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Copper pollution threatens fjords
Copper pollution from fish farms threatens fjords in Hordaland The County Governor of Hordaland warns of unacceptable contamination of copper from fish farms in several…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Nurse shortage increases by 47% in a single year
The lack of specialist nurses has increased by 47% in the past year.‘’It could stretch patient safety,” said union leader. According to NAV’s corporate survey, there are…
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Hval chocolate has lost 1 million kroner on increased sugar fee
The Hval chocolate factory in Sandefjord has laid off one third of the staff and lost 1 million kroner due to the sugar tax. Since the chocolate and sugar tax increased…
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Over 8,900 working days were lost as a result of industrial conflicts last year
Over 8,900 working days were lost as a result of industrial conflicts last year Ten labour conflicts led to the loss by Norwegian companies of 8,942 working days last…
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Customer dissatisfaction with Norwegian trade is increasing
Several traditional trading chains are in free fall according to this year’s edition of the Norwegian customer barometer. ‘’The warning lights are flashing’’, said…
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MP’s demand insight in the Royal House
MP’s demand insight in the finances of the Royal House Several MP’s demand that the Norwegian Royal House publicize the use of money and the management of state owned…
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Ikea warns of downsizing on staffing levels
Ikea has notified 150 employees of their imminent termination. Approximately 100 of them are employed in Sweden, according to Swedish media. The reason is stated as more…
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Electric Cars win 25% market
One out of every four passenger cars rolling upon Norway’s roads is an electric vehicle.With overall new passenger car sales seeing an increase of 24% over last year,…
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HELP WANTED: 50k Workers needed in Norway
The Norwegian Labor Welfare Administration’s (NAV) latest labor survey reveals Norwegian companies offering almost 50,000 job positions; and that there’s not enough…
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Top estate agent believes they’ll be another housing price jump
Several brokerages believe there’ll be between a 1 and 1.5% rise in property prices in Oslo for April. Krogsveen’s boss fears an even stronger upswing. “In 2016, there…
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Rising unemployment among young people in the Middle East
Nearly a quarter of the youth in the Middle East are unemployed. Without measures, millions of people will be out of work every year,according to the IMF. The warning is…
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Payment giant MasterCard collaborates using Norwegian technology
The Norwegian company IDEX has collaborated with MasterCard on credit cards with fingerprint readings. The product will be available during the year. “For us, this is…
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The gas platform “Aasta Hansteen” anchored
“Aasta Hansteen” anchored up in the Norwegian Sea After eleven days of towing and a week of anchoring up, the 339 metre tall “Aasta Hansteen” drilling rig is finally in…
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Statoil sells-off UK oil shelf
With a focus upon its core business, and while also following a strategy of creating high value within operations; Statoil has announced a decision to divest its 17%…
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New rule for cleaning services should prevent unreported employment
From July onwards, households who hire laundry services must first check whether they have been registered by the Labor Inspection Authority. The minister hopes the rule…
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Myth that those over 50 are struggling in the job market?
Many people in the recruitment industry believe jobseekers over 50 years old are stigmatising themselves, and destroying their own chances in the workplace. The head of…