Tag: politics

Brende to ‘carry on’ foreign policy

Børge Brende has made at least a personally triumphant homecoming as Norway's new foreign minister in a conservative government, stressing that he feels "honoured"...

Masons link ‘problematic’

Olemic Thommessen has been a rising star in Norwegian politics for decades, culminating in his recent appointment as president of Norway's parliament (Stortinget). Away...

Minister faces feisty farmers

NEWS ANALYSIS: She's been called the Norwegian farmers' worst nightmare, but also a ray of hope for consumers weary of Norway's notoriously high food...

Labour ‘surprised’ by Frp’s UN rebuff to Syria’s weapons

Labour Party politicians have said they're surprised that some top Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet, Frp) counterparts hope their own government will turn down a request from...

Sami Parliament reopened, too

Amidst all the recent media coverage in Norway over the opening of Parliament, the change in government in Oslo and its roster of new...

Ministers adapt to life in a fish bowl

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's new government ministers were probably glad when the weekend rolled around, even though that doesn't mean they necessarily get any time...

Neo-nazi trial postponed

French authorities have postponed a court case against Norwegian neo-nazi and black metal musician Varg Vikernes, after Vikernes' attorney claimed he needed more time...

Bishops back gay weddings

A majority of Norwegian bishops think the Norwegian church should be able to conduct wedding ceremonies for gays. Oslo's bishop, though is opposed. Eight of...

New minister may melt China freeze

Now both China and Norway have new governments, and the appointment of Børge Brende as Norway's new foreign minister has further raised hopes that...

Solberg reshuffles her ministries

As Norway's new conservative government sat down to work this week, there was a lot of ministerial reorganization going on. More changes will occur...
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