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Reputation weakened for Rema 1000
Rema 1000’s reputation is weakened compared to competitors Kiwi and Coop, according to a new survey. The app ‘Æ’ is partly to blame. Rema 1000’s reputation has fallen by…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Mæland says lifting of Russian sanctions not applicable yet
Industry Minister, Monica Mæland (Høyre), said it is not appropriate to lift the economic sanctions against Russia yet. But she regards her visit to Russia as important.…
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Disagreement on increased cash deposit on bottles
The Progressive Party (FrP) in Oslo wants to increase the cash deposit on bottles (‘pant’) to improve the environment. The breweries believe that it will lead to…
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Solberg with strong attacks on Labours proposed tax increases
Labour (Ap) is likely to adopt tax increases of NOK 15 billion at its national convention this weekend. The party does not understand that this hampers restructuring,…
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Permanent positions are LO members’ main issue in the election
100.000 trade union (LO) members have chosen their main campaigning issues. Over half chose “Yes to permanent positions.” 98775 LO members have responded to what they…
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Norwegian Railways spent NOK 2 billion on consultants
Norwegian Railways (Jernbaneverket), which now is replaced by Bane Nor, spent NOK 2 billion on consultants from 2011 to 2016. It is also revealed several violations of…
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Experts criticize Norwegian fish aid in Africa as ‘recipe for an environmental disaster’
With considerable Norwegian aid, the freshwater fish, Nile tilapia, has been distributed among rivers and lakes in Africa. It is the recipe for an environmental…
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Different taxation of kindergartens in Oslo
While Oslo‘s private kindergartens have to pay property tax, the municipal run kindergartens are exempt. Unfair, says the Conservatives. That’s the law, responds the…
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Price cuts on Tesla Model S 75, 75D and 90D
Tesla Model S 75D is nearly NOK 70,000 cheaper overnight. At the same time it’s the end of free high-speed charging. Tesla has updated the prices on their models, and…
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Norwegians produce more solar power at home
Many have recently returned home from the Easter Mountains where the cabin’s power is supplied by solar panels. Norwegians are however lagging behind in the global trend…
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Measures on the way to limit the export of social security
A white paper on the export of welfare benefits will be presented during the current period. Minister for European Affairs, Frank Bakke-Jensen (Conservatives), said this…
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Mayor wants to impose fee per kilo produced from salmon farming
Livestock companies should pay host municipalities 1 Norwegian krone per kilogram of fish they produce, according to the mayor of Osterøy. Mayor, Jarle Skeidsvoll of the…
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Increase in train delays last year
On average there were 255 delays or cancellations daily for Norwegian passenger trains last year. Even if disregarding the strike, the figure is higher than in 2015. If…
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The Wine Monopoly sold 1.077 litres per minute on Easter Saturday
When the Wine Monopoly (Vinmonopolet) for the first time in history was open on Easter Eve, the sales figures were far above an ordinary Saturday. Overall, 323,000…
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Coop wants to sell more bibles
The Bible Society was in connection with their 200th anniversary granted to sell Bibles in COOP stores. The business was good and now the grocery giant wants to sell…
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