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Beer prices hit new record

The Norwegian tradition of sipping a beer outdoors (utepils) has become even more expensive as the high summer season begins, with beer prices setting...

More rapes amid russ’ wild partying

Police in western Norway were investigating four reported rapes over the weekend at one of the biggest outdoor events of the "russ" partying season...

Smugglers caught in record seizure

Police and customs agents in southeastern Norway managed to stop 14 specially built vehicles that were loaded with smuggled alcoholic beverages and tobacco on...

Demand crashed Vinmonopolet site

Thirsty, holiday-bound Norwegians were so curious about the opening hours at Norway's state wine and liquor store chain, Vinmonopolet, on Wednesday that their heavy...

Health minister rejects more wine and tobacco restrictions

A commission of health care experts has proposed a new list of restrictions to further discourage consumption of tobacco and alcohol but Heath Minister...

No sign of methanol in seized liquor

UPDATED: Tests conducted on some bottles of suspicious liquor reportedly drunk by two men in Hedmark County this week have revealed no signs of...

Politicians polled push for opening ‘polet’

Norway's state-controlled retailer of liquor and wine, Vinmonopolet, may get a political green light to expand its opening hours, the latest in a long...

Norwegians drinking more wine

New figures from state statistics bureau SSB confirm a trend that started several years ago: Norwegians are drinking more wine than liquor and now...

Partying ‘russ’ stirred plenty of trouble

The hard-partying graduating teenagers known in Norway as "russ" launched into their first major round of celebrations over the weekend. It resulted in calls...

Celebrities urged to stop drinking

State health authorities have enlisted the aid of well-known Norwegians to reduce alcohol consumption, by urging them to abstain from any wine, beer or...
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