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The lack of labor is increasing in Norway
Norwegian companies lack nearly 60,000 people in labor positions. This is an increase of 15,000 in one year, according to a NAV’s company survey. The biggest shortage is…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Several store chains to remove one time use plastics from their shelves
Saturday, the government announced that they want to ban disposable plastic by 2020. Now both Meny and Kiwi are to remove several disposable plastic articles from their…
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New, large weapon manufacturing deal between Norway and USA
The US Navy will buy missiles from the Norwegian Kongsberg Group. The Marine Corps will integrate Naval Strike Missile rockets into its existing steerage structure.…
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Agreement on Metro tunnel in Oslo
Metro Tunnel Ap SV MDG Red Oslo Southern route Grûnerløkka Norway Agreement on Metro tunnel in Oslo Norway Today Bryn Parliament Bislett Tøyen
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Telenor and Axiata will be one of Asia’s largest telecom companies
Telenor and Malaysian Axiata are discussing the merger of their mobile and infrastructure companies in Asia. This would make them one of Asia’s largest telecom…
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Fur farmers plead to stay in business
Fur farmers liquidation fur farming bill hearing parliament government ban Norway Fur farmers plead to stay in business Norway Today
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IMF: Solid growth in Norwegian economy
– I am pleased to note that the IMF delegation find Norway’s economic momentum to be strong due to the conduct of fiscal policy in recent years, says Minister of Finance…
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Great decline in unemployment
The number of registered unemployed fell by 1,400 people from March to April according to adjusted figures from Nav. Gross unemployment, which also includes jobseekers…
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Frp will have upper limit for social security
The Fremskrittsparti (Frp)is concerned that receiving public benefits is more profitable than working, and wants to set an upper limit on social security. ‘’It should…
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Car sales declined in April, but electric car sales are increasing
In April, 11,255 new passenger cars were registered in this country. That is 2,800 fewer than in April 2018, corresponding to a decrease of 27.3%. Electric car sales are…
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Road tolls protests on May Day is voter bait
Toll Roads Panic Elections TØI Labour antisocial Weakest Society Travel Unfair Fee Norway Road tolls protests on May Day is voter bait Norway Today
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The Seafood council requests subsidy cuts for beef
Norwegian Seafood council chief, Robert Eriksson, wants “fair play” in the refrigerator and asked the government to cut the subsidies on beef by 20%. According to…
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SAS Reaches Agreements with Pilots’ Unions and the Pilot Strike in Scandinavia has Ended
Negotiations between SAS and SPF (Svensk Pilotförening), NSF/NF (Norsk Flygerforbund), SNF (SAS Norge Pilotforening) and DPF (Dansk Pilotforening) are now concluded. The…
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Nav sent NOK 7.2 billion abroad last year
Last year, 75,500 people residing abroad received payments from Nav. This is 2,100 fewer than in 2017. In total, they received NOK 7.2 billion. Over half of the money –…
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Prague has lowest unemployment rate in Europe
Unemployment varies greatly from region to region in Europe. The lowest figure – 1.3 percent – can be found in the Czech capital of Prague. This shows the regional…
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Oslo Børs criticises Norwegian – again
Oslo Børs Oslo Stock Exchange Norwegian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Press release SNAFU criticism Norway Oslo Børs criticises Norwegian - again Norway Today
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Ransomware attack cost Hydro nearly NOK ½ billion
Hydro Ransomware Cyber Attack Alunorte Global Finance Norway Ransomware attack cost Hydro nearly NOK ½ billion Norway Today
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Consumer economist’s ‘Ten Tips Before Delivering Tax Report’
1. Check your income. Tax-free fringe benefits and allowances can be mistaken for wages 2. Enter travel allowances or commuting deductions. These are NOT pre-filled. Use…
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Man bought several cars with false receipts
A man from Akershus is charged with having defrauded payment for three cars worth more than NOK 1.1 million by presenting false receipts for the payments. The accused…
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Employees in the private sector drink more alcohol at work
Employees in the private sector drink more alcohol at work If you work in a private company in a large city, you probably drink more alcohol than if you work in a public…