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Ministry sets up flights from Japan

The Norwegian government was taking action on Friday to help its citizens who want to leave Japan, following last week's devastating earthquake, tsunami and...

Norway backs UN attack on Libya

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the Norwegian government fully supports an historic resolution by the United Nations Security Council to attack Libya, with...

Maria Amelie hopes for spring in Norway

UPDATED: Celebrated but deported refugee Maria Amelie has moved on from Moscow to Krakow in Poland, seven weeks after she was expelled from Norway...

Adecco ‘sorry’ as revelations persist

Embattled employment agency Adecco has apologized to its competitors for the negative attention it has attracted to their branch, as revelations of employment law...

Lofoten spared drilling, for now

The waters off Norway's stunningly beautiful archipelago of Lofoten won't be opened up to offshore oil and gas operations for at least another two...

Gasoline prices hit new all-time high

Even though Norway is an oil-producing nation, it's always had high prices for gasoline (petrol) because of heavy taxes to discourage use of private...

Government’s budget battle begins

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg gathered his cabinet ministers on Sunday at a traditional hotel in Jevnaker for the annual conference that kicks off budget...

Oil Minister out after tough year

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg once again chose to release some jarring news in the midst of national euphoria over skiing world championships, this time...

Critics blast government’s bombs

Norway's left-center government unleashed two environmental bombs within 24 hours of each other this week, timed to explode when millions of Norwegians are both...

Masts won the battle of Hardanger

UPDATED: Overhead power masts will be built after all in the scenic Hardanger area of Norway's southwest mountains, the government confirmed on Tuesday. Cabinet...
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