Tag: politics

Egg shortage continues, food prices rise as farmers seek more funding

Norway's powerful farm lobby is once again demanding far more state funding than even the current farmer-friendly government is offering. That sets the stage...

Demands rise for more police in Oslo

Shootings, stabbings, gang violence and drug seizures have become commonplace in Norway over the past few years, especially in the capital. The country's left-center...

Norway disappoints Ukraine supporters

The Norwegian government announced Tuesday afternoon that it wants to boost its military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine this year by nearly 50 percent,...

New city government wants more electric scooter use in Oslo

After years of accidents and complaints sparked tighter regulation of electric scooters, Oslo's new Conservatives-led city government now wants more of them, along with...

New restart for Norway’s government

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had to replace more of his ministers, after yet another one let him down. He clearly...

‘Krone’ weakens again but Norway secures its use for cash payments

The value of Norway's historically weak krone sank again heading into the weekend, but Norwegians have at least been assured of legally being able...

Frustrated farmers roared into town

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway should have avoided noisy demonstrations by angry farmers like those seen around Europe this spring, since one of the country's most...

Norway boosts aid to Moldova

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide started this week not only with an unannounced visit to Ukraine but also to neighbouring Moldova, which has taken...

Norway firm on support for Ukraine

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide was in Kyiv this week, to assure the beleaguered Ukrainians "of our support ... for many years ahead."...

Trains halted all over Norway

Train passengers faced delays nationwide on Tuesday, after all lines were suddenly brought to a halt in Eastern-, Southern- and Western Norway. Officials initially...
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