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70 loses their job at Aker Solutions
70 loses their job at Aker Solutions 70 employees lose their jobs at the subsea department of Aker Solutions at Ågotnes in Hordaland. The employees were informed of the…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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The rest of the world will follow if China prohibits cars running on fossil fuels
If China becomes serious about plans to ban cars which use petrol and diesel fuel, it will transform the automotive industry, and transport systems around the world. So…
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Passenger increase at Avinor airports in August
Passengers arriving at, and departing from, Avinor airports increased by 4.7% in August compared to August last year. Nearly 4.9 million passengers travelled through the…
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Statoil enters into long-term agreement with EVRY
Statoil has entered into a framework agreement with EVRY for the purchase of IT consulting services for a period of five years, with options to extend by 2+2+1 years.…
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All Norwegian SAS pilots on a strike from Thursday
All Norwegian SAS pilots on a strike from Thursday The SAS pilots strike escalates on Thursday. Then, all the Norwegian SAS pilots go on strike, and the strike will…
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Hydro on top of Dow Jones Sustainability list
Hydro has been selected industry leader in the aluminium sector on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) – for the first time since 2009. “Our ranking…
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Decline in alcohol sales
The registered turnover of alcohol was 3 per cent lower in the first six month this year compared to the same period last year. Reduced sales of beer and wine…
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A tenth invested in fixed assets
Slightly more than 10 per cent of total government expenditure in 2016 was related to investments in fixed assets such as buildings, roads and railways, and research and…
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Mediation this weekend in the SAS pilots dispute
The parties involved in the SAS Airline conflict will meet for mediation on Saturday in an attempt to avoid strikes. The LO Association of Norwegian Pilots, and the…
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Fremskrittspartiet (Frp) promises to double infrastructure fund
Frp will double the infrastructure fund to NOK 200 billion to ensure road construction and maintenance, but fear that it will be very different if Arbeiderpartiet (Ap)…
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DHL starts service from Oslo to Seoul and Shanghai
DHL starts new air freight service from Oslo Airport to Seoul & Shanghai DHL is increasing its presence at Oslo Airport with the launch of a new direct service as of…
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Norwegian seafood exports grew by 7 per cent in August
August was a good month for Norwegian seafood exports. Norway exported 165,000 tonnes of seafood worth NOK 7.5 billion in August. Volume was 2 per cent higher, while…
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Last chance to tell the tax office about any assets abroad
During September, the tax office receives information about Norwegian assets in 50 countries. After September, it will be more difficult to make voluntary rectification.…
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The Kongsberg Group cuts 130 employees
The Kongsberg Group cuts 130 employees in Norway the Kongsberg Group is downsizing. 130 persons will lose their job, but all employees will be offered a severance…
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Hurtigruten invests in Kleven shipyard
To save the company from bankruptcy, an investment-partnership involving, among others, Hurtigruten, has invested NOK 300 million in Kleven shipyard in Ulsteinvik. ‘This…