Tag: politics

‘Catastrophic’ polls as Labour gathers

NEWS ANALYSIS: Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre faced what some commentators, even in the pro-Labour press, were calling "catastrophic" public opinion polls as he...

Norway won’t lift Russian sanctions

Norwegian Trade Minister Monica Mæland, who just returned from a conciliatory trip to China, was off on another mission to Russia this week, but there...

Wolves’ saviour faces ouster

UPDATED: Environment Minister Vidar Helgesen from the Conservative Party faces a lack of confidence vote in Parliament, after he halted a wolf hunt approved...

Oil Fund pumps up new tax principles

Norway's huge sovereign wealth fund, which has become a powerful investor around the world, is now launching what some call "a little revolution" in tax...

Organized begging unleashes anger

UPDATED: Officials from both ends of the political spectrum said they were angered and sad after state broadcaster NRK revealed Tuesday night how many...

Terror suspects grew up in Finnmark

Three young men who have been tied to Islamic extremism in the past three years all grew up in a small town in Norway's northernmost county...

Security tightens for the 17th of May

Norway's annual Constitution Day celebrations on the 17th of May are likely to unfold amidst special anti-terror measures this year. Higher threat levels are prompting top...

Agriculture reform a tough row to hoe

For the first time in years, there was plenty of Norwegian lamb available in the stores this Easter and at relatively reasonable prices. Farm...

Center Party killed national park plan

Norway’s resurgent Center Party promotes a “green” image and champions rural interests, but it puts a higher priority on use of the land than...

Norway accused of sending young refugees to France

The French humanitarian aid organization Utopia claims that Norway is indirectly sending its young asylum seekers from Afghanistan on to France, because of Norwegian...
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