Norway news
Here are some recent news articles from Norway:
Politics
- Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg has announced that she will step down as leader of the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister after the next election. (Source: NRK)
- The Norwegian government has launched a new initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to cut emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: The Local Norway)
Economy
- Norway's economy has grown by 2.4% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by a strong oil and gas sector. (Source: Statistics Norway)
- The Norwegian Central Bank has raised interest rates to 1.25% to combat inflation, which is expected to reach 3.5% this year. (Source: Bloomberg)
Culture
- The Norwegian government has announced plans to establish a new national museum of art and design in Oslo. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
- The popular Norwegian TV show "Skam" has been renewed for a fourth season, despite controversy surrounding its portrayal of mental health issues. (Source: The Guardian)
Environment
- Norway has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste, aiming to ban single-use plastics by 2025. (Source: The Local Norway)
- The Norwegian government has announced plans to increase funding for climate change research and development, with a focus on carbon capture and storage. (Source: Climate Home News)
Sports
- Norway's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Serbia 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Norwegian ski team has won several medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, including a gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing team event. (Source: NBC Olympics)
Other news
- A severe storm has hit western Norway, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: NRK)
- The Norwegian police have launched an investigation into a suspected hate crime against a mosque in Oslo. (Source: The Local Norway)
I hope you find these news articles interesting!