Tag: politics
New city government wants more electric scooter use in Oslo
After years of accidents and complaints sparked tighter regulation of electric scooters, Oslo's new Conservatives-led city government now wants more of them, along with...
New restart for Norway’s government
NEWS ANALYSIS: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had to replace more of his ministers, after yet another one let him down. He clearly...
‘Krone’ weakens again but Norway secures its use for cash payments
The value of Norway's historically weak krone sank again heading into the weekend, but Norwegians have at least been assured of legally being able...
Frustrated farmers roared into town
NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway should have avoided noisy demonstrations by angry farmers like those seen around Europe this spring, since one of the country's most...
Norway boosts aid to Moldova
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide started this week not only with an unannounced visit to Ukraine but also to neighbouring Moldova, which has taken...
Norway firm on support for Ukraine
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide was in Kyiv this week, to assure the beleaguered Ukrainians "of our support ... for many years ahead."...
Trains halted all over Norway
Train passengers faced delays nationwide on Tuesday, after all lines were suddenly brought to a halt in Eastern-, Southern- and Western Norway. Officials initially...
Another minister forced to resign
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had to demand the resignation of yet another member of his government on Friday, after Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol...
Defense build-up takes shape
NEWS ANALYSIS: First came news this week that far more young Norwegians face an expanded military draft. Then came confirmation that the Andøya air...
Billions set to save historic churches
Fewer Norwegians took part in last week's Easter church services around the country, but the churches themselves are widely viewed as an important part...
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