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Diplomat expelled in spying case

The Norwegian government has asked a diplomat at the Embassy of Sudan in Oslo to leave Norway as soon as possible, after police linked...

Taiwan waits for a nod from Norway

Autumn is high season for diplomatic gatherings in Oslo, when local embassies host receptions or celebrate national holidays. One country is almost always left...

Most new jobs go to immigrants

Nearly 50,000 new jobs have been created in Norway during the past year and more than 35,000 of them have been filled by immigrants....

Sexual assault trial begins for mayor of Vågå

The mayor of the picturesque Norwegian mountain town of Vågå was due in court on Tuesday to defend himself against charges that he sexually...

The new budget’s household effects

The new state budget presented by Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen on Monday may seem like pretty dry stuff, but it affects nearly every aspect...

Government rolls out ‘tight’ budget

Norway's left-center coalition government was rolling out what it called a "tight" state budget for the next year on Monday, but it nonetheless contains...

Wave of criticism hits top ministers

UPDATED: Claims of corruption, camaraderie and conflicts of interest have been pouring down on some of Norway's top government ministers, with Justice Minister Grete...

Teenager won’t give up rape charges against politician

A 17-year-old Norwegian girl who charged the former deputy leader of the Liberal Party with raping her at a party meeting earlier this year...

Government pushes own trade agenda

Just as Norway's government is sparking anger in Brussels over its intention to boost important tariffs on meat and cheese, it's also fighting a...

Universities dive in new rankings

Not a single Norwegian university made it into the rankings of the top 200 universities in the world this year. One of them received...

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