Tag: government

Government could fall over refugees

The deputy leader of one of the two parties forming Norway's government coalition declared on national radio Wednesday morning that his party may withdraw from the coalition,...

Minister calls for more female CEOs

Women hold several of the most powerful positions in Norwegian politics, the labour movement, academia and business trade associations, but none of Norway's largest...

Refugee patrol ship arrives in Mediterranean

The Norwegian-owned supply ship Siem Pilot is now in place in the Mediterranean, in an area where many refugees risk their lives to flee to Europe....

Government ‘trying to scare Eritreans’

The Norwegian government's recent efforts to assure the eventual safe return of refugees from Eritrea is little more than "symbolic politics," aimed at appeasing...

Stoltenberg leaves with more support

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg left Norway after last week's visit to his homeland with promises of bigger defense budgets, more personnel and maybe even...

Committee dumps skyscraper plans

The state committee charged with evaluating redevelopment proposals for Norway's bombed government complex in downtown Oslo has advised against building the skyscrapers included in several...

Taliban in Norway for ‘informal talks’

Norwegian foreign ministry officials have confirmed that representatives of the militant Islamic extremist group Taliban are in Norway this week for what they called "informal...

NATO chief flies home to some critics

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg arrived back home in Norway this week, on an official visit in his new role as secretary general of...

Police can carry arms for at least another eight weeks

Justice Minister Anders Anundsen has extended his provisional order allowing Norwegian police to carry weapons by another eight weeks.  The police themselves wanted the extension...

Refugees from Eritrea may be sent back

Norway's conservative coalition government is mounting efforts to send asylum seekers from Eritrea back home. Critics claim that would be akin to returning refugees to...
1...210211212...392Page 211 of 392

FOR THE RECORD

MOST READ THIS WEEK

CURRENCY RATES
For up-to-date info on exchange rates and currency news, Newsinenglish.no recommends ExchangeRates.org.uk - Exchange Rates UK
For more news on Arctic developments.