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Historically low air fares coming to Europe, but not Norway
Flight expert believes the passenger fee will hit Norwegians in the pocket when next year, the cheapest air tickets ever are expected in Europe. Increased aircraft…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Leaks reveal giant foundations in tax havens
Leaks reveal giant foundations in tax havens Several hidden, private foundations in tax havens with access to staggering sums are uncovered in the Paradise Papers leak.…
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Suspected sabotage of fish farm at North Cape solved
Suspected sabotage of fish farm at North Cape solved Broken glass found in two fish farm compounds at Vedbotn near North Cape was not sabotage after all. This is…
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Two thirds of Norway’s richest are heirs
Sixty-seven percent of Norway’s hundred richest are heirs. In addition, only a fifth of those who are at the wealthy top, women. The class struggle has gone through the…
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Financial leaders believe morgage requirements in Oslo should be adjusted
In nine months, prices of apartments in Oslo have declined by 14.2%. Leaders in the financial industry believe it is due to strict housing requirements in the capital.…
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Norwegian reports continued international growth and 14 per cent passenger increase in October
Norwegian once again carried more than three million passengers in a single month. More than 3.1 million passengers travelled with the company in October, an increase of…
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Swedbank: Housing prices in Oslo will drop by 20 per cent
Swedbank believes the decline in housing sales will last longer and plummet deeper than previously assumed. The bank believes housing prices in Oslo must drop 20 per…
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Refugee Aid Organization defrauded
Refugee Aid Organization defrauded by local staff in Afghanistan During an internal audit made by Flyktinghjelpen (Norwegian Refugee Aid, NRC), it has been discovered…
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149 leaders earn more than Erna Solberg
149 leaders in the state earn more than the prime minister, and 366 executives earn more than government ministers. Its unacceptable, says the SV party. Fresh figures…
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Listhaug announces reorganization of social assistance scheme
A report shows that the percentage of immigrants receiving social assistance has increased by over 30% in the past four years. Sylvi Listhaug has announced changes to…
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Norwegian seafood exports total NOK 9.1 billion in October
Norway exported 275,000 tonnes of seafood worth NOK 9.1 billion in October. Volumes were down by 5 per cent, while the total value of exports fell by 3 per cent or NOK…
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No change in marketing of credit after tightening of rules
The Consumer Ombudsman hasn’t notice any signs that the marketing of consumer loans has declined after the government tightened the rules. Just over two months after the…
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Norwegian named Europe’s Best Low Cost Airline for fifth consecutive year at industry awards
Norwegian was today awarded the title of ‘Best Low Cost Airline – Europe’ for a fifth consecutive year by leading industry website www.airlineratings.com.…
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NIF: 75 bottles of wine at one dinner
75 bottles of wine at one dinner for NIF 75 bottles of wine at one dinner and an after party bill of several thousands; the sports federation has spent tens of thousands…
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Strong growth in Norwegian arms exports
Norwegian exports of weapons, ammunition and other defense materials increased by 10 percent last year. In total, bullets and gun powder were sold for NOK 3.6 billion in…