Norwegian Bible becomes country’s bestselling book
The Bible published in the Norwegian language has been named the country’s bestselling book of 2012. The Bible, which has sold close to 160,000 copies...
Norway
Topics and News Related to Norway
Norwegian lottery winner purchases stake in local football club
A Norwegian man who recently became the biggest lottery winner ever in the country has spent a portion of his prize money on buying a 25 per cent stak...
Norway cuts growth forecast
Norway has cut its growth forecast for 2013 as the weakness of the Scandinavian country’s trading partners starts to take its toll, announced its stat...
Deported Afghan refugee sues Norway
An Afghan refugee deported by Norway is suing the government because of the treatment he received back in his homeland. Farhad Hakimzai claims that af...
New Munch museum gets green light
After years of wrangling, Oslo politicians have reached agreement on establishing a new museum to house Edvard Munch’s masterpieces. Spaniard Juan Her...
World’s biggest cod reeled in from Norway waters
A massive cod, weighing at a whopping 103 pounds, was caught recently off shore in Hammerfest. It is believe to be the largest such species ever caugh...
Oslo needs your garbage
A shortage of rubbish in Norway’s capital is having an unusual effect on heating for the city. Oslo’s forward thinking use of incinerators to produce ...
Tax hikes planned for Norwegian oil drilling
Oil companies and multi-nationals involved in the industry face increased taxes as the prime minister laid out tax reforms ahead of his election campa...