Tag: politics

Party leader out for three months

Audun Lysbakken, leader of Norway's Socialist Left party (SV) and a key member of the opposition in Parliament, was set to be taking off...

US Embassy warns of Trump decision

President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel set off immediate concerns, warnings and protests in Norway that even worry...

Jerusalem decision sets off warnings

Reaction was swift in Norway to US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Norwegian government was quick...

New study reveals religious attitudes

Anti-Semitism has declined in Norway, but a new study shows Muslims are more negative towards Jews than the rest of the population. The report...

Oil minister feels some heat

Norway's Oil & Energy Minister Terje Søviknes may well be looking forward to some time off during the Christmas holidays. In the past few...

‘Crazy,’ but the oil will keep gushing

NEWS ANALYSIS: It's been less than two weeks since a major lawsuit popularly called "The People vs Arctic Oil" drew to a close in...

Oil Fund targets tax dodgers in portfolio

Norway's enormous sovereign wealth fund known as the Oil Fund is once again flexing its financial muscle around the world, pouncing this time on...

Government allows historic wolf hunt

Norway's Climate and Environment Minister Vidar Helgesen found a way to circumvent a controversial court order that halted a state-approved winter wolf hunt last...

Nobel Committee ‘deserves better’

NEWS ANALYSIS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee will be awarding this year's Nobel Peace Prize next weekend, after having to put up with weeks of...

Police director prefers disarming

Norway's ongoing saga over whether its police should be armed or unarmed took another twist on Thursday. The country's top law enforcement officer now...
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