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E-commerce is growing strongly – mostly used for travel
In 2019, Norwegians will have traded for NOK 163 billion online, according to the report Norwegian E-commerce (Norsk E-handel). Over half is spent on travel. Over the…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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CPIH and Equinor sign cooperation agreement on offshore wind
CPIH (China Power International Holding) and Equinor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on offshore wind in China and Europe. The MoU also…
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Complaint record at Tesla
So far this year, the Consumer Council has received three new Tesla complaints each week. A total of 113 have complained about the electric car manufacturer, which at…
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Kallmyr tones down drone threat to Norwegian oil and gas
“Norwegian oil and gas facilities are secured,” says Justice Minister Jøran Kallmyr (FRP) to NRK. At the same time, he is considering the possibility of flight ban zones…
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Solberg was shown Equinor’s offshore wind field in New York
Equinor chief Eldar Sætre took Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) on a supply boat and showed her the company’s new offshore wind project Empire Wind on Sunday morning. In…
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150 million budget kroner to fight slavery
Next year, the government will set aside NOK 150 million for its own aid program to combat human trafficking and modern slavery. KrF (The Christian Peoples’ Party)…
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Norwegian won 443 million in Eurojackpot
The entire NOK 443.3 million will soon be in the account of a lucky Norwegian man who won Eurojackpot on Friday. It is the biggest prize a Norwegian has ever won,…
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Highest share of electric cars is in Finnøy – every fourth car is powered by electricity
Finnøy in Rogaland is the municipality in the country with the highest proportion of electric cars. Here, 26 percent of cars – more than one in four – are running on…
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Around 100 lose their jobs in Kleven shipyard
The Kleven Verft (shipyard) in Ulsteinvik in Møre og Romsdal cuts the staff by around 100 of the 244 employees to keep the company alive. According to NRK, the…
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The world’s first emission-free express boats in Norway in 2024
Sogn og Fjordane will be the first in the world to demand emission-free passenger express boats, and will have fossil-free operations from 2024. They currently pollute…
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Kvaerner awarded contract for offshore preparations and recycling of the Gyda offshore platform
The Gyda platform operated by Repsol has produced oil and gas at the Norwegian continental shelf since 1990. Kvaerner has now been awarded a contract from Allseas for…
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Shipowner Torstein Hagen wants a tourist tax
To limit cruise traffic in Norwegian fjords, the owner of Viking Cruises, Torstein Hagen, will introduce a fee per cruise tourist, reports NRK. The cruise billionaire…
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Nine out of ten charge their electric car most often at home now
As many as 96 % of electric car owners in detached houses charge at least once a week, while the same applies to 65 % of those living in apartments. Fewer charge at…
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In a month, notes for 4.8 billion can be rejected in the stores
Friday October 18th marks one year since the new 50 and 500 notes came into use. Then the old banknotes can be refused as a means of payment, but are still exchanged at…
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Equinor wins opportunity to develop the world’s largest offshore wind farm
UK authorities announced today, 20 September, that Equinor and its partner SSE were awarded contracts to develop three large scale offshore wind projects in the Dogger…
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Policy rate raised to 1.50 percent
Norges Bank’s Executive Board has decided to raise the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point to 1.50 percent. Over the past year, the policy rate has been raised, and the…
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Professional drivers with single eye vision are still allowed to drive a heavy truck
Professional drivers with single eye vision can still drive a truck and bus. A change in the rules gives approved professional drivers exemptions from the health…