Treasurer of Church of Iceland in Norway resigns due to suspicion of embezzling funds
According to an announcement made by the Church of Iceland in Norway, the organization’s treasurer has resigned from the board of the congregati...
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€43 million fund launched in Norway for new housing units for students
A fund of €43 million has been allocated by the Norwegian government for new student accommodation across the country. As explained in a press release...
Terje Lien Aasland named as Norway’s Minister for Petroleum and Energy
Terje Lien Aasland has been named as Norway’s Minister for Petroleum and Energy, replacing Marte Mjoes Persen, who will move into the Ministry f...
Norwegian cross-country skier Johaug to retire at end of season
Norway’s cross-country skiing star, Therese Johaug, has recently announced that she’ll be retiring at the end of the season after taking g...
Norway name NATO General Jens Stoltenberg as central bank chief
Norway has named NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg as the country’s new central bank chief, despite opposition worries. Stoltenberg was na...
Anders Behring Breivik parole request rejected by Norwegian court
On Tuesday 1st February, mass-murderer Anders Behring Breivik was denied a request for parole by Norwegian court as he remains “an obvious risk&...
Norway, Sweden and Finland to reduce wolf population
Scandinavian countries Norway, Sweden and Finland are joining forces this winter to reduce the population of wolves through culling. In turn, conserva...
Norwegian army recruits ordered to return underwear at end of service
The country’s military has ordered Norwegian army recruits to hand over their underwear, including socks and bras, at the end of their service i...