Tag: pensions
Former politicians sentenced to jail
UPDATED: An Oslo court sentenced two retired members of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) to jail on Friday, after they were found guilty on charges...
Pension fraud suspects face prison
A state prosecutor asked a court in Oslo to jail two retired politicians, one for six months and the other for 60 days, claiming...
MPs’ pension rules ‘unclear’
UPDATED: Former prime ministers Gro Harlem Brundtland and Kåre Willoch are the latest in a string of top politicians called in to testify in...
Former MPs deny pension fraud
Two former Members of Parliament pleaded "not guilty" in an Oslo court on Tuesday when their trial for alleged pension fraud began. Four former...
Stock gains pump up oil fund
The huge fund where Norway invests its oil revenues for future generations has recorded its best year ever. It grew by more than NOK...
Strike averted, at least for now
Union and state officials took an unusual break in their negotiations over pension reform during the night, delaying a strike by state and municipal...
Strike looms over pension reform
Thousands of state and municipal workers were threatening to go out on strike in Norway's biggest cities from early Wednesday because they're unhappy over...
FOR THE RECORD
If you like what we’re doing, please consider a donation. It’s easy using PayPal, or our Norway bank account. READ MORE
MOST READ THIS WEEK
CURRENCY RATES