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🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Storting in Norway will establish an Epstein Commission

Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, proposes the creation of an independent commission to investigate allegations of corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein, involving prominent politicians and diplomats.

Mar 3 • 14:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Deciding to give seriously ill better access to experimental medicines. – It gives hope

The Norwegian Parliament's Health Committee has approved measures to provide patients with serious illnesses and limited life expectancy easier access to experimental drugs.

Mar 3 • 12:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The most important climate measure for agriculture has been voted down in the Storting. With MDG on board.

The Norwegian Parliament has rejected a key climate measure targeting methane emissions in dairy farming, a decision influenced by MDG's stance on the effectiveness of methane inhibitors.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting drops the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030

The Norwegian Parliament has decided to rescind its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030, sparking concerns from the Climate and Environment Minister.

Feb 26 • 13:30 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

Going towards a majority for alcohol sales in remotely operated stores

The Norwegian Parliament will vote on a proposal to allow remotely operated stores to sell alcohol, with strong support from various political parties.

Feb 23 • 18:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Troubles of the Norwegian Royal Family: Will There Be a Constitutional Change in the Future?

The Norwegian Parliament overwhelmingly voted to maintain the monarchy, rejecting a proposal for a republic, despite a significant decline in public trust towards the royal family due to recent scandals.

Feb 23 • 15:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A private spot will cost over 250,000 kroner. The Parliament ensures that students will have it at public schools.

The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Debate about the Nobel is about More than Prize Lists and Travels

The Norwegian parliament is demanding transparency from the Nobel Committee regarding its prize lists and travel programs, raising concerns about the committee's autonomy.

Feb 23 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Vebjørn Bjelland Berg sentenced after hunger strike

Vebjørn Bjelland Berg has been sentenced for refusing to comply with police orders during his hunger strike outside the Norwegian Parliament.

Feb 20 • 12:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

March 3 is the committee's Epstein deadline

The Norwegian Parliament's Control and Constitutional Committee has set a deadline of March 3 to submit a proposal for a broad investigation into connections to Epstein in Norway.

Feb 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Calls in four justice ministers for PST hearing in Parliament

Norway's Parliament has summoned four justice ministers to explain the management of the Norwegian police security service (PST) amid severe criticism from the oversight committee.

Feb 18 • 11:59 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Two parliamentary employees removed from the Epstein investigation

Norwegian Parliament has conducted competence assessments of staff involved in drafting proposals related to the Epstein investigation, leading to the removal of two employees.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nobel Fund: Exceeded Its Own Target

The Norwegian Nobel Committee's fund exceeded its financial targets, achieving over 15 million from an initial 300 million allocated by the Parliament.

Feb 17 • 12:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Parliament passed a new proposal for hospital financing

The Norwegian Parliament has approved a proposal for hospital financing aimed at creating significant changes in the healthcare funding model, supported by several political parties.

Feb 12 • 21:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Chief Prosecutor Takes Action After Norwegian Police Assisted Turkey in Case Against Parliamentarian

The Chief Prosecutor in Norway is reviewing police cooperation with Turkey following criticism over their assistance in a prosecution against a member of parliament.

Feb 11 • 16:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Attorney General Signals Review After Norwegian Police Assisted Turkey in Case Against Parliamentarian

Norwegian Attorney General initiates a review of procedures following criticism over police assistance to Turkey in a case against parliament member Seher Aydar.

Feb 11 • 16:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Probable majority to change hospital policy

A probable majority in the Norwegian Parliament is expected to support the MDG's proposal to allow prioritization of large hospital investments by the Storting.

Feb 11 • 16:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Demanding Transparency on Investigation Commission

Guri Melby from the Venstre party asserts that investigation commissions set up by the Norwegian Parliament should be fully transparent and subject to public disclosure laws to ensure trust in the process.

Feb 11 • 13:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Norwegian Parliament Establishes Commission to Investigate Ties to Epstein

The Norwegian Parliament has decided to set up a commission to investigate connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 • 20:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Norwegian Parliament Forms Independent Commission Due to Epstein Revelations

The Norwegian parliament has agreed to establish an independent commission to investigate connections between U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and several prominent Norwegians.

Feb 10 • 17:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Said no to starting regulatory work on a new tunnel under Hardangervidda

The Norwegian Parliament rejected a proposal to initiate regulatory work for a new tunnel on Rv. 7 over Hardangervidda, despite support from the Conservative Party and the Progress Party.

Feb 10 • 15:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Parliament Discusses Epstein Investigation

The Norwegian Parliament's Control and Constitution Committee is meeting to discuss an independent investigation into connections between Norway and Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Søreide apologizes for forgetting board positions

Ine Eriksen Søreide, a member of the Conservative Party, apologizes for not declaring her board position in a Swiss humanitarian organization in the Norwegian Parliament’s interest register.

Feb 9 • 16:41 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Can Finnmark trust Aftenposten? No.

The article criticizes Aftenposten for aligning with the oil lobby's points and claims that the Norwegian parliament's majority is being unduly pressured.

Feb 6 • 14:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Right opens for investigation into Epstein connections

The Norwegian party Høyre is considering whether the parliamentary control committee should investigate connections to Epstein, though other parties are calling for an external inquiry.

Feb 6 • 13:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Aasland hopes the Storting will reverse its decision on Melkøya: - It will have very negative consequences

Energy Minister Terje Aasland expressed hope that the Norwegian parliament, Storting, will reject a proposal that could release reserved electricity for Equinor's gas facility on Melkøya, warning it would lead to severe consequences.

Feb 4 • 12:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

NHO and LO warn against Melkøya decision

NHO and LO express concerns that the Norwegian parliament's potential decision to release power allocated to Melkøya could undermine trust in Norwegian politics and investment stability.

Feb 4 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

The Crown Itself Could Be at Risk Due to Scandal Issues

The debate surrounding the legitimacy of the Norwegian crown has intensified due to recent scandals, mainly fueled by leftist factions in parliament.

Feb 3 • 21:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Norwegian Parliament Reaffirms Confidence in the Monarchy Despite Declining Popular Support and Family Crises

The Norwegian Parliament overwhelmingly voted to maintain the monarchy, rejecting a proposal to turn the country into a republic.

Feb 3 • 14:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Norway will not change its system. Parliament decided

The Norwegian Parliament has decided not to change the country’s governance system, with monarchists arguing that a monarchy provides stability by keeping the monarch out of party politics.

Feb 3 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Norway: Full parliamentary support for the monarchy despite scandals

The Norwegian parliament voted overwhelmingly to maintain the monarchy, rejecting calls for a transition to a republic amidst recent turmoil within the royal family.

Feb 3 • 12:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Students will not be marked absent for visits to the school nurse

The Norwegian Parliament's Education and Research Committee has unanimously decided that visits to the school health service will not count towards student absences, prompting the government to revise current regulations.

Feb 3 • 11:42 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Does the Parliament have something to learn from the openness regarding the Epstein documents?

The article discusses the contrast between Norway's Parliament's diminishing focus on transparency and the openness exhibited by the U.S. Congress regarding Epstein-related documents, which has resonated within Norwegian politics.

Feb 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Norwegian Parliament Wants to Maintain Monarchy Despite Scandals

The Norwegian Parliament voted in favor of preserving the monarchy, even amid scandals involving the royal family and declining public support.

Feb 3 • 11:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Majority in Parliament: Appointment with health nurse will be valid absence

The Norwegian Parliament's education committee has unanimously agreed that appointments with health nurses will not count as truancy, urging the government to align school absence notifications more closely with those in the workforce.

Feb 3 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Storting voted to maintain the monarchy

The Norwegian Parliament voted to retain the monarchy, following discussions surrounding proposals for a republic that re-emerge regularly, especially after controversial revelations regarding Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 3 • 11:19 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Changing practice - an appointment with the school nurse will be valid absence

The Norwegian Parliament has a majority supporting that visits to the school nurse will no longer count as absences for students, aligning it with meetings with school staff.

Feb 3 • 11:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

It seems like the Crown Princess has deceived the Norwegian people

Amidst the royal family's most significant crisis in modern history, the Norwegian Parliament debates a bill that could lead to a referendum on whether Norway should become a republic.

Feb 3 • 09:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Norway: A Royal House, Three Crises

The Norwegian royal family faces multiple crises as it is revealed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son Marius Borg Høiby stands trial for serious charges, and the parliament votes on whether to abolish the monarchy.

Feb 3 • 08:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Parliament Challenges the Foundation of Norwegian Business Policy

The article discusses the increasing political risks that could hinder business development in Norway, as warned by several leaders from Equinor.

Feb 3 • 05:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Information to VG: The government considers buying fewer frigates

The Norwegian government is contemplating the purchase of fewer frigates than the parliament approved, citing increased costs and prioritization of other defense measures, while experts warn that a minimum of five is necessary.

Feb 2 • 18:33 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

MDG wants a full investigation of Norwegian Epstein connections

The MDG party demands that the Norwegian Parliament set up an independent commission to investigate connections between prominent figures in society and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 2 • 09:06 UTC

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