wingsuit Base Jumping experience for the passionate lovers of this extraordinary sport.

Pick of The Weekend: World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:37:19 +0000

Oslo hosts the World Snowboarding Championships for the first time between 10-19 February 2012.

Northern Lights Video from NASA

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:12:40 +0000

Aurora australis viewed from the International Space Station - Courtesy to NASA.

Starbucks Opens its First Store in Norway

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:06 +0000

Starbucks Coffee and its licensed partner, SSP open Norway�s first Starbucks Coffeehouse at Oslo Airport on February 9th.

� We Have Something to Learn from Norway

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:19:48 +0000

Cooperation between Russia and Norway is very important and meaningful to the Murmansk region, said the governor of the Murmansk region, Dmitry Dmitrienko in the welcoming speech at Kirkenes conference.

Norway Discusses Introduction of Tuition Fees

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:01 +0000

Professor Peter Maassen comments on the debate on introducing tuition fees in Norwegian higher education.

Norwegian Liberals are Shaken with Rape Scandal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:33:03 +0000

Liberal Party #39;s deputy chairman Solum Larsen resigns after being charged for raping a 17 year old girl at the Rogaland Liberal Party #39;s annual congress in Suldal.

Stoltenberg is Optimistic for a Third Election Victory

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:36 +0000

Labor Party (Ap) receives 35.8 percent support in a new poll. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg sees the result as the sign of a third victory in the next election.

Strong growth for Statoil

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:57:17 +0000

Statoil #39;s fourth quarter 2011 net operating income was NOK 60.7 billion, a 42% increase compared to NOK 42.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Norway Vs U.S. Prison System

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:44:13 +0000

The popular Internet news and political commentary program in the USA compared the result of prison system in Norway and the US.

Norwegian Folklore Hits the Scary Movie Scene in the World

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:32:33 +0000

After the success of Troll Hunter, the Norwegian film "Thale" is appealing great interest abroad. The director believes that Hollywood wants more films about Norwegian folklore.

Tax Directorate Requires 1.8 billion NOK in Transocean Case

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:56:23 +0000

�KOKRIM has decided to advance a claim of approximately 1, 8 billion NOK in unlawful proceedings against all of the defendants in one of Norway #39;s largest financial fraud case.

Telenor May Pull Out of India

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:22 +0000

Norway�s international telecommunication company Telenor ASA is said to be quitting India because it had been #34;unfairly harmed #34; by a court order cancelling licences including those held by its local venture.