Tag: foreign policy
Norway called in Russia’s ambassador
The Norwegian government summoned Russia's longtime ambassador to Norway to its foreign ministry in Oslo on Tuesday. Norwegian officials wanted what they called "a...
Norway boosts presence in Moldova
Norway's foreign ministry is reallocating some of its resources to address critical security challenges in its own backyard, Europe. After expanding diplomatic staff in...
Norway won’t take sides in Middle East
As many as 200 Norwegian citizens are among those caught in Gaza as battles continue between Israeli military forces and Hamas, representing Palestinians in...
New foreign minister takes over in crisis
Espen Barth Eide had to hit the ground running when he suddenly took over as Norway's new foreign minister this week. His boss and...
Norway condemns attack on Israel
UPDATED: Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials just last month, and claimed it was "tragic" for both sides that...
Defense spending jumps amid crisis and criticism over national security
Norway's Defense Chief Eirik Kristoffersen is among the country's few top officials who can smile after emerging as the clear winner in this year's...
Syrian peace talks held near Oslo
Norway's foreign ministry has confirmed that both it and Kings College London hosted representatives of Syria's civilian society at an historic hotel outside Oslo...
Corona cancels visit from Finland
The Corona virus has spoiled an official visit from the president of Finland this week. Sauli Niinistö was due to arrive in Oslo on...
No fairy tale with the Taliban in Oslo
NEWS ANALYSIS: It's either ironic or intentionally symbolic that Norway's new Labour-led government hosted highly controversial talks with the Taliban at an Oslo hotel...
Government invites Taliban to Norway
Norway's foreign ministry announced Friday that the Norwegian government has invited representatives of the Taliban to Oslo early next week for "conversations" about the...
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