Tag: politics

State prosecutor to probe Transocean case

After conducting an 11-year investigation, suffering a court defeat and enduring criticism from the state prosecutor's office (Riksadvokaten), Norway's white-collar crime unit (Økokrim) dropped a...

Cold weather sets off smog alerts

Both Bergen and Oslo were reporting unusually high levels of air pollution again this week, as freezing temperatures and a lack of wind trapped everything...

Popular minister runs into trouble

One of the most popular and highly rated ministers in Norway's conservative government coalition has become embroiled in what he dismisses as a personnel...

Absurdity rules in Sunday shopping

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's debate over shopping on Sundays took off again this week, after the three most powerful grocery chains that wield control over consumers ended up...

Economic worries threaten defense

Norway's economic downturn is forcing re-evaluation of defense spending. That's raising the possibility once again that Norway either will reduce the number of new...

Asylum seekers launch hunger strike

UPDATED: Around 70 asylum seekers who fear they're about to be sent out of Norway have launched a hunger strike after being returned to an...

State secretary finally gets to China

A state secretary from Norway's foreign ministry became the first high-ranking Norwegian politician in several years to travel to China and shake hands with Chinese President...

Royal romance raised a ruckus

King Harald V is celebrating his Silver Jubilee as Norway's monarch this weekend, with Queen Sonja by his side. Their role as a royal couple...

Extraordinary apology leaves Norway’s white-collar crime unit facing lawsuits

Norway's white-collar crime unit (Økokrim) suffered an enormous loss of prestige this week and now faces being sued itself. After prosecuting alleged tax evasion...

Voters desert the Labour Party

Jonas Gahr Støre's Labour Party, the biggest party in opposition, has fallen dramatically in public opinion polls, with its new January showings the worst since...
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