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Long lines lead to a major political shift

Voters lined up on Monday to cast ballots in Norway's mid-term local elections, and as returns trickled in, it became clear that some of the...

‘Swap hostage for Krekar’

A social media campaign has been active in recent days, urging the leadership of the Islamic extremist group IS to turn over its Norwegian...

‘Election thrillers’ nationwide

More than half-a-million eligible voters in Norway had already cast their ballots in advance by the time Election Day finally rolled around on Monday....

Municipal reform looms after voting

No matter who wins Monday's mid-term local government elections, state efforts will continue to get more of Norway's 428 municipalities to merge. Government ministers in...

Critics blast plans for Ringerike rail

It didn't take long for environmental activists, who normally hail new railway projects, to bash the government's recently announced plans to improve the train...

Hostage was warned against Syria trip

The 48-year-old Norwegian man now being held for ransom in Syria was warned against making his dangerous, and perhaps fatal, trip into Syria. He's...

Greens blossom as election wildcard

Norway's blossoming Greens party, which roots all its policies in what's best for the environment and the climate, is now harvesting so much support that it...

Solberg: ‘Norway won’t pay ransom’

UPDATED: Prime Minister Erna Solberg broke off a long day of campaigning for the upcoming elections and cancelled a highly promoted TV debate Wednesday...

Aid pours in for refugees in Norway

Norwegians continued to open their arms and even their homes this week, as the country deals with a growing influx of refugees, mostly from...

Labour sweeps school elections

Norwegian Labour Party members were cheering loudly Tuesday night after their youth party trounced all others in the country's important elections held at 400 high...
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