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British historian scolds Norway, again
A British author and historian has issued another report that sharply criticizes Norway's role as a nation keen on promoting peace and being at...
Norway falls out of oil's 'Top 10'
Norway is no longer among the world's 10 largest oil producers. New figures show that while Norway was ranked as the world's third-largest oil...
Norway's ethical dilemma
Release of the Norwegian government's expansive state budget proposal this week shows without a doubt that Norwegians will keep splashing around in a near...
Oil firms cut exploration costs
For the first time in years, oil companies are cutting their exploration and production costs. Analysts believe it's because they expect oil prices to...
Oil spill hits re-election campaign
The oil spill soiling Norway's coast this week is now being compared to the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska, and it looks set to play...
Spill leaves seabirds suffering
Thousands of seabirds, some of them endangered already, have died or are suffering after being covered with thick, poisonous oil spilled from a grounded...
Oil-rich Norway loses its gas stations
Norway has more cars than ever before, as its oil-fuelled economy continues to boost affluence, but gasoline stations have been shutting down all over...
Foreign Minister turns up in Baghdad
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Monday, to open a new representative office and meet Iraqi and...
Offshore investment on the rise
High oil prices and demand for gas are once again pumping up Norway's vast offshore industry. New studies indicate that oil companies are boosting...
Protests mount against oil drilling near Lofoten
Norway’s scenic Lofoten archipelago is known for its stunning mountains shooting straight up from the sea, and for its crystal-clear waters. Local residents are...
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