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Jerusalem decision sets off warnings

Reaction was swift in Norway to US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Norwegian government was quick...

New study reveals religious attitudes

Anti-Semitism has declined in Norway, but a new study shows Muslims are more negative towards Jews than the rest of the population. The report...

Oil minister feels some heat

Norway's Oil & Energy Minister Terje Søviknes may well be looking forward to some time off during the Christmas holidays. In the past few...

Government allows historic wolf hunt

Norway's Climate and Environment Minister Vidar Helgesen found a way to circumvent a controversial court order that halted a state-approved winter wolf hunt last...

Nobel Committee ‘deserves better’

NEWS ANALYSIS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee will be awarding this year's Nobel Peace Prize next weekend, after having to put up with weeks of...

Debate rises over Russian defense

NEWS ANALYSIS: A new report from the Norwegian defense department's own research institute highlights four reasons why Russia has become more dangerous for Norway,...

Fight goes on over defense compromise

A day after Parliament finally agreed on a new defense program for Norway, two MPs from the otherwise allied Labour and Center parties kept...

Bottle deposit to double next year

Norway's standard bottle deposit of one krone, paid on purchase and refunded upon return of the bottle to recycling machines, is set to double...

Labour sinks into a post-election ‘crisis’

NEWS ANALYSIS: The Norwegian Labour Party and especially its embattled leader, Jonas Gahr Støre, have been clobbered by yet another rash of terrible poll...

Solberg confronts ‘painful’ history

Somber ceremonies attracted hundreds of people including the prime minister and crown princess on Sunday, which marked 75 years since most of Norway's remaining...
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