Tag: politics

Activists link arms to protect forest

Around 40 environmental activists gathered in the forest at Ekeberg in Oslo this week, ready to face off against work crews they fear will...

Christian Democrats soften stance against gay marriage

Leaders of the conservative Christian Democrats party are proposing a major change in the party's position on Norway's marriage laws. While many party members...

Combined ‘holiday’ stirs more critics

The Akershus Fortress and Castle in Oslo was once again the focal point for Norway's observance on Tuesday of its newly combined Liberation Day...

Norway nurtures closer military ties to Sweden

Norwegian Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide has called Sweden "our foremost partner within military material," especially rolling stock, and is backing up the claim...

Jens lowers ‘moon landing’ gear

It wasn't exactly a small step for Norway, and not yet a giant leap for Norwegian industry  either, but Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg could...

Conservatives back ban on begging

The leader of Norway's Conservatives didn't like it, but Erna Solberg's party members voted at their annual national meeting over the weekend to promote...

Foreign minister in the hot seat

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has consistently ranked as one of the most highly respected members of the government, sometimes getting higher scores...

Oslo keen to launch English schools

Politicians at City Hall in Oslo plan to apply for state permission to open two new international schools in the Norwegian capital where all...

Stoltenberg congratulates new French president

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has formally sent his "warmest congratulations" to Francois Hollande after he was elected as the new president of France...

Troubled ministry under probe

Norway's Justice Ministry, badly hit by last summer's terrorist attacks and suffering from low morale, now has another problem to deal with: Police have...
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