Norway law decrees: Let childhood be childhood

Perhaps in part thanks to these circumstances, children and their families fare well in Norway. Child mortality and poverty rates in Norway are low, and most children report good family relationships. International test scores from before the pandemic …

Viking discovery unearths precious treasures in Norway

Treasures such as Vulva Stone from Viking Kingdom found in Norway grave site sparks curiosity for researchers Archeologists have made an astounding discovery at a site in Fijtar, Norway, which will surely alter the course of research into Viking folklore …

Three killed, several hurt in Norway tour bus crash; Dutch citizens among 58 passengers

Dutch citizens are among the 58 passengers who were riding on a bus in Norway that flew off a road, overturned, and wound up partially submerged in the small lake, Åsvatnet. Official reports from the police said the accident left three people dead and four …

Norway Savings Bank contributes to The Opportunity Alliance

Representatives from Norway Savings Bank swung by The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland last week to deliver a holiday donation of $2,500 to the organization. The donation, according to a news release, was part of the Helping Hands initiative at the …

Ursa Major sinks to bring Norway to disgrace

Ursa Major sinks to bring Norway to disgrace The Norwegian-flagged Oslo Carrier 3 ship refused to rescue Russian sailors from the Ursa Major ship as the latter was sinking in the Mediterranean Sea, RIA Novosti said with reference to the press service of …

Norway Retail Sales Rise 0.3% In November

Norway's retail sales increased for the second straight month in November, preliminary data from Statistics Norway showed on Friday. The volume of retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent month-on-month in November, the same as in October. …

$1,500 ‘Helping Hands’ donation arrives at Wayside from Norway Savings Bank

PORTLAND — In an effort to lend assistance to local nonprofits this holiday season, Norway Savings Bank has been dropping off “Helping Hands” donations to many organizations across the state, including Wayside Food Programs in Portland, which has been …

China, UK bought lion’s share of Norway’s frozen cod in week before Christmas

China and the UK have continued to shove the EU out of the market for Norwegian frozen cod in week 51 (Dec. 16-22), as the two countries collectively bought more than 80% of all exports, according to the latest data from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC …

Norway loses Nordic face as it refuses to help Russian sailors of sinking ship

3 killed, 4 injured in Norway bus accident including passengers from Malaysia and Singapore

A photo from the accident shows the bus after veering off the E10 highway in Norway // Photo: NRK A serious bus accident in northern Norway has left three people dead and four injured, with passengers from Malaysia, Singapore, and several other …