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Mette-Marit’s role stirs new debate

By embracing a jet-set lifestyle and fondness for the luxury it offers, Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has shown how Norwegian society in general has...

Finance minister closes tax loophole

Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen said Monday that the government was poised to shut a tax loophole that's been exploited by multinational companies doing business...

Center Party keen to close borders

Norway's rural-oriented Center Party (Senterpartiet, Sp) shocked even its sister party in Sweden over the weekend when it voted to promote withdrawal from the...

Tiny party in the spotlight again

NEWS ANALYSIS: More than 90 percent of Norwegian voters don't support Liv Signe Navarsete's small, rural-oriented Center Party (Senterpartiet, Sp), yet its top politicians...

King favoured, but posted a loss

Norway's King Harald once again ranks as the most popular member of the royal family, while his son-in-law Ari Behn landed as least popular...

City’s cinema sale raises millions

A decision by the Oslo city government to sell off its chain of owned- and operated cinemas in the capital to Danish media firm...

New book strips oil minister bare

A new, unauthorized biography of Norway's Oil & Energy Minister Ola Borten Moe has set tongues wagging over its literally naked portrayal of a...

Oil minister still looks to the north

Strong opposition to oil exploration and production off Lofoten has forced Oil Minister Ola Borten Moe to give up his effort to allow it,...

Surrogate mother died after birth

An Indian woman who was pregnant with twins for a Norwegian couple died of hepatitis shortly after giving birth last fall. One of the...

Demand crashed Vinmonopolet site

Thirsty, holiday-bound Norwegians were so curious about the opening hours at Norway's state wine and liquor store chain, Vinmonopolet, on Wednesday that their heavy...
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