Poor were denied the right to vote
Many poor in Norway were denied the right to vote Wednesday, 17th of July marks the 100th anniversary of a democratic milestone for the whole…
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Parliament Lion salvaged and restored
Parliament Lion salvaged from container and restored The frame – of what turned out to be the Parliamentary Hall’s original Coat of Arms (from 1866)…
Liquidation of the Fur industry is adopted
Liquidation of the Fur industry is adopted Leader of the Industry Committee, Geir Pollestad (Centre Party), characterises it as deeply tragic that the Norwegian Parliament…
Fur farmers plead to stay in business
Fur farmers plead the parliament to thwart the government “It is not yet too late to stop this ban,” the Norwegian Fur Farmers Association (Norges…
Red wants to audit travel bills from all MPs
Red wants to audit travel bills from all Norwegian MPs Bjørnar Moxnes (Red) calls for a complete audit of the travel expense claims of all…
Liadal is reported to the Police
The Parliament has reported Liadal to the Police The Norwegian Parliament asks the police to investigate whether Hege Haukeland Liadal (Labour) has abused the travel…
Ombudsman for all students next study year
The Ombudsman for Students is an independent aid body that will guide students in connection with complaints and help resolve issues at the lowest possible level. The Ombudsman gives the students independent and impartial advice and assistance in matters that concern them, for example in questions about their rights and duties.
Tetzschner critical to building rules
Tetzschner critical to revised building rules for the Parliament The Norwegian Parliament has adopted rules to prevent more building scandals. “An illusion to believe that…
40.000 pupils on strike for the climate
40.000 pupils on strike for the climate: ”We want a future” Armed with posters and slogans, over 40,000 committed Norwegian pupils went on strike on…
No majority to disallow Vy
No majority in Parliament to stop NSB name change to Vy The proposed name change to Vy is ridiculed by “everybody”. Except by the majority…
Right to vote for all for 100 years in Norway
100th Anniversary of the right to vote for all in Norway 2019 is not just an important municipal election year, it is also an anniversary….
Wiborg wants the flag in the parliament
Wiborg (Frp) wants the Norwegian flag in the parliamentary hall “Why is there not a single Norwegian flag in the Norwegian Parliament? I think that…
NH90 is coming – spare parts missing
NH90 is coming to Norway! Who needs spare parts? The Norwegian Chief of Defence sees light at the end of the tunnel regarding the NH90…
Upcoming events involving the Parliament
Malaysia’s President to the Parliament A delegation led by Malaysia’s President of Parliament, Dato ‘Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, visits the Parliament on Monday, January 21st….
Tajik warns of fight against abortion changes
Hadia Tajik warns of a fight against abortion changes Deputy Leader of Labour, Hadia Tajik announces a fight against changes to the Norwegian Abortion Act….
Many attend wolf marking in 6 cities
Thousands gathered for wolf marking in 6 cities A few thousand persons in six South Norwegian cities have gathered for markings in favour of the…
Trust in the Parliament is weakened by claims
Trust in the Parliament is weakened by travel expenses The current regulations are too general and invite to an unhealthy culture. We cannot have a system…
Toll Stations can be replaced by GPS
Toll Stations can be replaced by GPS in Norway In a few years, the number of kilometres driven can determine how much you must pay…
Parliament opens for drop-in flu shots
Parliament opens the way for drop-in flu vaccinations The Norwegian Parliament ensures that you no longer need a prescription from your doctor to get a…
Many to receive severance pay from the Parliament
Several former parliament politicians struggle to get jobs. This year, Parliament gives severance pay to 14 ex-representatives, writes Our Country. This applies to representatives…