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Conflict between the USA and Canada could cost 4,200 British jobs
The USA may end up in a trade war with both Canada and the UK after imposing a 220% duty on Canadian Bombardier aircraft. The US Department of Commerce believes the…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Oil prices are at its highest in over two years
A barrel of North Sea oil was sold for $ 59 on Monday night, which is the highest price in 800 days. After falling somewhat after midnight and early Monday morning, the…
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Madrid threatens to arrest Catalan leader
Madrid threatens to arrest Catalan leader Spain’s Attorney General does not rule out the possibility that Catalonian President Carles Puigdemont will be arrested due to…
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More empty hotels in Bergen during the cycling world cup
Nearly four out of ten hotel rooms in Bergen were empty during the World Cup, but high prices could have saved the companies. Only 3.2 percent more hotel rooms were sold…
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Snus producer files claim against the state
Snus producer files claim against the Norwegian state Norwegian legislation that demanded that tobacco and snus products must have neutral packaging from the 1st of July…
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Oslo City Council want to halt increase in public transport prices
The Oslo City Council wants to stop the planned price increase for public transport, but the county councillor in Akershus is skeptical. Last year, the politicians in…
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Fisheries minister Sandberg to UN meeting on fisheries crime
The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries Per Sandberg will attend the 3rd International Fisheries Crime Symposium in Vienna on the 25th September this year with participants…
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Better protection for self made travel package
Consumers to get better protection for self made travel package A new travel package law directive was incorporated into the EEA Agreement on Friday, giving consumers…
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Norwegian wants to buy Monarch
Norwegian wants to buy Monarch Norwegian is in talks with British airline Monarch Airlines to buy up all or part of the company, reports sources to Press Association.…
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Worried about Norske Skog crisis solution
The forest industry worried about Norske Skog crisis solution The crisis solution for debt-burdened Norske Skog (Norwegian Forests) reduces Norwegian ownership…
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Provides for debt negotiation for Norwegians abroad
Provides for debt negotiation for Norwegians abroad As of October 1st, Norwegians living abroad can apply for debt negotiations, according to an announcement from the…
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Ryanair will offer pilots higher wages to prevent them seeking employment with Norwegian Air
Ryanair’s boss Michael O’Leary will offer pilots higher wages to prevent them from resigning and going to the Norwegian competitor. It was stated at the General Assembly…
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Number of complaints about Nav have doubled since 2015
This year so far there have been twice as many complaints regarding Nav’s service as it was back in 2015. “Have to do more, for less” answered Nav. In 2015 Nav received…
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DNB Bank is criticised for its feeble efforts to combat money laundering
Norway’s largest bank received strong criticism from Norway’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) for its lack of effort to combat money laundering. In a note,…
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Nordea blocks over a thousand private accounts in money laundering clamp down
Nordea bank has blocked 1,300 private accounts, containing more than NOK 100 million as part of the bank’s anti-money laundering effort. The background to the account…
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NOK 5 million fine handed out to Uber
Uber has received a fine of NOK 5 million divided between two companies for violations of the Occupational Transport Act. According to Oslo Police District, the…
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Bosnian construction workers get Statnett contracts
Bosnian construction workers get Statnett contracts and financial rebate Statnett have created a solution for the 22 Bosnian workers who’ve worked under double contracts…
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The oil fund passed 1,000 billion dollars
The value of the oil fund passed officially $ 1,000 billion for the first time during Tuesday night. A strengthening of world currencies against the dollar and positive…