Platforms release oil slicks at sea

Offshore oil installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf have spilled oil more than 40 times so far this year, according to an overview from Kystverket (The Norwegian Coastal Administration). It’s in charge of oil spill preparedness and admits... 
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More heavy cargo clogs the roads

More heavy goods transport in Norway is ending up on the roads, and less on the rail network, despite the current government’s pledge to increase rail freight transport. Chronic underinvestment in rail infrastructure is going to mean even longer traffic... 
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Murder suspect arrested in Rome

A man suspected of killing the 17-year-old mother of his child and then taking the child with him while fleeing Norwegian authorities was arrested on Sunday in Rome. His two-year-old daughter was said to be found unharmed. Police in West Oppland said... 
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U21s show Drillos how it’s done

The Norwegian national football team for young players (U21 landslaget) didn’t win their European Championships in Israel on Saturday, but still caught lots of attention in football circles by coming ahead of the likes of Germany and England to... 
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Teenaged robbers torment children

Police in Oslo have charged as many as 20 teenagers aged 15 to 19 with the robberies of children as young as nine. Most of the children have been held up in the Groruddalen district on the capital’s east side, and robbed of their mobile phones and... 
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Svalbard offers Himalayan insight

India is increasingly interested in studying climate change in Norway’s far northern archipelago of Svalbard, which could help Indian scientists better understand changes in the Himalayas. India’s foreign minister Salman Khurshid visited... 
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Bislett boasts a solid track record

UPDATED: As the annual Bislett Games kicked off Thursday evening, their charm and tradition continued to attract the best track and field athletes from around the world – with sprint star Usain Bolt setting a new Bislett record. Sixty-five world... 
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Prosecutors and Øygard file appeals

Both the prosecution and the defense in the sexual assault case against the former mayor of Vågå, Rune Øygard, filed appeals to Norway’s highest court on Thursday. The prosecution claims Øybard’s jail sentence of 15 months for sex with... 
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Holmsbu heads into high season

PHOTO FEATURE: The scenic, seaside village of Holmsbu is one of many dotting the Norwegian coast that’s now gearing up for high season in the summertime. Holmsbu, known for attracting some of Norway’s most prominent artists more than 100 years... 
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