A detailed guide has been published outlining the formal procedures and traditional greetings used by the President of the Norwegian Parliament when addressing King Harald V.
Fuel prices have once again become a political battleground in the Norwegian parliament, with experts noting that large price fluctuations at the pump involve more than just taxes.
An individual shares their career journey, transitioning from working at McDonald's to serving in the Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament), expressing dissatisfaction with their previous job.
A former IT consultant at the Norwegian Parliament, who assisted new MPs with mobile and data, has been charged with grand fraud as part of a criminal group that allegedly swindled people out of 14 million kroner.
The Norwegian Parliament is set to question Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (not Sandvik as per article title, but context implies defence minister) regarding control and management issues within the expanding defense sector.
Four parties in the Norwegian Parliament are criticizing the government following the Shada case and are calling for a review of legislation to ensure deceased children are represented by a lawyer.
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has adopted a proposal demanding an 'Ikea solution,' with one representative, Kristoffer Sivertsen (Frp), urging the minister to reverse what he called "Norway's most idiotic decision in history."
Disagreements among political parties are threatening to derail a new defense settlement in the Norwegian Parliament, leading to a delay in the deadline for the defense plan. The ongoing negotiations highlight challenges in reaching a consensus on national security strategies.
Mani Hussaini of the Labor Party (Ap) expresses concern that the Progress Party's (Frp) oil policy could lead to a significantly higher level of conflict, potentially spilling over into the Storting (Norwegian parliament).
Tromsø is proposing to allow alcohol serving until 6:00 AM during the upcoming Football World Cup, pending a decision from the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) on an exception to time limits for serving.
There is uncertainty regarding whether Minister Mehl will receive the necessary security clearance in time to attend a scheduled hearing in the Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament). This situation could impact her participation in the PST hearing.
The Norwegian Parliament has adopted a historic VAT guarantee for the volunteer sector. A parliamentary majority instructed the government to introduce a rule for full VAT compensation for sports and voluntary organizations by next year.
Children in Gamvik, Norway, discovered unexploded World War II ordnance in the local harbor, just days after the Norwegian parliament discussed a national plan for clearing such materials.
New calculations suggest that a potential boundary adjustment in Innlandet could directly impact which party secures the final mandate in the Norwegian Parliament, affecting the balance of power.
The Norwegian Parliament is set to vote on proposals concerning whether hormone therapy for menopause should be covered by the 'blåresept' scheme, which would mean the state covers a larger portion of the cost.
Norwegian parliamentary politicians are warning that the Intelligence Service could determine what information the commission investigating Jeffrey Epstein gets access to.
There is no majority in the Norwegian parliament to pressure the government regarding the Telenor dispute, with the next step potentially involving the Storting tasking the Auditor General.
The Norwegian Parliament is set to decide on a new law that would grant patients a statutory right to have a companion with them in hospitals. Sofie Frøysaa highlights the significance of this proposal for patient safety and comfort.
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) is set to vote on fuel prices, with the Center Party (Sp) securing a majority alongside conservative parties to push for cheaper petrol and diesel.
The Norwegian parliament is seeking to investigate the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and top Norwegian diplomats, including a former foreign minister and a diplomat whose children inherited millions.
A majority in the Norwegian Parliament advocates for increased oil exploration in the north, citing national security as the primary argument, though experts warn that northern oil platforms could become targets for Russian attacks.
The Norwegian Parliament's Control Committee has opened a case against Fisheries Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss following NRK revelations that the state gave away snow crab quotas worth billions.
Masud Gharahkhani, the President of the Norwegian Parliament, believes that 'exiled crown prince' Reza Pahlavi has the most support to lead Iran towards a democratic path.
The leader of the health and care committee in the Norwegian Parliament visited the new Drammen hospital and expressed strong criticism, calling it a 'scandal'.
Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug is bringing the issue of a battery company's bankruptcy to the Norwegian parliament, advocating for tax cuts as an alternative to billion-dollar subsidies.
The Norwegian parliament has approved legislation allowing municipalities in the Lofoten Islands to implement a tourist tax, aimed at funding visitor infrastructure like toilets and parking, and managing tourism impact.
Frøya Skjold Sjursæther (MDG) has become the youngest member of the Norwegian Parliament, expressing concerns that online hate and negativity might discourage young people from entering politics.
Despite a unanimous parliamentary vote six years ago to stop a religious community's overnight accommodation services, which a former member fled, a legal ban has yet to be implemented.
Canada secured its first-ever World Cup victory by defeating Qatar 6-0, a match that saw Jonathan David score a hat trick and Ismaël Koné suffer a leg injury. The historic win was also marked by two red cards for Qatar.
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has voted to increase its own salaries, with representatives' new pay set at 1,272,209 kroner and the Prime Minister's at 2,234,978 kroner, effective from May 1st.
The Norwegian Storting has approved a constitutional amendment that will allow Princess Ingrid Alexandra to lead the government in the absence of the King.
The Norwegian Parliament has issued strong criticism against Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl regarding the PST-oppvask (Police Security Service cleanup). The criticism centers on a lack of clarification regarding her role and actions.
A political conflict is unfolding in the Norwegian parliament as a Red Party couple, Mimir Kristjansson and Sofie Marhaug, face intense pressure regarding offshore wind power during budget negotiations.
The 'bridge rebellion' initiative was adopted in the Norwegian Storting, meaning the state will now be responsible for covering millions in costs for certain county-level tasks, a move supported by Frp and Senterpartiet.
The Norwegian Parliament is set to vote on whether to scrap the US-based Helseplattforma (Health Platform) and if an American giant company should manage Norwegian health data, with some users expressing relief at the potential change.
The Norwegian Parliament has reached a majority agreement to introduce protection against the RS virus for the youngest children. This decision aims to safeguard infants and toddlers from the respiratory illness.
The control committee in the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) has rejected the PST leadership's request to be present during their employees' testimonies at a closed hearing.
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) is set to overrule a decision by the County Governor, potentially allowing Ikea Forus in Stavanger to replace hundreds of bicycle parking spots with car parking spaces.
A scheduled hearing concerning the Jeffrey Epstein case in the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has been postponed. The reason for the delay was not immediately specified.
The Norwegian Parliament will not hold a vote on a controversial fuel proposal today, according to the presidency. The Labour Party proposes repealing four disputed tax cut decisions, which may be illegal, but the Conservative Party opposes this.
Heidi Sørensen, a former member of the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget), has passed away at the age of 56. Her death was reported by multiple Norwegian news outlets.
The Norwegian Parliament is set to discuss a small but demanding patient group who are too ill to live alone but are not institutionalized, facing potentially life-threatening patient pathways.
The Norwegian Parliament has adopted ambitious climate goals, but the political measures required to achieve these targets are proving too difficult for the climate politicians themselves to implement.
The Norwegian Parliament has unanimously appointed a commission, led by Amund Djuve, to investigate the foreign service and other authorities in light of the Epstein revelations.
The opposition in the Norwegian Parliament is strongly criticizing the government, with the Liberal Party calling for a cabinet question, accusing the Labour Party of arrogance.
Peter Frølich of the Conservative Party, known for his strong engagement with the war in Ukraine, has been appointed as the new leader of the Norwegian Parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
The Norwegian parliamentary opposition is demanding answers after NRK revealed that Bane Nor secretly planned to halt several railway projects, calling the situation 'untenable'.
The Norwegian Parliament has decided that remotely operated stores can sell alcohol, overturning a previous ruling by the Directorate of Health that deemed it illegal, bringing relief to store managers.
A Norwegian article briefly notes that politician Listhaug applauded the Rødt (Red) party, indicating a political interaction or moment in the Norwegian parliament.
The Norwegian Parliament has reached a majority agreement to expand the 'aksjesparekonto' (share savings account) scheme, a change expected next year that will simplify dropping traditional savings accounts.
The number of proposals submitted by members of the Norwegian Parliament has quadrupled over the past fifteen years, a trend that a communications expert describes as populism.
At least 16 representatives in the Norwegian Parliament believe that alcohol consumption linked to the Storting is a problem. One member also shared experiencing loneliness, potentially in connection with the parliamentary environment.
An ancestral Viking rowing tradition made its way to the Norwegian parliament, where the President of the 'Storting' proposed an action to support the national team. Deputies imitated fans who are gaining popularity in the United States.
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has strongly criticized the Støre government for not providing sufficient funds to the Police Security Service (PST), despite parties having rarely proposed increased spending themselves.
The Norwegian Parliament has approved a measure allowing Princess Ingrid Alexandra to lead the Council of State. This decision paves the way for the princess to take on more significant royal duties in the future.
The Norwegian Parliament's control and constitutional committee did not complete its review of the National Audit Office's criticism of the Police Security Service (PST) during its meeting today, requiring more time.
The Norwegian Parliament has voted to put the Utsira Nord offshore wind project on hold. The pause will remain in effect until an external quality assurance review of the project is completed.
The Norwegian Parliament aims to provide funds to wind power municipalities earlier than currently, with a representative stating it's important for municipalities to see what they gain.
Following several bridge collapses, a majority in the Norwegian Parliament demands the state cover the costs, though the Centre Party disagrees with others on which bridges are included.
Morten Wold of the Buskerud Progress Party has returned to the Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament) after being granted leave following a drunk driving incident during Easter, having previously admitted to alcohol problems and resigned as first vice president.
The Norwegian Parliament has intervened to stop plans for 1099 bicycle parking spaces at a new warehouse in Stavanger, instead prioritizing car parking.
The Norwegian Parliament's request to allow ALS patients access to a promising new medicine was rejected by the government, disappointing patients who had hoped for the treatment.
The Norwegian Parliament has approved stricter asylum requirements, making it significantly more difficult for unaccompanied minors to bring family members to Norway, including a requirement to earn half a million.
Hashim Abdi, a Labour Party politician in Norway, has criticized tech giants Apple and Google, inviting them to the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) and demanding they adhere to Norwegian law.
Mayor Rune Krutå (Labour Party) is facing criticism from other political parties and legal experts for simultaneously receiving salaries from both his municipality and the Norwegian Parliament.
Jens Stoltenberg has reported the Norwegian Parliament's decision to lower fuel prices to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), creating a dilemma regarding compliance with international agreements.
Following a petition signed by 80,000 people, a broad majority in the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has called on the government to review and improve access to hormone treatment. This move reflects growing public and political support for enhanced healthcare services in this area.
Norway's Center Party has secured a parliamentary majority to compel the government to release a classified report related to the country's welfare scandal.
The Norwegian Parliament has launched an investigation into the Defense Minister and the government following a VG newspaper revelation regarding masks, with one MP calling it a "scandal" and a serious matter.
The Norwegian parliament has overridden the government's stance in an effort to lower pump prices, a move described as a 'political explosion danger' by some commentators.
The Norwegian Parliament's presidency has appointed members to a commission tasked with investigating the revelations related to the Epstein scandal, with the announcement made on Friday morning.
The Norwegian Parliament's Control and Constitutional Committee has decided to summon current and former foreign ministers for open hearings regarding Norway's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre says connections have been proved between those in ‘trusted and central positions’ and late sex offender
The Norwegian parliament has voted unanimously to appoint an independent investigative commission to look into connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaking before the vote on Tuesday, the prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, paid tribute to Epstein’s victims and said that the files released by the US Department of J...
The Norwegian Parliament is set to establish the framework for an external investigation into the Epstein case, with the Center Party demanding a thorough examination of any connections between Norway and Iran during Erna Solberg's government.
The Norwegian Parliament is set to vote on Thursday to scrap the government's plans to increase the ground rent tax for small hydropower plants, establishing the current level as a maximum.
The Norwegian Parliament's control committee has decided to launch an extensive investigation into the Epstein revelations, with a mandate to examine events dating back to the 1993 Oslo Accords.
The Norwegian-French investigative judge Eva Joly says she would be happy to lead an independent investigation committee dealing with the involvement of high-ranking Norwegians in the Epstein documents. However, it is up to the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) to decide whether she gets the role.