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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Harsh, but necessary no for Ukrainian men

Norwegian government proposes to tighten asylum rights for Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 amid warnings from overloaded municipalities about capacity issues.

Mar 4 • 09:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government reverses decision on introducing CO2 tax

The Norwegian government has postponed the introduction of a CO2 tax on natural gas and LPG for non-emitters chemical industry due to political opposition.

Mar 3 • 09:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Delay of climate tax after two days: - For us, this is critical

The Norwegian government has postponed the implementation of a new CO₂ tax initially set to begin on March 1, 2026, following backlash from companies worried about their competitiveness.

Mar 3 • 07:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The government promises to fight against the EU power fees

Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland pledges to resist a new EU proposal imposing a 25% charge on bottleneck revenues from electricity transmission between regions with differing prices.

Mar 2 • 17:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nettavisen: At least ten Norwegians in Iran

Norwegian authorities confirm that at least ten Norwegians are currently in Iran, with the actual number likely higher as registration is voluntary.

Feb 28 • 23:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government is in contact with Norwegian business about the situation in the Middle East

The Norwegian government, led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, is engaging with local businesses affected by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz following recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

Feb 28 • 19:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The value of the most expensive homes has been systematically underestimated

The Norwegian government is proposing adjustments to property valuations to create a fairer tax system and shield homes from excessive taxation compared to financial assets.

Feb 27 • 11:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Outer Limits for Offshore Aquaculture Set by the Government

The Norwegian government has established outer limits for areas designated for offshore aquaculture despite warnings from environmental organizations.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Marine farming areas established by the government: - Risky, say the Hunters and Fishermen's Association

The Norwegian government has set the boundaries for marine farming areas, a move criticized by environmental organizations as risky.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government's tax bomb: More homes receive greater discounts

The Norwegian government is raising the threshold for what constitutes an expensive home from 10 to 14 million NOK to ease the impact of a new tax assessment model.

Feb 27 • 10:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Demands that the government ensures that the submarine base gets power: - Must have a different place in the priority queue

A politician demands the Norwegian government prioritize energy supply for a submarine base amid current energy restrictions.

Feb 27 • 09:17 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Near Record Returns for the Oil Fund Last Year

The Norwegian Oil Fund, known as the Government Pension Fund Global, achieved near-record returns in 2025, with a profit of 2362 billion NOK and an overall return of 15.1%.

Feb 27 • 09:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government wants a temporary nuclear storage facility in Halden

The Norwegian government has proposed to establish a temporary nuclear storage facility in Halden by purchasing property from Norske Skog Saugbrugs AS for 830.1 million kroner.

Feb 27 • 07:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government is spending 830 million on property for radioactive waste in Halden

The Norwegian government is proposing the purchase of property from Norske Skog Saugbrugs AS for 830 million kroner, aimed at decommissioning nuclear facilities in Halden.

Feb 27 • 07:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Altinget: The Storting drops the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030: – A shame, says the Minister of Climate

The Norwegian Storting has decided to revoke the climate neutrality goal of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which has been criticized by the Minister of Climate and Environment as a bad signal.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government will not grant collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18-60

The Norwegian government has decided to tighten regulations on temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18-60, allowing only individual asylum applications instead.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The government tightens rules for Ukrainian men

The Norwegian government is tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees, denying temporary collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Venstre Sets Defense Ultimatum to the Government

The Norwegian political party Venstre has stated they will not accept any defense agreement that weakens military expansion amidst an increasingly aggressive Russia.

Feb 26 • 04:33 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

LO and NHO want VAT exemption for all news media

LO and NHO demand that the Norwegian government reinstates a full VAT exemption for all news media in order to support independent journalism, which they believe is crucial for national security.

Feb 25 • 06:57 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Storting has received answers about Jeffrey Epstein

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth-Eide provides responses to parliamentary inquiries regarding the country's foreign service and its relation to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 24 • 20:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government has responded to several Epstein questions

The Norwegian government has answered several questions from the parliamentary control and constitutional committee regarding the Epstein documents.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government has responded to several Epstein questions. Check what they are writing.

The Norwegian government has provided responses to questions from the Control and Constitutional Committee regarding the handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government requests the settlement of 16,000 refugees this year

The Norwegian government has increased its request for local municipalities to settle refugees from 13,000 to 16,000 this year due to rising global instability.

Feb 24 • 07:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Sandra Borch in court for drunk driving: - I lay myself flat

Former Norwegian government minister Sandra Borch appears in court charged with two counts of drunk driving, admitting her guilt and expressing regret for her actions.

Feb 24 • 06:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Government Requests Resettlement of 16,000 Refugees This Year – 3,000 More Than Initially Estimated

Norwegian authorities have increased their refugee resettlement target for 2026 to 16,000, citing a need for greater capacity due to rising refugee numbers.

Feb 24 • 05:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government requests the settlement of 16,000 refugees this year – 3,000 more than initially estimated

The Norwegian government has increased its request for municipalities to settle refugees from 13,000 to 16,000 this year due to rising global uncertainties and high influxes, especially from Ukrainian men.

Feb 24 • 05:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Skeptical Norwegian Scientist Created and Tested an 'Energetic Weapon' on Himself

A Norwegian scientist's controversial experiment with an 'energetic weapon' has ignited debates surrounding the mysterious symptoms experienced by U.S. diplomats and government officials, often linked to the so-called 'Havana syndrome'.

Feb 22 • 10:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The Doubter Built a Weapon That Causes 'Havana Syndrome' and Tested It on Himself – the Consequences Were Terrible

A Norwegian researcher associated with the government conducted a personal experiment in 2024 to demonstrate that a microwave pulse weapon is not harmful to humans, but the results were disastrous.

Feb 21 • 10:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New toll record in Norway

Norwegians paid a record 16.8 billion kroner in tolls last year, according to preliminary data from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

Feb 19 • 06:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Agreement on a new reindeer husbandry agreement

The Norwegian government and the Norwegian Reindeer Herding National Federation have reached an agreement for the 2026/2027 reindeer husbandry pact, increasing funding to 275 million kroner.

Feb 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's information: Agreement in the government on the Norwegian model - This means for home care allowance

The Finnish government has reached a consensus on implementing a version of the Norwegian model for home care allowance, restricting eligibility to those residing in Finland for a minimum of three years.

Feb 17 • 08:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

152 million kroner to strengthen the digitalization of health services

The Norwegian government allocates 152 million kroner to enhance the digitalization of health services across the country.

Feb 16 • 07:07 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Major Newspaper: Norwegian Researcher Tested Secret Weapon on Himself – Developed Mysterious Illness

A Norwegian researcher tested a microwave machine on himself and exhibited symptoms similar to 'Havana syndrome.'

Feb 14 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Police officer replaced by police employee

The Norwegian government is proposing to replace gendered titles in the justice sector with gender-neutral terms.

Feb 13 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Government proposes gender-neutral titles

The Norwegian government is proposing changes to the legal language to eliminate gender-specific titles in the justice sector.

Feb 13 • 11:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government announced the protection of four new areas

The Norwegian government has designated four new marine protected areas covering a total of 389 square kilometers in the Hardangerfjord region, prompting strong reactions from local politicians.

Feb 13 • 10:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Populist Nonsense About Beer from the Government

The Norwegian government is proposing a temporary change to alcohol laws allowing pubs to serve drinks during early morning hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.

Feb 12 • 11:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Government extends shadow fleet measures

The Norwegian government has decided to extend its measures aimed at addressing the operations of foreign-flagged oil tankers used by Russia to circumvent international sanctions.

Feb 11 • 13:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government will introduce a municipal cruise tax from 2027

The Norwegian government plans to implement a municipal cruise tax starting in 2027 to help manage the impacts of increased tourism on local communities.

Feb 11 • 09:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Historic: The Council of Europe decides on Jagland's immunity

The Council of Europe is set to determine whether to lift the immunity of former leader Jagland, following a request from the Norwegian government for an investigation into corruption allegations.

Feb 11 • 08:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Eide: – A mistake I deeply regret

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide publicly addressed a conflict of interest after his son received an internship at the embassy in Paris, stating he deeply regrets the error.

Feb 11 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New storm at the Norwegian Foreign Ministry - 'a mistake'

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide admits to a mistake regarding his son's internship at the Norwegian embassy in Paris, amid heightened scrutiny of Norway's political elite.

Feb 11 • 07:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Aasland on Barents gas pipeline: - Failed the market test

The Norwegian government has no plans to subsidize a gas pipeline from the Barents Sea, indicating there is insufficient proven gas to justify the investment.

Feb 10 • 16:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

VG: Søreide has forgotten to report a position

Ine Eriksen Søreide failed to report her affiliation with a Swiss organization that received significant funding from the Norwegian government, attributing the omission to a mere oversight.

Feb 9 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Ine Eriksen Søreide Meets the Press

Norwegian politician Ine Eriksen Søreide meets with the press to discuss current issues.

Feb 9 • 14:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New National Theatre to Open No Sooner Than 2036

The Norwegian government has confirmed a major rehabilitation of the old National Theatre, with completion anticipated by 2036.

Feb 9 • 12:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Rematch on Melkøya: Asks the Government to Take Action

Finnmark's county mayor urges the Norwegian government to address concerns over energy prices and wind farm development following renewed debates about the Melkøya gas processing facility.

Feb 8 • 10:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Princess Mette-Marit apologizes for friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has apologized for her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, addressing the fallout within the Norwegian royal family and recent revelations from newly released government documents.

Feb 7 • 13:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Støre agrees to Epstein investigation, VG reports

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre supports a parliamentary investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite previously rejecting a request for a government-led inquiry.

Feb 6 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

No majority to stop further electrification of Melkøya

The Norwegian government will continue the electrification of Melkøya after a majority in the Storting rejected a proposal to halt the process, allowing the facility to operate using land-supplied electricity instead of gas.

Feb 5 • 13:04 UTC

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