Tag: politics

Labour youth unhappy that Labour minister halted nursing home strike

Labour Minister Hanne Bjurstrøm intervened on Wednesday in an ongoing strike by workers at privately run nursing homes. She claimed the strike was imperiling...

Trade war looms over higher tariffs

The European Union's ambassador to Norway is calling the Norwegian government's decision to raise import tariffs on meat and cheese "a clear violation" of...

If the Conservatives ruled the land…

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's political parties are rolling out their platforms in advance of next year's national elections, and the Conservative Party (Høyre) grabbed lots...

Stoltenberg comes back swinging

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has responded to new challenges from opposition parties by warning that a change of government can threaten Norway's social welfare...

Foreign convicts face separate jails

Some opposition parties in Parliament want to place foreigners convicted of crimes in prisons that are much more spartan than those housing Norwegians. They...

Government caves in to demands for even higher meat and cheese prices

The farmer-friendly Center Party has won its budget battle with government coalition partners for more protectionism for agriculture in Norway. Despite loud public debate...

Oil Minister set to bow out, for now

It wasn't too long ago that bullish Oil Minister Ola Borten Moe of the Center Party seemed keen on becoming prime minister some day....

Diplomatic shuffle may include Solheim

Two of Norway's most important ambassador posts, in Washington DC and Moscow, will be opening up this summer as part of routine moves within...

‘Crushing defeat’ for tobacco giant

An Oslo City Court verdict that upholds a Norwegian law banning the display of tobacco products in retail outlets was widely applauded by state...

Tuition looms for foreign students

Norwegian universities have been hit by a wave of applications from foreign students lately, and some politicians suspect it's because they're still tuition-free for...
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