Tag: politics

Minister reshuffles the Opera’s board

The Norwegian Opera & Ballet, which has long suffered from personnel and budget problems inside its popular landmark building, is now getting more musically...

Økokrim boss ‘takes criticism seriously’

The special economic crimes unit of Norway's state police, Økokrim, was hit by more stinging criticism this week, this time over how it handled...

Parliament to study Sami, Kven history

All the political parties in the Norwegian Parliament, with the exception of the two government parties, now support a proposal to officially examine the history...

Farmers to get millions after all

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's farmers are set to get another NOK 215 million on top of the initial NOK 410 million offered by the government...

Peace advocates gather in Oslo

Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende is a busy man again this week, now on his own home turf instead of on his constant worldwide travels....

Government proposes ban on face-covering garments

Norway's conservative government coalition is moving forward with plans to ban garments in schools that cover the wearer's face. The ban will apply to...

Foreign spouses often vulnerable

A murder trial beginning this week in Northern Norway points up the lack of security and even potential hazards facing newly arrived foreign spouses of...

Diplomats ‘star’ in award-winning play

Veteran Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen thinks it was a bit "embarrassing" to see himself portrayed in the hit play Oslo on Broadway. Now it's...

Farmers set off a giant food fight

Norwegian farmers' demands for more financial support and subsidy set off a huge fight over food production at the Parliament this week. Now both the...

Norway cleared to redraw its map

Norway's conservative government coalition won official clearance Thursday evening to redraw the country's map, reducing its number of municipalities from 428 to 354 and...
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