Tag: politics

Norwegians drink more than ever

Consumption of alcoholic beverages in Norway has never been higher, according to a new report released Monday by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet)....

Another Olympic host drops out

Oslo now only faces two rivals in its controversial bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2022, after the city of Lviv in Ukraine formally withdrew its application...

Pride filled the streets of Oslo

Tens of thousands of people turned out Saturday to either watch or march in the annual gay pride parade through downtown Oslo - or do...

MP takes on summer school job

Kristin Vinje, former head of finance for the City of Oslo and now a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Conservative Party, decided not...

‘Treasure chest’ opened for youth

A new selection of summer sports equipment for children and youth in Oslo has opened at Bislett Stadium, operated by the humanitarian group Kirkens...

Royal debate rages as teachers strike

NEWS ANALYSIS: As angry and demoralized Norwegian teachers voted to go on strike this week, debate continues to fly over the crown couple's decision last week to...

Child poverty on the rise in Norway

The percentage of children living in families categorized as poor in Norway has nearly doubled in the past 10 years, and the state auditor general is criticizing...

Gay rights activist snubs Solberg

One of Norway's most high-profile and respected gay rights activists, author Karen-Christine "Kim" Friele, turned down an invitation to attend a garden party hosted...

Minister to boost malpractice probes

Health Minister Bent Høie, citing a lack of patient security in Norway, plans to set up a so-called state "accident investigation board" for hospitals, rather...

Council of Europe re-elects Jagland

Former Norwegian Prime Minister and veteran Labour Party politician Thorbjørn Jagland looks likely to continue living in Strasbourg for at least another five years. Jagland,...
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