Tag: politics

Labour’s leader fined

There seems to be no end to the problems facing Norwegian Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre. Faced with sagging voter support, internal power...

Another MP claims fictitious expenses

Norwegian voters' confidence in their elected Members of Parliament was hit by another jolt on Wednesday. Now it's an MP from the Labour Party...

‘Foundation laid for more cooperation’

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg described her meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as "good," adding that it laid a foundation for...

Accused spy faces 14 years in jail

A Russian prosecutor asked a Moscow court to sentence retired Norwegian border inspector Frode Berg to 14 years in prison as his speedy espionage...

Hopes high before meeting with Putin

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's alleged spy on trial in Moscow on Tuesday wasn't the only thorny issue as Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg prepared to...

Anonymity can aid job applicants

Government Minister Monica Mæland thinks it's probably much easier for people with names like "Lars" or "Kristin" to get a job in Norway than...

Labour celebrated Jens and Gro

Jens Stoltenberg had just turned 60 and addressed the US Congress, while the woman who propelled his political career and went on to lead...

Oil exploration limit may hurt Labour

Climate concerns won out over job creation when Norway's largest political party, Labour, shifted course and voted to limit oil exploration off the northern...

Støre struggles to revive Labour

Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre faced more disappointing public opinion poll results as he gathered party members for their annual national meeting during...

Espionage trial due to wrap up quickly

After spending 14 months investigating espionage charges against retired Norwegian border inspector Frode Berg, and holding him in prison all along, his trial was...
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