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Vipps deficit of more than 150 million NOK
Vipps had 157 million krones worth of expenses than revenues last year.The head of service says it is due to investments in technology. The annual report for Vipps is…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Norway to Fish U.K. Waters after Brexit
The UK is leaving the European Union. Yesterday, July 4th, the British released a 60-page plan addressing future commercial fishing in U.K. waters after Brexit. The U.K.…
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The Norwegian Food Safety Agency has imposed a ban after traces of bacteria in strawberries
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has found unacceptable conditions for strawberry pickers in Vestfold. Several farms have been banned until the situation has been…
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Nav investigates increase among immigrant “reduced working capacity’’ workforce
The number of employed immigrants registered with”reduced working capacity’’ at Nav has increased by 10,000 since 2010. NP evaluated the measurement. “Many in this group…
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Electric car model most popular in new registrations this June
The electric car Nissan Leaf was the best-selling car model in Norway this past June. At the same time, zero-emission cars had a 25 percent share in the market.…
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Nordea buys Gjensidige Bank
Nordea has entered into an agreement with Gjensidige Forsikring for the purchase of all shares in Gjensidige Bank for NOK 5.5 billion. The agreement also includes a…
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The Kongsberg Group will deliver missiles to the armed forces new combat aircraft
Following a successful test in March, the Kongsberg Group have received orders to deliver test missiles to the Defence Department to a value of NOK 700 million.…
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Tightening the rules for foreign trainees
The government tightens the rules on residence permits for interns from countries outside the EEA. The new rules imply a tightening in terms of competence, age and…
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Taxis must offer prices in advance
Taxi companies must offer their customers the fare before the trip starting 1st of July. The government hopes that this introduction will lead to more competition. “We…
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Norway expects to spend NOK 70 million less in Chinese customs
Norwegian seafood producers who export to China could have an annual tariff reduction of more than NOK 70 million according to the government. “Last year we exported…
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Nine out of ten tax-free goods are cheaper in online stores
Nine out of ten tax-free goods are cheaper in online stores A recent survey concludes that many popular tax-free goods are cheaper in online stores than they are in the…
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Norwegian business is taking action to cut plastic packaging
Major Norwegian producers are taking control of getting rid of plastic.Over the next few years, several thousand tons of plastic will disappear from the stores. In…
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Still possible to get summer job
Are you still looking for a summer job as you would like to earn some money? Do not despair! It’s still possible to get a job is YS’s advice is to youngsters. “It’s not…
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Possible beer shortage across country
A CO₂ shortage in Europe caused Aass Brewery to stop beer production. There may be beer shortages throughout the country during the next few weeks. ‘’If the breweries do…
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Fjord Line considers suing the state
Fjord Line considers suing the state over Kiel ferries Fjord Line considers litigation against the Norwegian authorities in the Color Line case, whereby the competitor…
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Tax returns arrive today
Today, over 4 million wage earners and pensioners receive their tax settlement. 2.7 million will receive an average of 11,300 kroner. The 2.7 million taxpayers…
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SAS Sale Completed
Norway has completed the sales of SAS The Ministry of Industry has sold its 37.8 million shares in SAS for about NOK 597 million. The sale was made through an auction on…
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Norway sells out of SAS completely
The Norwegian state sells out of SAS completely The Norwegian State’s remaining 37.8 million shares in SAS were put up for sale on Tuesday. Denmark is a potential buyer,…