Tag: politics

Library literally stuck in the mud

One of the first major problems facing Oslo's new Labour-led city government is the highly troubled construction of a new main public library. The entire project has...

Lippestad joins new Oslo government

Four years ago Geir Lippestad was the lead defense attorney for the right-wing extremist who attacked the Norwegian Labour Party and killed 77 people. On...

Reds give green light to Oslo’s new leaders

Oslo's new green, left-wing government coalition wouldn't get very far without winning political support from the Reds, which bills itself as an "anti-capitalist" party. That's...

Monarchy debate rises to new level

It flared up again over a luxurious yacht holiday last summer and hasn't died down since: Norway's royal family has become the target of much...

Stoltenberg Senior back in city politics

Some new but not necessarily young faces were showing up at City Hall this week as Oslo's new Labour-led city government was coming together....

Confusion reigns in Norway’s capital

The three leaders of Oslo's new city government immediately set off widespread confusion when they unveiled their political platform on Monday. The Greens' ever-smiling Lan Marie...

Police halted an Uber taxi in Oslo

Norwegian police warned they'd crack down on personal transport services that lack regulatory approval, and last weekend they did just that. They stopped cars...

Oslo takes a sharp turn to the left

NEWS ANALYSIS: The politicians running Oslo are taking a sharp, admittedly "radical," turn to the left. Five weeks after last month's municipal elections, negotiations among...

Bergen settles on new city government

It's official: The Norwegian Labour Party will form a new city government in Bergen and Labour's Marte Mjøs Persen will take over over as mayor....

Police to stay armed but guns won’t be loaded

As debate continues over whether Norwegian police should continue to be allowed to carry weapons, the government and police officials apparently tried to meet critics...
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