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Too many school drop-outs |
 One out of three Norwegian students do not complete their seconday shool education. This is shown in a FAFO research center report which is critical of the educational authorities' lack of follow-up. |
2010-03-04
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More children use the Web |
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 A total of 25 per cent of all Norwegian five and six-year-olds are active users of the Internet. This is shown by a new, extensive survey made by the Norwegian Media Supervisory Board.
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2010-03-04
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Oslo city dwellers as well as visitors to the Norwegian capital have been complaining that strategically placed large clocks in the city can never be relied upon to show correct time. |
2010-02-15
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Education: NTNU celebrates 100th anniversary |
 The Norwegian University of Science and Technolgy (NTNU) is this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of the foundation of NTH, the Norwegian Institute of Technology, one of NTNU's predecessors. |
2010-02-15
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Weekend Feature: The 200th anniversary of Ole Bull |
 As we reported earlier, a special edition circulation 10-krone coin was issued by Norges Bank last Friday, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian composer and violinist Ole Bull. Never heard of him? |
2010-02-06
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The Sami People's Day celebrated |
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 Today, Saturday February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The day is official flag day in Norway, and the Sami flag is flown on all official buildings.
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2010-02-06
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Bergen church closed for restoration |
 Mariakirken (The Church of Our Lady) in Bergen, - the city's oldest building and one of its most popular tourist attractions, will be closed for five years for complete restoration. |
2010-02-05
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Hønefoss Church destroyed by fire |
 The 148-year old Hønefoss Church was completely destroyed by a fire Tuesday evening. The wooden structure was completely engulfed by the flames when the fire department arrived. |
2010-01-27
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Increasing number of Islamic congregations |
 The number of Islamic religous communities in Norway has increased by 40 per cent since the year 2000, accoording to the newspaper Vårt Land. 126 registered congregations now receive state support. |
2010-01-19
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A Merry Christmas to all our readers!! |
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From a Norway completely covered in newfallen snow, and with mostly favurable weather conditions, we send our best wishes to our readers around the world on this Christmas Day morning. |
2009-12-25
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Preparing for Christmas on "Top of the World" |
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Norwegians have their own Christmas traditions, many that may seem strange to outsiders. Luke, a newcomer to Norway settled in a small hamlet in the far north, in Finnmark, with his family. This is their first Christmas there: |
2009-12-24
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Concert ends Nobel Festivities |
 The Norwegian Nobel Prize festivities ended Friday evening with the traditional concert in honour of the Peace Prize Laureate at Oslo Spektrum. Hosts were US actors Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. |
2009-12-12
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 Archeologists now say Oslo's history will have to be re-written. They have made new escavations which show that people have lived on the Ekeberg heights east of the capital for 10,000 years. |
2009-12-03
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The Holberg Prize awarded to Ian Hacking |
 The Norwegian Holberg International Memorial Prize 2009 has been awarded to Ian Hacking, Professor in Philosophy at University of Toronto and Collège de France. The prize was presented by Crown Princess Mette-Marit. |
2009-11-26
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