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The Norwegian twin cities Stavanger/Sandnes, together with English Liverpool, are European Capitals of Culture for 2008.
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[edit] Events
[edit] Anniversaries
- 200 years since the birth of the poet Henrik Wergeland on June 17, 1808[1]
- 140 years since the founding of the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (January 21)[2]
- 100 years since Norway national football team played its first international game on July 12, 1908 in Gothenburg, Sweden[3]
- 100 years since the sports club SK Brann was established (September 26)[4]
- 100 years since the birth of the poet Olav H. Hauge on August 18, 1908[5]
- 100 years since the birth of the composer and pianist Geirr Tveitt October 19, 1908[6]
- 70 years since the death of Queen Maud of Norway on November 20, 1938[7]
[edit] January – June
- January
- January 1 –
- The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established.[8]
- Nordic Battlegroup consisting of military forces from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Ireland, and Estonia under the control of the European Union, is established.[9]
- Mercury becomes banned from use in Norway.[10]
- January 11 – Norwegian police announce that they have arrested a 55-year old man suspected of being the sexual predator known as The Pocket Man.[11]
- January 21 – The OBX Index drops 6.4%, then the second biggest fall since August 1991 and the third largest in its history.[12][13]
- January 1 –
- February –
- February 5 – The Stortinget's Oversight Committee opens the case to decide whether three Supreme Court justices will be impeached over their involvement in the Fritz Moen wrongful conviction scandal.[14]
- February 14 – A political scandal centering on Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen forces her to resign from her post as Minister of Children and Equality and Ida Hjort Kraby to resign from her newly appointed position as Ombudsman for Children.[15]
- February 21 – An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hits Svalbard. It's the strongest earthquake ever to hit Norway.[16]
- February 23 – The 8 km Eiksund undersea tunnel near Volda in Møre og Romsdal is opened.[17]
- February 26 – The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is officially opened.[18]
- February 29 – Anniken Huitfeldt is appointed Minister of Children and Equality.[19]
- – Former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland is entangled in a political scandal over cancer treatments paid for by the Norwegian state, which she was not entitled to having previously changed her residency abroad.[20]
- March
[edit] July – December
- September
- September 9 – The OBX Index drops 5.57%, then the fourth biggest drop ever.[12][13]
- September 29 – In conjunction with the global liquidity crisis the index of Oslo Stock Exchange drops 8.3%, then its third largest drop ever in one day, but eclipsed only one week later.[22]
Photo: Harry Wad
- October
- October 6 –
- The OBX Index drops 9.71%, the third largest drop ever in one day.[13]
- Tromsø's bid to become host city to the 2018 Winter Olympics is cancelled when the sports board of Norwegian Confederation of Sports votes 9 against 3 to withdraw the application for government financial guarantee.[23]
- October 8 –
- The OBX Index drops 6.44%[24]
- Bangladeshi-Norwegian parliamentarian for the Labour Party Saera Khan withdraws her candidacy for next year's elections when it is revealed that she has spent large sums using her parliament paid-for mobile phone to call psychic hotlines and then consistently lied to cover up the fact.[25]
- October 15 –
- October 24 –
- October 6 –
- December
- December 13 – Six people die in a fire in an apartment building in Oslo,[28]
[edit] Arts and literature
- January / February –
- In Melodi Grand Prix 2008 the song "Hold On Be Strong" with Maria Haukaas Storeng was selected to be the Norwegian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in late May.[29]
- October –
- Controversy erupts when Holocaust denier and historian David Irving is invited to the 2009 Norwegian Festival of Literature at Lillehammer, to discuss his concept of truth[30], ending in Irving's invitation being withdrawn.[31] Author Stig Sæterbakken resigns as the festival's content director in protest over the decision.[32]
[edit] Sports
- For football, see 2008 in Norwegian football
- January
- The 2008 European Men's Handball Championship is hosted by the Norwegian Handball Federation with venues in Bergen, Drammen, Lillehammer, Stavanger and Trondheim.
- March 29 – The Norwegian Premier League 2008 (association football) kicks off, lasting through November 2.[33]
- November 2 – The Norwegian Premier League 2008 ends.[34]
[edit] Births
- September 29 – Emma Tallulah Behn, the daughter of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Ari Behn.[35]
[edit] Deaths
- January 4 – Bjørn Odmar Andersen, footballer (b. 1943)[36]
- January 14 – Carsten Thomassen, journalist is killed an a terrorist attack on Serena Hotel in Kabul (b. 1969)[37]
- January 23 – Stein Rønning, 1990 world champion in karate (b. 1965)[38]
- January 24 – Johannes Heggland, author and politician (b. 1919)[39]
- January 28 – Dagfinn Grønoset, author (b. 1920)[40]
- January 28 – Marie Takvam, author and actor (b. 1926)[41]
- February 9 – Nils Retterstøl, professor of psychiatry (b. 1924)[42]
- February 10 – Ove Jørstad former football player (b. 1970)[43]
- February 15 – Inge Thun, footballer (b. 1945)[44]
- February 16 – Per Erik Monsen, Progress party politician (member of Parliament 1997-2005) (b. 1946)[45]
- March 7 – Julius Paltiel, Holocaust survivor (b. 1924)[46]
- March 10 – Marianne Gullestad, social anthropologist (b. 1946)[47]
- March 14 – Ingvald Ulveseth, Labour party politician (b. 1924)[48]
- March 16 – Victor Sparre, visual artist (b. 1919)[49]
- March 22 – Arne Skarpsno volunteer worker, known as the "Father of the street children" (b. 1926)[50]
- April 23 – Haagen Ringnes, journalist and author (b. 1928)[51]
- April 29 – Julie Ege, actress (b. 1943)[52]
- May 15 – Tove Billington Bye, Centre party politician (b. 1928)[53]
- May 19 – Kjell Kristian Rike, sports commentator (b. 1944)[54]
- June 11 – Gunnar Solum, Labour party politician (b. 1929)[55]
- June 15 – Ole-Jørgen Nilsen, actor and theatre director (b. 1936)[56]
- June 19 – Antonio Bibalo, Italian-Norwegian pianist and composer of contemporary music (b. 1922 in Trieste, Italy)[57]
- June 22 – Odd Aukrust, economist (b. 1915)[58]
- June 22 – Jens Petter Ekornes, entrepreneur (b. 1942)[59]
- June 22 – Hans Haga, agrarian leader (b. 1924)[60]
- June 26 – Asbjørn Haugstvedt, Christian Democratic politician (b. 1926)[61]
- June 27 – Sasha Gabor, Hungarian-born pornographic actor (b. 1945)[62]
- July 3 – Harald Heide-Steen Jr. actor (b. 1939)[63]
- July 8 – Erling Rønneberg, trainer of the Norwegian resistance movement and mayor of Ski (b. 1923)[64]
- July 14 – Henki Kolstad, actor (b. 1915)[65]
- July 21 – Knut Boye, civil economist (b. 1937)[66]
- August 2 – Rolf Bae, mountaineer, fall from K2 (b. 1975)[67]
- August 2 – Helga Gitmark, Centre party politician (Minister of the Environment 1973) (b. 1929)[68]
- September 2 – Andreas Zeier Cappelen, politician and minister (b. 1915)[69]
- September 6 – Aril Edvardsen, evangelical preacher and missionary (b. 1938)[70]
- September 11 – Nils Johan Ringdal,author and historian (b. 1952)[71]
- September 23 – Arne Haugestad, Supreme Court lawyer, Arne Treholt's defender (b. 1935)[72]
- December 13 – Kjartan Slettemark, political artist (b. 1932).[73]
- December 15 – Anne-Catharina Vestly, children's book author (b. 1920)[74]
[edit] References
- ^ Wergeland hailed on 200th birthday, Aftenposten, 17 June 2008
- ^ Kristiansen, Sol (2008-01-17). "Ut på tur i 140 år" (in Norwegian), Aftenposten. Retrieved on 8 October 2008.
- ^ Aarhus, Lars. "Norwegian national team 1908". RSSSF. Retrieved on November 22, 2008.
- ^ "Sportsklubben Brann - Ekte lidenskap har et navn<!- Bot generated title ->". Brann.no. Retrieved on 2008-09-06.
- ^ Olav H. Hauge at the Olav H. Hauge & Geirr Tveitt centennial celebration
- ^ Geirr Tveitt at the Olav H. Hauge & Geirr Tveitt centennial celebration
- ^ "Style & Splendor - Who was Queen Maud of Norway?". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
- ^ Agency for Public Management and eGovernment (2007-12-27). "About DIFI".
- ^ Ulf K. Rask (2006-05-29). "Inauguration of the Nordic Battle Group Headquarters". Försvarsmakten. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
- ^ Bans mercury in products, Press release, 21.12.2007, Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim[1]
- ^ *"Norway nabs 'pocket' sex suspect", BBC News (January 11, 2008). Retrieved on 15 January 2008.
- ^ a b Landre, Even (2008-09-09). "Krisetemning på børsen" (in Norwegian), NA24 (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 5 October 2008.
- ^ a b c "Panikken tok børsen" (in Norwegian), e24.no (Oslo, Norway) (2008-10-06). Retrieved on 6 October 2008.
- ^ >Robert Gjerde (2008-02-05). "Stortinget må vurdere riksrett" (in Norwegian), Aftenposten. Retrieved on 5 February 2008.
- ^ Children's minister quits under fire Aftenposten, February 14, 2008
- ^ Aftenposten
- ^ "Eiksund Undersea Tunnel, Norway". roadtraffic-technology.com. Retrieved on 22 November 2008.
- ^ "'Doomsday' seed vault opens in Arctic", boston.com/Associated Press (26 February 2008).
- ^ NRK Nett-TV Nyheter: Her kommer den nye statsråden - Opposisjonen positiv til Huitfeldt - Her kommer den nye barneministeren
- ^ (Norwegian) VG.no:Betalte operasjon i 2002
- ^ "Bein von Lanzinger muss amputiert werden" (in German), ORF (March 4, 2008). Retrieved on 4 March 2008..
- ^ Magnus, Klever (2008-09-29). "Verste dag på 17 år" (in Norwegian), NA24 (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 30 September 2008.
- ^ "Tromsø’s application withdrawn", Aftenposten (6 October 2008). Retrieved on 6 October 2008.
- ^ Øverbye, Gulbrand (2008-10-08). "Et av tidenes største børsfall" (in Norwegian), NA24 (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 8 October 2008.
- ^ Magnus, Gunnar; Geir Salvesen, Stine Barstad (2008-10-09). "Khan tar ikke gjenvalg", Aftenposten. Retrieved on 9 October 2008.
- ^ Svendsen, Paal Adolfsen (2008-10-15). "Kraftig nedgang på Oslo Børs" (in Norwegian), NRK (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 16 October 2008.
- ^ "100 milliarder forduftet fra børsen" (in Norwegian), e24.no (Oslo, Norway) (2008-10-24). Retrieved on October 24, 2008.
- ^ "Six persons die in fire in Oslo", Xinhua, Xinhuanet.com (13 December 2008). Retrieved on 16 December 2008.
- ^ "Norway: Maria Haukaas Storeng to Begrade". Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
- ^ Rakvaag, Geir (2008-10-07). "Irving fortsatt invitert" (in Norwegian), Dagsavisen (Oslo). Retrieved on 8 October 2008.
- ^ "Holocaust denial speaker's invitation cancelled", Aftenposten (2008-10-09). Retrieved on 10 October 2008.
- ^ Olsen, Geir (2008-10-10). "Retrett mot Davig Irving. Irving: – De tør ikke møte meg" (in Norwegian), Verdens Gang (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 10 October 2008.
- ^ "Norwegian Premier League - Fixtures 2008". NRK Sport. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ^ "Norwegian Premier League - Fixtures 2008". NRK Sport. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ^ Her birth – Verdens Gang, September 29, 2008
- ^ Obituary (in Norwegian)
- ^ Er en av de beste - utenriks - Dagbladet.no
- ^ Karatemester Rønning er død - Dagbladet (Norwegian)
- ^ (Norwegian) "Johannes Heggland er død " – Dagsavisen Retrieved on February 1, 2008
- ^ Banken, Jan Roger. “Så det store i det små” (in Norwegian), Lokalavisa Sør-Østerdal. Retrieved on 22 November 2008.
- ^ “Marie Takvam er død” (in Norwegian), NTB, Aftenposten (Oslo, Norway) (January 28, 2008). Retrieved on 22 November 2008.
- ^ Psykiatriprofessor Nils Retterstøl er død (Norwegian)
- ^ Fotland, Maiken Nøtsund; Morten Sandal (12 February 2008). "Døde på trening" (in Norwegian), Verdens Gang. Retrieved on 12 February 2008.
- ^ Obituary, Drammens Tidende (Norwegian)
- ^ Rowe, Asle (16 February 2008). "Per Erik Monsen er død" (in Norwegian), Sandefjords Blad.
- ^ Aftenposten: Julius Paltiel er død (Norwegian)
- ^ Jan Petter Blom, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Marianne Elisabeth Lien, Halvard Vik: «Marianne Gullestad». Obituary in Aftenposten, kultur pages 14, 17 March 2008. See also nb:Marianne Gullestad
- ^ 2008 in Norway biography at Stortinget.no (Norwegian)
- ^ Larsen, Mona (2008-03-17). "Billedkunstner Victor Sparre er død" (in Norwegian), Dagsavisen (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 5 October 2008.
- ^ (Norwegian) TV2 About Arne Skarpsno
- ^ NRK
- ^ Obituary: Independent
- ^ Johansen, Elin Reffhaug (19 May 2008). "Tove Bye er død" (in Norwegian), Budstikka. Retrieved on 20 May 2008.
- ^ "Kjell Kristian Rike er død" (in Norwegian), NRK (19 May 2008). Retrieved on 19 May 2008.
- ^ Manka, Stian (11 June 2008). "Gunnar Solum er død" (in Norwegian), Trønder-Avisa. Retrieved on 18 June 2008.
- ^ Bernhus, Rune (2008-06-16). "Ole-Jørgen Nilsen er død" (in Norwegian), Romerikes Blad. Retrieved on 5 October 2008.
- ^ Bratt, Anne Christine; Veire, Ragnhild (June 23, 2008). “Antonio Bibalo er død” (in Norwegian), NRK. Retrieved on 22 November 2008.
- ^ Hauglid, Stein B. (June 25, 2008). “Sosialøkonomen” (in Norwegian), Dagens Næringsliv (Oslo, Norway). Retrieved on 22 November 2008.
- ^ “Møbelkjempen Ekornes er død” (in Norwegian), NTB, Ukeavisen Ledelse (Oslo, Norway) (June 21, 2008). Retrieved on 22 November 2008.
- ^ "Hans Haga er død" (in Norwegian), Dagsavisen (24 June 2008). Retrieved on 24 June 2008.
- ^ KrF-politikeren Asbjørn Haugstvedt er død (Norwegian)
- ^ Sasha Gabor er død - Side2 (Norwegian)
- ^ Aftenposten: "Harald Heide Steen jr. er død", 3 July 2008 (Norwegian)
- ^ Atlar, Christin (12 July 2008). "Erling Rønneberg er død" (in Norwegian), Østlandets Blad. Retrieved on 23 July 2008.
- ^ Berglund, Nina (2008-07-14). "Actor dead at 93", Aftenposten. Retrieved on 16 July 2008.
- ^ NHHs internavis Paraplyen: Knut Boye er død (Norwegian)
- ^ "Climbers killed on K2", Aftenposten (August 4, 2008). Retrieved on 7 August 2008.
- ^ Obituary (Norwegian)
- ^ 2008 in Norway biography at Stortinget.no (Norwegian)
- ^ Kristiansen, Arnhild Aass (2008-09-06). "Aril Edvardsen er død" (in Norwegian), Dagbladet. Retrieved on 6 September 2008.
- ^ Verdens Gang (in Norwegian)
- ^ "Arne Haugestad er død" (in Norwegian), Aftenposten (2008-09-24). Retrieved on 26 September 2008.
- ^ "Kjartan Slettemark död" (in Swedish), TT, Dagens Nyheter (December 13, 2008). Retrieved on 16 December 2008.
- ^ Hedeman, Anders (December 15, 2008). "Anne-Cath. Vestly er død" (in Norwegian), Aftenposten. Retrieved on 15 December 2008.