Archive for 'Norway and the world'
EXIT-program Posted by kari on Sep 14, 2009
Following the global trend, menneskehandel (human trafficking) and sexkjøp (purchase of sex) are increasing in volume in Norway. Several years ago, the Norwegian government created a plan of action called ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ aimed to combat all forms of human trafficking, domestically and internationally. The measures included granting victims 6-month residence permits, allowing free legal counsel…
arbeid Posted by kari on Sep 10, 2009
work. I must say,for those of us who have it, arbeid is something we should be very grateful for today.� There are so many people who are arbeidsløse (unemployed). In Norway, the rate of arbeidsløse people is going ned (down) and is much lower than most countries, but it is still en bekymring (a concern). In…
Regjering Posted by kari on Sep 2, 2009
Goverment. I suppose it’s time that you learn about government in Norway. I think I found the longest description ever of the norsk regjering: parliamentaristisk representativ demokratisk inskrenket monarki (parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy). What does that mean, you might ask? It means that executive power rests with the King (Kong Harald) and his council…
Å kjøre i Norge Posted by kari on Sep 1, 2009
Å kjøre i Norge (to drive in Norway). Driving rules and regulations in Norway are not significantly different than anywhere else, but there are a few to note. First, a few words to learn about driving: å kjøre means to drive en bil means a car en lastebil means a truck en motorsykkel is a motorcycle en vei…
Antisemitism in Norway Posted by kari on Aug 24, 2009
My guess is that most of what you hear or read about Norway is positive. Land of the midnight sun, a country where gender equality is a major priority, a place that encourages a healthy lifestyle, environmentally friendly. Rarely are there negative images of Norway portrayed in the media. Whaling is definitely one of the…
1000. henrettelse Posted by kari on Jul 25, 2009
1000th execution. In the U.S. that is since it became legal å henrette (to execute) prisoners in 1977. Wow. That is 1000 in 32 years. Seems like a lot to me. I still don’t know what I think is the best method for punishing serial killers and rapists. Who am I to know if they…
Little grills Posted by kari on Jul 22, 2009
There is an article in Aftenposten online today titled “Engansgrillens dødare” (The engangsgrills killers)- about a group of 5 Norwegian firemen and 1 Norwegian firewoman (brannfolk-brann meaning fire) who are testing small, portable, multiple use grills that will hopefully discontinue the use of engangsgrills-the small disposable grills that you can purchase at a grocery store…