Tonje Brenna on Akershus Arbeiderparti’s main candidate
Tonje Brenna has been selected as the top candidate for the Akershus Labor Party in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The final list of candidates was presented by the nomination committee and will be officially approved at a meeting on Saturday, November 23rd. Here are the top ten candidates on the list:
– Tonje Brenna, 36 years old, from Ullensaker
– Åsmund Aukrust, 39 years old, from Bærum
– Tuva Moflag, 45 years old, from Nordre Follo
– Sverre Myrli, 53 years old, from Lillestrøm
– Mani Hussaini, 36 years old, from Nordre Follo
– Ragnhild Bergheim, 62 years old, from Lørenskog
– Tobias H. Linge, 27 years old, from AUF
– Marie Østensen, 45 years old, from Asker
– Mohammed Malik, 45 years old, from Lillestrøm
– Hege Svendsen, 46 years old, from Eidsvoll
In other news, the Progress Party is demanding an explanation from the Norwegian government after Norway, as the only Western country, signed a Turkish initiative to halt all weapons supplies to Israel. The Progress Party questions Norway’s decision to support an initiative that aligns the country with Iran, Russia, and China in the Middle East conflict.
Furthermore, the Center Party is calling on NRK to stop what they describe as ”persecution” of Sandra Borch. The party’s district council in the Gáisi constituency accuses NRK of targeting Borch and raising concerns about potential discrimination against Sami people in coastal areas.
Additionally, the Green Party has joined other parties in supporting the proposal to allow commuters to use the airport train during rush hours in and out of Oslo. This move aims to improve capacity on the train network in Eastern Norway for all commuters by integrating the airport train into the regular service for all passengers.
Moreover, there was an explosion in central Gothenburg, Sweden, where a pipe bomb detonated outside a clothing store, causing damage to the building, windows, and a car. While no injuries were reported, the incident is under investigation.
Floods in South Sudan have affected 1.4 million people, with 379,000 individuals displaced and an increased spread of malaria in the flood-affected areas. The country continues to grapple with the consequences of recurring floods in recent years.
In financial news, the Norwegian Oil Fund has acquired additional shares in the Pollen Estate property in London, expanding its ownership in the prime retail and tourism area of West End. The purchase reflects the fund’s ongoing investment strategy in real estate assets.
Lastly, Iran has denied allegations of planning an assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump, refuting claims by American prosecutors. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the accusations, emphasizing Iran’s non-involvement in any plot to harm current or former American political figures.
These developments highlight a range of political, social, and economic issues both domestically and internationally, shaping the current landscape in Norway and beyond.
