Tag: politics

‘Historic’ strike hits nationwide

Thousands of public sector workers walked off the job in townships all over Norway early Thursday, after talks broke down between their unions and...

China sends new ambassador to Oslo

After 19 months of a diplomatic stalemate between China and Norway, the Chinese government has sent a new ambassador to Oslo. Some observers view...

Farmers failed to meet Stoltenberg

Norwegian farmers, still furious over what they consider to be a poor state subsidy offer from the government, picked the wrong date in their...

Stoltenberg wants to beef up NATO

As Europe struggles through its worst economic crisis in decades, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg wants to strengthen NATO. He led Norway's delegation to...

Farmers in trouble after latest protest

Some of Norway's angry farmers gathered during the night and blocked the delivery of newspaper Sunnmørsposten from its printing plant at Breivika in Ålesund....

Construction begins on new US Embassy

After years of controversy and delays, construction has finally begun on a new US Embassy in Oslo. The embassy's prospective neighbours still aren't happy,...

Farmers urged to demand more from their powerful cooperatives

Norway's frustrated farmers believe they have the support of most Norwegians, but there are signs that unconditional support is waning. Calls are now rising...

Tempers rise over bread and butter

A highly unpopular shortage of butter in Norwegian stores last fall and winter hasn't stopped farmers from now trying to produce a shortage of...

Angry farmers demand more money

Norwegian farmers, determined to not only preserve their state support but win much more, launched a series of protest actions over the weekend. They...

Christian Democrats back in the closet

Norway's Christian Democrats party (Kristelig Folkeparti, KrF) has tucked itself back into the closet, after a short-lived attempt by some party members to ease...
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