Tag: politics

‘The New Normal’ can build roads

Commuters may come out the best as Norway's once-high-flying economy adjusts to what politicians and economists are calling "The New Normal." That refers to the...

Telenor faces more bribery allegations

An anonymous self-proclaimed "whistleblower" has sent new detailed documents to the Norwegian government trade ministry, regarding how state-owned Telenor allowed its jointly owned firm VimpelCom to expand in eastern...

Støre’s popularity soars in new poll

Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre ended the week with a solid majority of voter support, despite facing some of the harshest criticism he's...

Foreign trucks face winter ban

Drivers of foreign-registered trucks may soon be banned from using highways over the mountains during the winter months in Norway. Authorities have lost patience with poorly...

Objections rise to Sunday shopping

The Norwegian government's proposal to allow all retailers to open for business on Sunday has met massive opposition. "No one wants this," claims Trine...

Solid show of support, solidarity

Norway was well-represented at a massive outpouring of solidarity and support in Paris on Sunday for victims of last week's terrorist attacks in France. Prime Minsister...

Reinfeldt promotes the advantages of immigration

Former Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has urged Norway to "be more open" to immigration despite the challenges it can bring. As terrorist attacks...

Cities finally set to get more priority

After decades of spending billions on bridges and roads in outlying districts of Norway, state politicians finally may start investing more in urban areas...

Government keen to contain Krekar

Norway's conservative government coalition is searching for ways to restrict the movements of Islamic cleric Mullah Krekar when he's released from prison later this month....

Minister won’t detail spying probe

Justice Minister Anders Anundsen won't reveal details of the Norwegian authorities' investigation into suspected illegal surveillance of mobile phone communications. Many questions remained after Anundsen addressed...
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