Tag: politics

Royals pressured to pay their own bills

As Norway's royal family posed for annual, traditional Christmas photos this week, another tradition of shielding the royals from financial scrutiny was falling by the...

Solberg accused of right-hand turn

Even before Prime Minister Erna Solberg shook up her cabinet this week, concerns were rising that she was allowing her government to take a...

Solberg reshuffles her government

Prime Minister Erna Solberg presented not just two but three new ministers on Tuesday to take over political control of issues related to oil and...

Helgesen saved Norway’s wolves

Wildlife advocates and environmental organizations finally had something to cheer about  in Norway on Tuesday, after government minister Vidar Helgesen blocked moves to kill off two-thirds...

Uber drivers face police crackdown

Police in Oslo, Drammen and several other Norwegian cities have been stopping drivers taking part in the Uber transport service, issuing heavy fines and even...

‘Uphill battle’ with China finally won

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's globe-trotting foreign minister Børge Brende was supposed to mostly be home in Oslo this week, even scheduled to make an appearance in...

Government wants to lengthen jail terms

Nothing like going out with a bang: Outgoing Justice Minister Anders Anundsen announced plans on Monday to nearly double Norway's maximum prison term for multiple...

Solberg ready to shake up cabinet

Prime Minister Erna Solberg is reportedly gearing up for another pre-Christmas shake-up of the cabinet ministers in her government. Several Norwegian media outlets were...

MPs shamed into reversal on pay

Members of Parliament (MPs) who initially voted in favour of a proposed doubling of their severance pay benefits have been so embarrassed by public reaction...

MPs won benefits after losing election

It's not always easy for top politicians to return to the ordinary working world after losing an election. Fully 21 former Members of Parliament...
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