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TERRORISM

Norwegian court rejects mass killer Breivik's application for release

The Nomad Today 2/1/22

The right-wing extremist was convicted of the murder of 77 people in Oslo and on the island of Utoya

World

TERRORISM

Norwegian court weighs mass killer Breivik's application for release

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/22

The public prosecutor's office is seeking to keep him behind bars, and it is considered highly likely that the court will agree

Economy & Business

AVIATION

Scandinavian airlines abolish mask requirement on regional flights

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/18/21

At Gardermoen Airport, near the Norwegian capital Oslo, the mask requirement was lifted on Friday

Tourism

TRAVEL

Norwegian restarts flights between Finland and Norway, Sweden, Spain

The Nomad Today 6/15/21

More destinations will gradually be added according to demand, the company says.

Economy & Business

BUSINESS

Troubled airline Norwegian wins fight against insolvency

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/27/21

The days of Norwegian long-haul flights are now over.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Norwegian's restructuring plan to focus on Scandinavia market approved

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/21

As part of the restructuring, the low-cost airline no longer wants to offer long-haul flights in the future.

Sports

SKI JUMP ACCIDENT

Norwegian ski jumper Tande 'awake' from coma after crash

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/29/21

The 27-year-old athlete remains at the University Hospital in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Budget carrier Norwegian Air to drop long-distance routes

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/21

The move will mean job cuts since the carrier was to file for bankruptcy for its subsidiaries in Britain, Finland, Italy, and the United States.

World

7 DEAD

Rescue teams search for three still missing after landslide in Norway

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/4/21

The seven victims include a 2-year-old girl and her 40-year-old father.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Shareholders approve Norwegian Air rescue plan

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Trading in shares was briefly halted on the Oslo stock exchange during the session, which was held online.

Economy & Business

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Norway court approves Norwegian Air reconstruction application

The Nomad Today 12/9/20

Last month, the carrier reported a third quarter net loss of 980 million kroner (108 million dollars), as the coronavirus pandemic caused a sharp drop in demand for air travel.

Economy & Business

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Norwegian Air's losses grow due to coronavirus pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/10/20

Norwegian flew almost 1 million passengers in the third quarter, a drop of 91% year-on-year, and operated only 25 aircraft out of its 140-strong fleet.

Economy & Business

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Oslo refuses to approve additional financial support for Norwegian

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/9/20

The decision is "a slap in the face," the CEO of Norwegian said on Monday. The company’s shares were down about 14% in late morning trading.

Economy & Business

Norwegian airline calls for more financial aid due to pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/28/20

The number of passengers declined by 71% and 8,000 employees have been furloughed or laid off.

Coronavirus

Thirty-three people infected on virus-hit Norwegian cruise ship

The Nomad Today 8/1/20

All of the ship's passengers have now disembarked. Reportedly, 380 people had been on board in the past three weeks.

Economy & Business

Norwegian to resume flights from Helsinki to Stockholm and Oslo

The Nomad Today 6/17/20

The company will put 12 more planes into service.

Finland

Consumer authority recommends against accepting Norwegian cash points

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

The Consumer Ombudsman reminds that, by law, consumers have the right to receive a cash refund whenever an airline cancels a flight.

Finland

Government plans to support Finnair with 600 million euro

The Nomad Today 3/20/20

Before the Finnish Government will give the money to the Finnair, the Finnish Parliament should approve the decision. 

Finland

STOCK EXCHANGE

Helsinki Stock Exchange declines over 5% in the opening

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

United States' travel ban affected Helsinki Stock Exchange Market badly.

Coronavirus

A critical time for aviation

Coronavirus: Finnair will cancel further 2,400 flights

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

Finnair’s many domestic and European destinations will be reduced or canceled. Also, Norwegian announced the cancellation of 3,000 flights.