How to avoid insulting co-workers in other countries

September 26, 2016 in Society & Culture

Irritation, frustration and misunderstandings can arise when employees in Norwegian companies communicate with colleagues abroad. Poor English can cause more confusion than cultural differences, according to a Norwegian researcher.

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December 9, 2015 in Society & Culture

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December 8, 2015 in Society & Culture

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Children feel unsafe in Norwegian asylum centres

December 5, 2015 in Society & Culture

They come seeking safety and protection, but some children and adolescents who have come to Norway in a quest for asylum feel unsafe, a recent survey shows.
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December 4, 2015 in Health

Norwegian scientists have uncovered new information about how omega-3 fatty acids actually work. Proteins that are misfolded accumulate like garbage in body cells and they can lead to diseases. Omega-3 helps cells remove such harmful proteins.
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December 4, 2015 in Society & Culture

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