Tag: politics

Butter shortage slices high tariffs

Norwegian authorities eased their strict protectionist policies this week when they finally lowered import tariffs to offset a sudden shortage of butter. Otherwise, though,...

More oil sands’ static for Statoil

Another demonstration against oil company Statoil was held outside the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo on Monday, with a broad alliance calling Statoil's oil sands...

Calls grow for UN foreign aid cuts

Norway has long channeled much of its foreign aid through the United Nations, but opposition parties in Parliament want to re-evaluate or cut support...

Norway among top climate offenders

As world leaders gather once again to tackle climate issues, this time in South Africa, comes confirmation that Norway's oil and gas industry makes...

Trains running on time!

Trains that run on schedule normally don't prompt headlines, but in Oslo they do. After years of delays, cancellations and generally unreliable service, it...

‘Russ’ partying may be delayed

Graduating students known as "russ" in Norway may be able to party with even more abandon from 2013, after the Labour Party announced this...

Royal guards march to a tougher role

They're often referred to as "pyntsoldater" (decorative or ceremonial soldiers) who stand guard outside royal properties, march in parades and perform in international competitions....

Battles loom over new military plans

Norway's top military brass must prepare for battle with politicians and members of their own ranks, after presenting their advice and specific long-term plans...

High school accused of ‘apartheid’

A high school in Oslo was ordered by city education officials to immediately halt its practice of segregating classes by ethnic background, saying they...

Progress Party hit from all sides

NEWS ANALYSIS: Per Sandberg, deputy leader of the Progress Party, was still being widely denounced on Thursday after he accused the Labour Party of...
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