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The Council of Europe anti-corruption body (GRECO) published today its Fourth Evaluation Round Report on Norway concerning corruption prevention in respect of members of parliament, judges and prosecutors. GRECO concludes that Norway has implemented …

Work-related crime can only be combated by means of cooperation – both national and international, says Minister of Labour Anniken Hauglie (Conservative Party). Last week European authorities and social partners …

As Michelle Obama embarks on the international leg of her Becomingbook tour, audiences continue to pay attention to her onstage wardrobe. (I mean, do you remember those $4,000 Balenciaga boots?) For appearances in Copenhagen, …

Two strategic investors – British group Bupa and Norwegian group Capio – and several investment funds are reportedly interested in taking over Romanian healthcare network Regina Maria, from Polish investment …

The head of the American Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA), Uttam Dhillon, was in Antwerp on Wednesday during a trip to Belgium to support the anti-drugs battle being led by the …

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday put forward an ambitious program to secure Russia’s foothold in the Arctic, including efforts to build new ports and other infrastructure facilities and expand an …

An Iranian Kurdish woman was killed by her ex-husband earlier this week in Strommen, east of Oslo, Norway. Soheyla Gogani was found stabbed to death in her apartment by the …

Norwegian fisheries ministers Harald Nesvik has met with Brazilian counterpart Tereza Christina in Brasilia, to discuss a number of seafood-related topics. This included the conditions for exports of Norwegian clipfish …

Women in Norway who were born in the Middle East, or in North or Sub-Saharan Africa are more likely to be overweight or obese during early pregnancy, according to a …

Sri Lanka- Norway diplomatic relations has entered a dynamic new phase with strengthened ties and bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Prior to 2009, during the civil war between the …

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish school girl climate campaigner who has inspired worldwide protests, should be awarded this year’s Nobel Peace prize, Norwegian lawmakers said yesterday. “We have proposed Greta Thunberg …

Many refugees lose their papers and diplomas while fleeing, but without such documentation it may be difficult to get a job or enroll in a higher education institution in the …

 The Holberg Prize—one of the largest international prizes awarded annually to an outstanding researcher in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, law or theology—named British cultural historian and postcolonial scholar …

A senior advisor to the U.S. State Department is calling on the Catholic bishops of Nicaragua to find a way to once again play a part in the ongoing talks …

Supporters of Tibet marched across the country and in cities around the world Sunday to mark the 60th anniversary of a Tibetan rebellion against Chinese occupying forces. From Norwegian Parliament …

Royal Marines from 539 Assault Squadron, part of Devonport’s 1 Assault Group (1 AGRM) have hit ‘enemy’ targets during training raids in the icy fjords and mountains of Norway. Commandos …

Hundreds of Tibetan activists today held a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to mark Tibetan Uprising Day. The Tibetan Community of Norway wants to highlight the suffering of …

At the Muhamalai minefield in the North – Norwegian funding for demining will be channeled through the Halo Trust and the Mine Advisory Group.Visiting Norwegian State Secretary Marianne Hagen says …

Norway’s fertility rates have reached all-time lows, risking the country’s economic stability. Muslim immigrants are keeping the labour force alive, as the country undergoes demographic changes. Muhammad was the most …

A fire at one of the world’s largest salmon farm killed almost 3 million fish.  Norwegian firm Leroy Seafood said a blaze tore through its Laksefjord facility on the northern …

‘Norway’s third report to the UN Human Rights Council shows that the Government has done a great deal to strengthen human rights in Norway,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine …

The Duke of Sussex has been meeting army pilots and ground crew from Suffolk who are on an extreme training mission in Norway. Members of the Army Air Corps from …

The Council of Europe Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) published a report on a visit to Norway carried out in spring 2018. During its visit, …

Polish diplomat Sławomir Kowalski has to leave Norway. Norway decided that he is no longer welcome. Sławomir Kowalski has helped 150 Polish families living in Norway, that were subject to …