BASE jumper’s body retrieved
Publisert: 14:38 10-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Emergency crews finally succeeded Wednesday in retrieving the body of a man who jumped off a mountainside in Romsdalen on Tuesday. |
 
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Stock market tries to recover
Publisert: 13:40 10-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
The Oslo Stock Exchange was ticking back upwards on Wednesday morning, regaining some of the heavy losses suffered Tuesday because of lower oil prices. Then share prices fell once again. Some analysts called Tuesday´s 5.57 percent decline an all-out "collapse." |
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Norway´s socialist finance minister praises Bush
Publisert: 11:25 10-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Kristin Halvorsen, head of Norway´s Socialist Left party (SV) and a leader of Norway´s left-centre coalition government, has come with unexpected praise of US President George W Bush. |
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Stock market recovers
Publisert: 10:57 10-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
The Oslo Stock Exchange was ticking back upwards on Wednesday morning, regaining some of the heavy losses suffered Tuesday because of lower oil prices. Some analysts called Tuesday´s 5.57 percent decline an all-out "collapse." |
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North Sea divers plan appeal
Publisert: 10:34 10-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Few argue that Norway owes a debt of gratitude to the North Sea divers who played a key role in launching the country´s offshore oil industry. Now it will be up to Norway´s highest court to decide whether that debt will actually be paid. |
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Real estate tycoon ignores new unauthorized biography
Publisert: 16:17 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Olav Thon built up a fortune in real estate and ranks as one of Norway´s wealthiest men. A new, critical biography of the 85-year-old self-made mogul attempts to document how Thon made his money, but Thon himself won´t even comment on it. |
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Couple found dead at home
Publisert: 15:15 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
A couple in their 30s was found dead Tuesday in the home they shared near the west coast city of Ålesund. Police say they didn´t die of natural causes. |
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´Tax-free trap´ set to fall
Publisert: 14:30 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
On the eve of its 10th anniversary, Oslo´s main airport at Gardermoen has found itself immersed in another round of criticism, this time for virtually forcing international passengers into its duty-free shops. Airport officials gave in to the critics on Tuesday. |
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New Jewish Museum opens
Publisert: 13:45 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Crown Prince Haakon formally opened Oslo´s newest museum on Monday, dedicated to Jewish history in Norway. |
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Lyn asks Berg to leave
Publisert: 11:33 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Henning Berg is no longer head coach for Oslo soccer club Lyn. Berg, who already has a new coaching job lined up with Lillestrøm, was asked to leave immediately. |
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DnB ready to sue townships
Publisert: 10:44 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Norwegian banking group DnB NOR said on Tuesday it was prepared to go to court against seven municipalities after township officials said they would halt payments on NOK 1 billion (USD 176.4 million) in debt. |
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Divers lose damage claim
Publisert: 10:28 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
The pioneering North Sea divers who helped launch Norway´s oil industry suffered another blow on Tuesday, this time in the Norwegian courts. A judge rejected their claim for compensation for the damage their dives did to their health. |
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´Sword man´ on the loose
Publisert: 10:01 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Three young women out walking in Oslo’s Furuset district Monday evening were threatened by a man waving a sword. |
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Pirates attack Norwegian ship
Publisert: 09:49 09-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
A Norwegian tanker owned by shipping tycoon John Fredriksen has become the latest target of pirates who tried to hijack it in the Gulf of Aden. |
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Ibsen, Munch, Heyerdahl ... and now Magnus Carlsen
Publisert: 14:42 08-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
A teenager from a picturesque valley just outside of Oslo is on his way to becoming one of the world´s best-known Norwegians, after he emerged over the weekend as the best chess player on the planet. |
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Analysts disagree on oil price
Publisert: 12:12 08-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Norway´s state-controlled oil company StatoilHydro has released new predictions that the price of oil will continue to dip. The view is not entirely shared by investment bank Goldman Sachs. |
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Stocks rally after bailout
Publisert: 11:51 08-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Effects of the government bailout of US mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were felt in Oslo as well on Monday, as stocks rebounded when trading began. |
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Evangelist dead at 69
Publisert: 10:18 08-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
One of Norway´s most well-known evangelists, Aril Edvardsen, died over the weekend after a long career in the charismatic branch of the Christian movement. |
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Fire in Bergen deemed ´a national tragedy´
Publisert: 09:58 08-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
A fire that gutted historic wooden buildings in the west coast city of Bergen over the weekend is being called "a national tragedy." Twelve persons had to be evacuated after some cultural landmarks were totally destroyed. |
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Coach won´t quit
Publisert: 09:36 08-09-2008 Kilde: Aftenposten
Åge Hareide, head coach for Norway’s national soccer squad, claims he won´t quit even though his players put on another disappointing performance over the weekend. Most commentators called their 2-2 tie against Iceland "embarrassing" at best. |
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