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The state buys IT services for seven billion
In 2019, the state spent almost seven billion kroner on the purchase of IT services. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration bought IT development services for 700…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Key issues for Norway in its negotiations with the United Kingdom
Norway will begin negotiations with the United Kingdom for a free trade agreement to be in place by the 31st of December 2020. The Norwegian objectives for the…
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The electric scooter to be more environmentally friendly
Three suppliers of electric scooters promise to be more sustainable. An independent regulatory body will make sure that they follow their obligations. Dott, Tier, and…
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Electricity producers are affected by low electricity prices
The price of electricity has never been lower, and power analysts believe the level will remain low throughout the autumn and winter. – “Right now the price is around…
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An increase of 27 percent in bankruptcies this week
This week, 27 percent more companies went bankrupt compared to the same week last year. Those who are bankrupt are larger companies providing many jobs. According to…
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Sporveien and Ruter change: Reintroduces automatic opening of doors in public transport
On Thursday, Ruter and Sporveien stated that the doors on the metro, busses and trams would no longer open automatically. This changed on Saturday when the health…
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Anyone with an interest rate over 2 percent should renegotiate with their bank
The rent for a mortgage should be around 1.5 to 1.6 percent, according to the Consumer Council. If you pay over 2 percent, you should renegotiate with your bank or…
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Norwegian terminates agreement with OSM Aviation
Norwegian Air Resources is terminating the agreement with OSM Aviation and becoming a permanent employer for 3,000 employees. Norwegian’s ownership in OSM Aviation will…
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Kvaerner and Aker Solutions to merge
Kvaerner ASA and Aker Solutions ASA have agreed to merge. Operations Director Kjetel Digre in Aker BP will be CEO of the new company. – “By combining the two companies…
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Hotels in urban areas struggle with fewer guests than normal
Hotels in some Norwegian cities have had a higher occupancy rate in July compared with last year, but hotels around Oslo have had less guests than usual. This is…
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Billion-dollar gains for Norwegian investors during the Coronavirus crisis
Investments in Norwegian health and biotechnology stocks have given Norwegian investors gains of almost NOK 14 billion during the Coronavirus crisis. The battle for…
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Record growth in the use of payment cards in Norway
After a sharp decline in consumption when the corona pandemic came to Norway, there has now been a record growth in the use of payment cards compared to June 2019. The…
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The hotel group Maribel is bankrupt
The hotel group Maribel, which has operated over 50 First and Moxy hotels in Norway, is bankrupt, writes Dagens Næringsliv. This winter, the newspaper wrote that the…
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Green Yard takes over Kleven shipyard
Green Yard Group takes over Kleven shipyard in Ulsteinvik. The new owners are focusing on continuing shipbuilding at the yard. It was in a press release sent out late…
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Bergen nightclubs praised for major inspections this weekend
Over 40 nightclubs in Bergen have been praised by the liquor licensing office after a major inspection this weekend. Nevertheless, the municipality is critical of poor…
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The nightlife industry accounts for 15 percent of bankruptcies in the Coronavirus era
The nightlife industry has been hit hard by the Coronavirus crisis. The industry accounts for 25 percent of the affected employees and 15 percent of bankruptcies since…
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Most Norwegians are more concerned about the Norwegian economy than their private finances
Not as many people as in June believe in an improvement in the Norwegian economy in the coming months. At the same time, fewer people worry about their own finances,…