Norway is allocating 8 million kroner for a new subsidy scheme against racism and discrimination
A new subsidy scheme against racism, discrimination, and hate speech was launched on Monday. The scheme is worth NOK 8 million in 2021. “Racism and…
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Norway’s Culture Minister ignores Health Directorate advice, says football World Cup qualifier can go on as planned
Minister of Culture Abid Raja (V) says that the World Cup qualifier in football between Norway and Turkey can be played in Oslo, provided that…
Norway allocates nearly NOK 200 million extra for culture support scheme
Minister of Culture Abid Raja (V) announced on Tuesday that the support scheme for the cultural sector would be expanded to NOK 690 million in…
Government allocates 700 million kroner for supporting culture in Norway
The government set aside NOK 500 million to stimulate cultural life to carry out planned events and NOK 200 million for compensation. On Monday, Minister…
Norway’s Sports confederation president pledges more support for athletes with disabilities
Berit Kjøll, president of the Norwegian Confederation of Sports, admitted that sports in Norway have untapped potential when it comes to the inclusion of people…
Almost 600 million kroner paid out to volunteering and sports in Norway
On Monday, almost NOK 600 million will be paid out to those who have applied for support from the Norwegian government’s compensation scheme for sports…
Norway’s Sports Confederation finalizes anti-racism guide: “Zero tolerance for racism in sports”
The Norwegian Sports Confederation (NIF) has presented its new guide which for dealing with racism. The guide will make it easier for individuals to report…
Norway launches new action plan against discrimination and hatred of Muslims
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) and Minister of Culture and Gender Equality Abid Raja (V) presented the government’s action plan against discrimination and…
Abid Raja wants to be the Liberal party’s leader
Abid Raja confirmed on Sunday evening that he will succeed Trine Skei Grande as the Liberal Leader. Thereby having two candidates openly saying they want…
Raja: – A big win for Venstre
Abid Raja (V) is very pleased with the toll draft and calls it a big win for Venstre (Left). Venstre was concerned that car use…
Raja happy and relieved after five children are taken out of Syria
“Bringing home five orphan Norwegian children will stand over time as ethically and morally correct,” says Liberal Party Abid Raja. The Representative of Parliament, who…
Raja wants to bring IS children home
Raja wants to bring IS children back home Abid Raja (Liberals) believes Norway will be safer if children of foreigner fighters are brought back home….
Mohyeldeen sentenced to prison for threats
Mohammad sentenced to prison for two and a half years Islamist Mohyeldeen Mohammad has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for…
Demand for two and a half years imprisonment in the Raja case
Attorney General Frederik G. Ranke , has demanded two and a half years imprisonment for Mohyeldeen Mohammad, who was charged with serious threats against Abid…
Norway needs to push for a response on Khashoggi’s death
The Left’s (V) Abid Raja calls on the Foreign Minister to put pressure and call the Saudi embassy to answer in the case of the…
Raja demands more for swimming lessons after drownings this summer
After a summer of a number of drowning accidents, the Venstre party has asked for more money in the budget and efforts to improve swimming…
RAJA Ready to FIGHT
Raja Ready for battle against terrorists Norwegian Liberals (Venstre) Representative Abid Raja has been appointed a member of the counter-terrorist task force constructed by the…
Raja tells OSCE that ‘’we have a problem integrating Muslims’’
Left’s (Party Left) Abid Raja said that Europe has a problem integrating Muslims, and stressed that strict integration policy doesn’t work. This weekend, the…
The government will not have an armed police force
“The government will not have a generally armed police force,” says Venstres Abid Raja. Whether the police should holster a gun has also been…
PST will indict Islamist for threats against Abid Raja
Police Security Service (PST) has decided to accuse the well-known Norwegian-Iraqi Islamist Mohyeldeen Mohammad for threats to Venstre’s parliamentarian Abid Raja. PST has decided to…
