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Norway prepares to pump 6.3 billion kroner into hospitals next year
In the state budget proposal for 2021, the government proposes a one-off NOK 3.7 billion allocation to hospitals in Norway.
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Living in Norway? Here’s what the new state budget means for your personal finances
Slightly lower taxes, more child benefits, and cheaper soft drinks. Here are the measures in the state budget for 2021 that will impact the wallets of Norwegians.
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Great news for parents: Norway is increasing child benefits
The Norwegian government is proposing to increase the child benefit by NOK 300 a month from September next year.
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Government allocates millions for Norwegian school trips that teach students about anti-Semitism
The money initially intended for educational student school trips to concentration camps and memorial sites abroad can now also be used for trips in Norway.
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Everything you need to know about Norway’s 2021 budget
In 2020, Norway has experienced an economic setback without precedent since the war.
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Odfjell Drilling and Deepsea Aberdeen to drill 15 wells for the Breidablikk group
The drilling is scheduled to start in the spring of 2022, and the campaign is estimated to last until the autumn of 2024.
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Norway sets aside 60 million kroner for a permanent ambulance helicopter base in Kirkenes
In next year's state budget, the Norwegian government proposes to allocate NOK 60 million for a permanent ambulance helicopter in Kirkenes.
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Norway allocates an extra 20 million kroner to strengthen WHO
The Norwegian government plans to allocate NOK 20 million beyond its usual contribution to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Mobile data in Norway is 57% more expensive than in Sweden
Lack of competition in the mobile market means that Norwegian mobile prices are far higher than in Sweden.
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Job market update: Number of unemployed Norwegians fell by 3,100 the last week
A total of 194,800 people are now registered as completely unemployed, partially unemployed, or job seekers on support measures at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare…
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High expectations for the budget that will take Norway out of the crisis
The Norwegian government has promised a return to everyday life next year. On Wednesday, the budget that is supposed to show how will be presented.
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Government to strengthen Norwegian export with 100 million kroner
The Norwegian government will spend NOK 100 million to strengthen exports in 2021.
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Electric car owners in Norway saved NOK 19 billion in taxes this year
According to the government's estimates, the total tax benefits for Norwegian electric car owners in 2020 amounted to NOK 19.2 billion.
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Norway to allocate 691 million kroner for clean-up of nuclear waste
The Norwegian government plans to use NOK 691 million to clean up Norwegian nuclear waste in next year's state budget, an increase of NOK 95 million from the previous…
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Report: An increased wealth tax would create more jobs in Norway
The analysis announced by the government on the impact of wealth tax on small and medium-sized enterprises concludes that increased wealth tax increases employment.
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Norwegian seafood export surpasses last year’s record
The export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year's record highs.
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Norway’s largest employer organization sounds Brexit alarm, warns companies must prepare for chaos
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) believes that Norwegian companies must prepare for chaos when the post-Brexit transitional agreements expire.
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Norway to cut taxes on diet soft drinks by 30%
The Norwegian government is planning to reduce the taxes on diet soft drinks by 30% in the proposal for next year's state budget.