Tag: politics

Oslo leaders warn of tough winter ahead

Norway's prime minister has been trying to prepare Norwegians for an expensive winter ahead and now Oslo officials are doing the same. They claim...

Energy crisis plan fails to spark support

There was "no reason to smile" after the government presented its plan to ease the shock of record-high electricity rates for businesses just before...

Now Norway is Europe’s ‘reliable friend’ as an energy supplier

Some intense gas diplomacy in recent weeks seems to have paid off. Not only have the president of the European Commission and Norwegian Prime...

Politicians criticize tycoon’s move to Switzerland

One of Norway's wealthiest men, industrial tycoon Kjell Inge Røkke, cites other reasons for moving to Switzerland than avoiding his homeland's controversial tax on...

Pressure grows on Norwegians who’ve been spoiled by their oil

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's solidarity with the rest of Europe is being put to the test. At issue is whether Norwegians will continue to export...

No more shame over oil and gas

A new market analysis shows that state oil company Equinor is currently earning more money than any other Norwegian company ever has. Equinor's huge...

Oslo leader also writes about Corona

The leader of Oslo's city government has joined the ranks of those feeling a need to offer their versions of how they dealt with...

Former health minister writes about Corona

Bent Høie became a calm and reassuring presence during the Corona crisis, turning up daily on radio and TV to gently but firmly urge...

Party leader’s resignation spurs debate

Une Bastholm's recent and sudden resignation as leader of Norway's Greens Party (MDG) didn't only surprise colleagues and spark debate over the party's policy....

No transit fare relief as tolls rise

Oslo promotes an image of itself as a climate-minded capital, but fares for public transport remain much higher than in most other cities around...
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