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SAS wins contract for prisoner transport

July 22, 2015

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has won a state contract to transport Norwegian prisoners to the Netherlands, where Norway struck a deal to confine them in...

Terror memorial opens to public

July 21, 2015

It's been four years since a young, ultra-right-wing Norwegian man killed 77 people on the 22nd of July, 2011, because he was angry at...

Norway strikes a new deal with EU

July 20, 2015

After more than a year of negotiations in overtime, the Norwegian government has struck a new deal with the European Union (EU) to ensure Norwegian exports access to...

Hopes rise for Iranian students

July 15, 2015

This week's international agreement on Iran's atomic program has given new hope to Iranian students that they may be allowed to continue their advanced studies...

Survivors opposed to putting terror remnants on display

July 14, 2015

Plans to display some of the remnants of a lone gunman's attack on the Norwegian government on July 22, 2011 have sparked protests from survivors...

Iran pact welcome despite the costs

July 14, 2015

Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende said he welcomed the international agreement on Iran's atomic program that was announced on Tuesday, even though it's likely to cost...

Mud challenges harbour projects

July 10, 2015

Two of the landmark projects planned for Oslo's eastern waterfront - a new Munch Museum and a new city library - are suddenly threatened by muddy foundations....

Minister tackles traffic in Oslo

July 9, 2015

Transport Minister Kjetil Solvik-Olsen wants to keep traffic flowing in Oslo, also after the summer holidays end and commuters return. He's gearing to offer more...

Norway hosts new education summit

July 7, 2015

Foreign Minister Børge Brende has been among members of the Norwegian government promoting education around the world, and was busy welcoming dignitaries to Oslo...