Tag: alcohol
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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