Former Norwegian cyclist Kjærgaard admits doping
Tønsberg native Steffen Kjaergaard, who once rode alongside Lance Armstrong, has admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during his career.
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Norwegian health minister admits country’s programme shortfalls
Norway’s top health official has said that the Nordic country does not have sufficient measures in place to ensure the country’s physical well-being....
Mother of Norwegian PM passes
Karin Stoltenberg, mother of Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and well-known philanthropist, passed away late on Tuesday 16 October.
Sudanese diplomat expelled from Norway for espionage
A Sudanese diplomatic envoy in Norway has been expelled from the Scandinavian country for allegedly spying on refugees.
Ghanaian crown jewels stolen from Oslo hotel
Crown jewels belonging to the King of the Akan people in Ghana have reportedly been stolen from a hotel in the Norwegian capital.
Study: Norwegian employers prefer compatriots
A recent survey has revealed that employers in Norway are more likely to hire other Norwegians, even when foreigners have better qualifications.
Norwegian researchers: electric cars pollute as much as normal cars
Norwegian scientists have claimed that electric cars may be just as bad, or even worse, for the environment than traditional automobiles.
Norwegian researchers: dividing housework raises risk for divorce
A recent survey carried out in Norway has suggested that the risk of divorce is much higher when males do an equal amount or more housework than their...