Anti-imperialists protest use of Norwegian weapons by Israel
Despite official restrictions on Norwegian arms export to Israel, weapons produced by the country’s firms are reaching Israel through other countries like the US
Activists in Norway protest proposed docking of nuclear submarines in Tromsø
The Norwegian government has signed strategic agreements with the US to open up and upgrade its air bases and ports to cater to US military exercises and maneuvers
Protesters hit streets in Norway demanding justice for George Floyd
Protests have been organized by leftist youth and students groups such as the Kamkomiteen against racism and prejudice in the context of the killing of George Floyd by the police in the US
Left and progressive parties make significant gains in Norwegian local body elections
Even though the Labour Party and the Conservatives emerged as the leading parties, they lost 8.2% and 3.1% of their vote share when compared to the 2015 elections.
Protests break out in Norway over decision to shut down Nord University campuses
The campuses of Nord University at Sandnessjøen and Nesna will be closed and many of the faculty and workers will have to shift to other locations
- Marco Rubio sanctions UN rapporteur for criticism of Israel
- Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazilian goods in letter attacking the Supreme Court and defending Bolsonaro
- 250 million Indian workers and farmers on the streets in a national strike
- US delists Syria’s HTS as Foreign Terrorist Organization
- “Gangs don’t control areas in Port-au-Prince, they attack and leave,” says Haitian economist
