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Speed limit rises to 110kph

Norway's new transport minister from the conservative Progress Party, Bård Hoksrud, announced Friday that motorists will be able to legally drive faster on some...

Labour Party loses its life vest support

With the summer boating season in full swing, Norwegians learned Thursday that they won't be required to wear life vests on board pleasure craft...

Sun shone on German state visit

They could hardly have hoped for better weather: King Harald was able to officially welcome German President Joachim Gauck and his wife Daniela Schadt...

Full speed ahead for E39 highway

The Norwegian government finally settled on a new route for a scenic but faster and safer E39 highway along the west coast this week,...

Workplace laws set for overhaul

The Norwegian government announced sweeping changes to workplace laws on Wednesday, which would allow more compulsory overtime, more work on Sundays, longer shifts and...

Temp workers face lower wages

The government announced on Tuesday it would introduce changes to laws requiring companies to treat temporary workers and permanent staff equally. It would mean...

Norway’s plan to combat extremism

The Norwegian government released its 30-point action plan on Tuesday for fighting radicalization and violent extremism. It included proposals to punish citizens who go...

Friends of Norway reject Tsunis

Two co-chairs of the US congressional Friends of Norway caucus became the latest politicians to oppose businessman George Tsunis' nomination as the ambassador to...

North Sea divers’ battle may be over

Reaction from aging divers who risked their lives during the earliest days of Norway's offshore oil industry indicates that their lengthy battle for compensation...

Warm welcome for returning Afghan interpreter

Norwegian military veterans in full uniform, other enthusiastic supporters and a full press corps were among those waiting to welcome Faizullah Muradi back to...
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