Tag: airports

Norwegians back alcohol restrictions

An overwhelming majority of Norwegians still support the country's strict alcohol regulations and Vinmonopolet, Norway's state-controlled liquor retailer. Now there may also be a majority...

Rygge airport quiet after last take-off

Moss Lufthavn Rygge sent off its last commercial flight Saturday night and the airport is now officially closed after great turbulence during the past year....

Conflicts collide in passport queues

Hapless visitors to Norway and returning residents have become pawns in a conflict that's reached the boiling point amongst police officers, their superiors and top...

Still long lines at passport control

Long lines and delays for both arriving and departing international passengers at Norway's gateway airport, OSL Gardermoen, have prompted Justice Minister Anders Anundsen to send...

Revived hopes for Rygge crash-land again

Not much came out of a meeting this week between a group of high-powered investors led by a former defense minister and the current...

Investors try to keep Rygge airport open

A group of high-profile investors, businessmen and a former defense minister are actively trying to ward off the looming shutdown of commercial airline operations at the Rygge...

Long delays at passport control

International airline passengers at Oslo's main airport at Gardermoen have been plagued by lengthy delays this summer, not only because of cancelled flights but also...

Airline traffic hit by more delays

UPDATED: Airline traffic all over Norway has been disrupted the past few days because of a combination of trouble that has frustrated passengers and reportedly reduced some...

Defense spending boost comes to Rygge Airport’s aid

The Norwegian government's long-term plans to significantly boost defense spending include provisions that can offset job losses tied to the pending closure of Rygge...

Southeast seeks crisis help after airport closes

The city of Moss and surrounding municipalities south of Oslo are lobbying for the same kind of funding from the state that Western Norway...
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