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May 17, 2012
Utøya survivor 'hid under friends' dead bodies'
A young survivor of self-confessed killer Anders Behring Breivik's massacre on a Norwegian island told his trial Wednesday how she stayed alive by hiding behind the dead bodies of her friends. READ »
Ina, 22: 'I'm going to die now'
After she was shot several times at the café on Utøya island, 22-year-old Ina Rangønes Libak told the Oslo district court on Wednesday how she was sure she was going to die. READ »
Ryanair threatens to pull out of Norway
Low-cost airline Ryanair has threatened to ditch its operations in Norway amid a tax row over pilots’ fees. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Kiwi-Bob hits Norway sell-by date jackpot
A crafty Norwegian who has become famous for demanding cash for goods that have passed their expiration date has managed to rack up a 40,000-kroner ($6,700) profit in the last three weeks alone. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Man in flames tried to enter Oslo court
A man set himself on fire on Tuesday outside the Oslo courthouse where Anders Behring Breivik is on trial for killing 77 people last year, but there was no evidence the two events were linked, police said. READ »
Soaring oil prices swell Norway's surplus
The Norwegian government pointed to the strength of the national economy on Tuesday in presenting a revised 2012 budget with a larger surplus, but it revised down growth prospects for the year. READ »
Woman abused husband for 40 years: prosecutors
A 72-year-old woman from northern Norway has been charged with abusing her husband for more than 40 years. READ »
Norwegian farmers launch bread blockade
Norwegian farmers went on strike on Tuesday morning, as they sought to keep bread off supermarket shelves by blocking entrances to mills across the country in protest against the collapse of agricultural policy negotiations at the weekend. READ »
What happened next? Comedy goal drama in Norway
An accidental goal and a striking example of fair play will live long in the memory after a thrilling encounter between Brann and Lillestrøm in Norway’s top flight on Sunday. READ »
Ten great reasons to travel this summer
2012 is gearing up to be a fantastic year to travel. With all the exciting festivals, and celebrations planned, what better reason to cross another wish off your 'must visit' list? READ »
The ten best railway stations in Europe
Travelling in Europe by train? Before you embark on exploring your chosen city, take a moment to savour its first port of call. READ »
'I don't want to be a prosecuting machine'
Inga Bejer Engh has friendly blue eyes and a ready smile but behind that exterior lies a dogged prosecutor who is unfazed despite Norway gunman Anders Behring Breivik's refusal to answer questions. READ »
Norway: powered by nature
From the spectacular northern lights to the great fjords, wherever you look in Norway nature is making herself felt. READ »
Video: hiking to Preikestolen
Preikestolen, or the Pulpit Rock, is one of the most spectacular natural sights in Norway. Just outside Stavanger, the hike is a must-do for many visitors to Norway. READ »
- Video: See Nirvana rouse this little drummer boy »
- Breivik victim removed bullet and swam to safety »
- Missing Norwegian footballer found dead »
- Norway's Telenor warns India on telecom impasse »
- Norway hits dozen to smash German dreams »
- Elk shot dead at Oslo's national theatre »
- Norway eyes 'lex Breivik' to hike asylum security »
- Solbakken named as new Wolves manager »
- Victim's brother hurls shoe at Breivik »
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Parliamentary election in Algeria an important step forward (Wed, 16 May)
“I am pleased that the election in Algeria has proceeded peacefully, and that that the proportion of women in the parliament has increased considerably,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
17 May – Norway’s National Day and International Day Against Homophobia (Wed, 16 May)
Every 17 May, we celebrate Norway’s constitution. This is a day for commemorating the ideals of freedom and equality. It is also the date of the International Day Against Homophobia and transphobia, which will be marked all over the world.
NATO, Russia and Tactical Nuclear Arms (Tue, 15 May)
The Chicago summit should send a strong signal of NATO’s resolve to engage with Russia on nuclear issues. Our aim is to strengthen the partnership between NATO and Russia, and to contribute to Euro-Atlantic security, writes Foreign Minister Støre together with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
Comments after Launch of Report about Green Growth (Tue, 15 May)
Minister of Inernational Development Heikki Holmås took part at the Norad seminar about the World Bank Report: "Inclusive Green Growth; The Pathway to Sustainable Development" 15 May and had some comments after Marianne Fay's presentation of the report.
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