Krekar makes new threats
Publisert: 10:47 29-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Just three days after Norway's highest court upheld a state expulsion order against Mullah Krekar, the man who's considered a threat to the nation's security has made new threats against the country that's harboured him for years. |
 
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Trains finally back on track
Publisert: 10:11 29-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Oslo-area commuters and train passengers throughout southern Norway could travel pretty much on time again Thursday morning, but fallout from Wednesday's system breakdown continued. |
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Construction work may be to blame
Publisert: 16:12 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Work to improve Oslo's public transport system may be the reason train traffic is paralyzed in the capital district on Wednesday. |
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Townships risk compulsory sale
Publisert: 15:14 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
The four northern townships Hattfjelldal. Hemnes, Narvik and Rana must provide NOK 150-160 million (USD 27.67-29.5 million) in guarantees to Citibank on Wednesday to ensure that the bank does not sell off their positions in the US securities market. |
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Terrorist threat confirmed
Publisert: 13:16 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
A television documentary will finally provide confirmation that a massive terrorist plot was thwarted in Oslo in the summer of 1979. |
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Light a virtual torch
Publisert: 12:13 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Thousands have joined Aftenposten.no's online campaign to let readers show their support of environmental issues and this year's Nobel Peace Prize winners. |
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Svindal operation after fall
Publisert: 11:21 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Alpine skiing star Aksel Lund Svindal had an operation for a broken nose and gashed buttock after a nasty fall during downhill training in Beaver Creek, Colorado on Tuesday. |
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Terra Securities bankrupt
Publisert: 10:49 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Kredittilsynet<br/>) has revoked the license of brokerage Terra Securities, the company involved in selling disputed commercial papers to Norwegian townships. |
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Train traffic halt
Publisert: 08:58 28-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
A fire late Tuesday night has crippled Oslo's central train station and left 80,000 commuters rushing to find alternative transport in the capital area. Telecommunications cables were also damaged. |
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Following the Terra affair
Publisert: 18:40 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
The highest levels of the Norwegian government are keeping a close eye on the unfolding financial scandal around Terra Securities. |
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Yellowing due to damp
Publisert: 15:39 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Experts believe that the embarrassing yellowing of the white marble used in the prestigious new Oslo Opera is due to the concrete under the stone not having been properly dried. |
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Hunt for Vikings
Publisert: 15:34 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Scientists have determined that there is plenty of Viking blood in the veins of men in the Liverpool area of England. |
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Stolen medals returned
Publisert: 13:51 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Skiing legend Kjetil Andre Aamodt has been reunited with the 19 world championship and Olympic medals stolen from him four years ago. |
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Spanish firm buys TusenFryd
Publisert: 13:17 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Spanish amusement park giant Parques Reunidos has bought the TusenFryd entertainment complex in Vinterbro just outside of Oslo. |
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No room for centenarian
Publisert: 12:15 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Thea Andersen - aged 103 - is unable to get a spot in a nursing home, even though authorities admit she meets all the criteria for one. |
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Not quite the best
Publisert: 12:01 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
After years of regularly being named the best country in the world in which to live, Norway has been toppled from top spot on the United Nations list. |
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First installment paid
Publisert: 11:39 27-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Norway said on Tuesday that the first payment promised to help the World Bank improve health conditions in emerging nations was on its way. |
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Embattled politicians go on the offensive
Publisert: 16:21 26-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
They've been accused of gambling with their constituents' money, but now the local politicians embroiled in what may be Norway's biggest public finance scandal ever claim they were duped. The target of their ire, Terra Securities, was embroiled in crisis meetings of its own on Monday. |
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Companies splurge on lavish holiday parties
Publisert: 15:12 26-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
Norway's traditional Christmas party season is in full swing, with companies believed to be paying more than ever before to let their employees eat, drink and dance their way through the long winter night. |
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Woman died on board flight
Publisert: 14:20 26-11-2007 Kilde: Aftenposten
A Norwegian woman collapsed and died shortly after her flight took off from the Torp airport at Sandefjord. |
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