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Liquor smugglers nabbed at the border

It's that time of year again, when the annual holiday party season boosts demand for wine, liquor and beer. That kept customs inspectors busy...

Research claims alcoholism is genetic

A joint Norwegian-American report claims that 71 percent of alcoholics have inherited the condition genetically, a far higher total than expected or previously put...

‘End of an era’ for Vinmonopolet

Norway's state wine and liquor monopoly, Vinmonopolet, was ending an era this week by phasing out the last of its retail outlets where customers...

Drunk and disorderly

COMMENTARY: As Norwegians head into the last weekend before Christmas, the holiday party season known as julebordsesong will hit its climax. It won't be...

‘Julebord’ guest reached new heights

It's julebord (holiday party) season in Norway, known for drunken exploits by party guests who imbibe far too much aquavit or other alcoholic refreshments....

Record liquor seizure at Svinesund

Customs officials at the border crossing between Norway and Sweden at Svinesund made their biggest liquor seizure in years over the weekend. They've now...

Sales dip at state wine monopoly

For the first time since the 1980s, sales at Norway's state liquor and wine monopoly Vinmonopolet have declined. Some blame competition from far lower...

New drinks debate bubbles up

Farmers' attempts to sell their locally produced alcoholic beverages on site have set off another drinks debate in Norway, and threaten to divide one...

More support for strict alcohol laws

You'd never guess it after seeing the crowds in Strømstad, the Swedish border town where booze costs much less than in Norway, but a...
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