Tag: politics

Iran pact welcome despite the costs

Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende said he welcomed the international agreement on Iran's atomic program that was announced  on Tuesday, even though it's likely to cost...

Mud challenges harbour projects

Two of the landmark projects planned for Oslo's eastern waterfront - a new Munch Museum and a new city library - are suddenly threatened by muddy foundations....

Minister tackles traffic in Oslo

Transport Minister Kjetil Solvik-Olsen wants to keep traffic flowing in Oslo, also after the summer holidays end and commuters return. He's gearing to offer more...

Norway hosts new education summit

Foreign Minister Børge Brende has been among members of the Norwegian government promoting education around the world, and was busy welcoming dignitaries to Oslo...

More politicians question Norway’s Libya involvement

Leaders of the small parties represented in Parliament are increasingly questioning whether it was right for Norway to take such an active role in...

Clinton revved up ministry troops

Former US President Bill Clinton was in Oslo this week and delivered a pep talk of sorts to employees of Norway's foreign ministry, foreign aid...

‘Vendetta’ implied in oil field conflict

Norway's huge new Johan Sverdrup oil field has been Oil Minister Tord Lien's pride and joy in the midst of the country's oil industry slowdown, but...

Government urged to forgive Greece

The head of Norway's Socialist Left party (SV) is usually keen on imposing taxes to raise money for social welfare programs, but now its...

Bishop says ‘no’ to Sunday shopping

Norway's conservative government coalition has been facing strong opposition to its proposal to allow stores to open for shopping on Sundays, and now the...

‘Siem Pilot’ saves another 419 refugees

The Siem Pilot, an offshore supply vessel now being used to help rescue refugees adrift in the Mediterranean, came to the aid of another 419...
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