Tag: politics

Shamed fur farms likely to survive

More shocking photos of sick and injured animals at several Norwegian fur farms have set off demands once again that the country's fur industry...

Critics blast trade minister again

Trond Giske, Norway's government minister in charge of business and trade, is facing more harsh criticism for allegedly meddling in the appointments of directors...

State loses final appeal of land leases

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has rejected an appeal by the Norwegian government to retain its law restricting landowners' rights to...

Hundreds marched for new Munch Museum

PHOTO FEATURE: Some joked that it was one of the "best-dressed" demonstrations in Norwegian history, when hundreds of art enthusiasts including several celebrities and...

Most Norwegians hope Obama wins

Fully eight out of 10 members of the Norwegian Parliament hope US President Barack Obama wins re-election next week, according to a survey conducted...

OSCE scolds Norway for intolerance

The UN ad hoc organization OSCE, charged with trying to head off and resolve conflicts in Europe, has criticized Norwegian officials for failing to...

Majority want new Munch Museum

Scores of frustrated Norwegians, including many celebrity artists, planned to march in a torchlit parade this week to demand that city politicians finally approve...

Party leader prevails, for now

Liv Signe Navarsete, leader of the troubled Center Party (Senterpartiet, Sp), seemed to emerge from the fray after a week of harsh criticism over...

Colombian talks start peacefully

Historic peace talks between the Colombian government and the guerrilla group FARC finally got officially underway in Norway on Thursday and the tone seemed...

Call goes out for six-hour workday for parents

Parents of small children should be allowed to work just six hours a day at full pay, claims one of Norway's biggest labour unions,...
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