Posts Tagged: Norway

The Smiler with the Knife: Norway’s National Consciousness and Breivik’s Trial

The 22nd July 2011 started like any other on the island of Utøya. The Norwegian Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) was holding its summer camp for its youth there. It was a scenic backdrop for the event close to the capital Oslo

The Smiler with the Knife: Norway’s National Consciousness and Breivik’s Trial

The 22nd July 2011 started like any other on the island of Utøya. The Norwegian Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) was holding its summer camp for its youth there. It was a scenic backdrop for the event close to the capital Oslo

The Fast-Ticking Cuckoo: No Extra Holiday Time for the Swiss

On Sunday, 11th March, the Swiss were once again called to the ballot box regarding the increase of the national minimum holiday period from the current four weeks to six. Flying in the face of every notion of increased competition

The Fast-Ticking Cuckoo: No Extra Holiday Time for the Swiss

On Sunday, 11th March, the Swiss were once again called to the ballot box regarding the increase of the national minimum holiday period from the current four weeks to six. Flying in the face of every notion of increased competition

Russia and the EU: Energy for Change

The recurring issue of gas supplies from Russia to Europe being cut has surfaced once again this winter, with Germany and Italy reporting significant reductions in the supply from Gazprom, the Russian owned energy company.

Russia and the EU: Energy for Change

The recurring issue of gas supplies from Russia to Europe being cut has surfaced once again this winter, with Germany and Italy reporting significant reductions in the supply from Gazprom, the Russian owned energy company.