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Raids against Thorbjørn Jagland - it's good that it's being highlighted
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Raids against Thorbjørn Jagland - it's good that it's being highlighted

Norwegian police have searched the home of former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, who is being investigated for fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. "I am pleased that this is being brought to light," the former top politician said
Centre Party demands external review of Epstein files
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Centre Party demands external review of Epstein files

The Center Party demands that the Swedish government commission an independent review of Sweden's connections to the high-profile Epstein files, Sveriges Radio reports.
Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island
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Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island

He has been Norway's prime minister, led the country's foreign relations and oversaw the awarding of several peace prizes. He has also been friends with Jeffrey Epstein
Norway ready for independent Jeffrey Epstein investigation
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Norway ready for independent Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Storting has begun work to establish an independent investigation into Norwegian connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomes an independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein scandal: Norwegian investigation into corruption
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Epstein scandal: Norwegian investigation into corruption

Former Norwegian UN ambassador Mona Juul is suspected of gross corruption and is being investigated by the Economic Crimes Authority after revelations of links to Jeffrey Epstein. Her husband is also suspected of crimes
Commission to review Norwegian taxes
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Commission to review Norwegian taxes

The Norwegian government has appointed a commission to review the Norwegian tax system. The group includes representatives from eight parliamentary parties, two tax lawyers and two researchers, with the aim of making Norwegian taxes more competitive
Machado: Venezuela will be free
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Machado: Venezuela will be free

Venezuela will be free, states María Corina Machado – and defends support for the US's escalated Venezuela policy. Last night, the peace prize winner met her children for the first time in almost two years
Norwegian budget ready – Støre can stay put
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Norwegian budget ready – Støre can stay put

Norway's minority government, led by Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) as Prime Minister, has reached a budget agreement with three other parties after weeks of uncertainty. Among other things, it will stop mining on the seabed for the entire term of office
Norwegian budget crisis – “too many camels”
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Norwegian budget crisis – “too many camels”

Norway's Social Democratic minority government is forced to continue negotiating to get a budget through. The Green Party MDG has left the talks in disappointment over climate policy
Norway waits on Ukraine loan
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Norway waits on Ukraine loan

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre answers neither yes nor no to the question about Norwegian guarantees for the EU's large Ukraine loan.
Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil
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Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil

Belgium's no has so far stopped the EU from using frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine. Perhaps the solution lies in Norway – where Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is now coming to Brussels
Nobel Prize Awarded for Discoveries in Immune System Regulation
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Nobel Prize Awarded for Discoveries in Immune System Regulation

This year's Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology is about peripheral immune tolerance – how our immune system refrains from attacking our own bodies. Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi, are awarded for discoveries that have led to a completely new research field
Støre Begins Work After Norwegian Election Victory
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Støre Begins Work After Norwegian Election Victory

The coming days, The Labour Party's Jonas Gahr Støre will contact the other parties after the victory in the Norwegian election. Now the workday begins, he says on Tuesday morning
Norwegian Election Marks Comeback for Støre and Green Party
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Norwegian Election Marks Comeback for Støre and Green Party

The red-greens' majority in the Norwegian election does not come as a shock to the political scientist Svein Erik Tuastad, who believes that the Labour Party will continue to rule alone in the future. This election can be called a comeback election, he says
Red-Green Coalition Wins Norway Election as Far Right Gains
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Red-Green Coalition Wins Norway Election as Far Right Gains

The red-greens with the Labour Party at the forefront win the election in Norway. The Right makes a disaster election while the right-wing populist Progress Party makes its best result so far
Støre Leads as Norwegian Election Nears with Labour Party in Tight Race
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Støre Leads as Norwegian Election Nears with Labour Party in Tight Race

Before the election in Norway on September 8, the social democratic Labour Party seems to be able to retain power. But only a few seats separate the blocks, and the Labour Party will be dependent on the Green and left parties MDG and Rødt
Norway Proposes 50-Year Sentences to Combat Swedish Crime Influence
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Norway Proposes 50-Year Sentences to Combat Swedish Crime Influence

Norway must avoid the "Swedish condition". This is stated by the Fremskrittsparti's leader Sylvi Listhaug and opens up for raising the maximum penalties to 50 years
Norway Approves Consent Law Defining Non-Consensual Sex as Rape
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Norway Approves Consent Law Defining Non-Consensual Sex as Rape

Norway follows in Sweden's footsteps and introduces a consent law. A large majority in the parliament said yes to the proposal on Friday, which means that sex with a person who has not expressed their consent is rape
Norway Approves Tourist Tax for High-Pressure Municipalities
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Norway Approves Tourist Tax for High-Pressure Municipalities

Norwegian municipalities with significant tourist pressure are allowed to introduce a fee of three percent per overnight stay – a tourist tax that a majority in the parliament has agreed on after long debate.
Norway doubles its support – invests 85 billion
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Norway doubles its support – invests 85 billion

The government and opposition parties in the Norwegian parliament are in agreement to increase support to Ukraine to 85 billion Norwegian kronor. It is more than double the current level
Deepseek in the Parliament – not in the Government Offices
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Deepseek in the Parliament – not in the Government Offices

The AI service Deepseek is not allowed to be used in the Government Offices – but in the Parliament it's free to use, reports Altinget.
Norwegian and Danish Billion-Support to Ukraine
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Norwegian and Danish Billion-Support to Ukraine

Norway and Denmark announce new billions to Ukraine ahead of the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
The Parliament and the Folketing Stop Deepseek
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The Parliament and the Folketing Stop Deepseek

The Norwegian parliament and the Danish parliament are stopping the use of Deepseek on devices that have access to the parliament's system.
Norwegian party leader pokes fun at Expressen with clothing choice
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Norwegian party leader pokes fun at Expressen with clothing choice

When the Norwegian left-wing party Red's party leader got dressed this morning, she had Expressen in mind.
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