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Historical krone collapse – almost 12 kroner to a dollar
The krone has fallen sharply against all currencies overnight. A dollar now costs almost 12 kroner. One US dollar before the IPO costs NOK 11.85, one pound costs NOK…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Food production continues as normal
Agricultural food production is currently running as normal despite the corona outbreak. On Tuesday, Minister of Agriculture and Food Olaug Bollestad (Kristelig…
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Over 110,000 applications for unemployment benefits in under a week
Nav has received 113,500 applications for unemployment benefits in the last six days. Over 100,000 of these apply due to temporary layoffs. 105,000 of the applications…
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First tax notice on Wednesday – but the corona virus affects the help you can get
The tax authorities will send out the tax notice as planned, on several different dates. However, the reception centres at the tax offices are closed for the time being.…
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Tax return are coming
As of Wednesday, March 18, Norwegians will receive their tax statements for 2019. A new tax return that should be easier to understand also means a new date for when the…
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Strict restrictions on all medication in Norway
Only one pack of each non-prescription drug from the pharmacy is now allowed. There are also strict restrictions on prescription drugs to avoid hoarding. – Now we have…
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The subway in Oslo takes coronavirus measures to prevent infection
Door handles and buttons of various types in public transportation can be a concern for many who want to avoid the coronavirus. Now the subway in Oslo is taking charge.…
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Tax-free company lays off over 1,000 employees
Travel Retail Norway, which operates the duty-free shops at the country’s largest airports, has laid off over 1,000 people. Hundreds of summer temps have been dismissed.…
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Self-employed persons to go 16 days without income
The Storting’s crisis package will first compensate the self-employed for loss of income from day 17. VG has interviewed hairdressers in Froland municipality in Agder.…
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Quarantine violations will normally be penalized with 20,000 kroner
The Norwegian Prosecuting Authority sets large fines for quarantine violations Violations of the quarantine rules should be punished with large fines. If you break the…
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Corona Emergency Package: Full-time workers to receive 20 days’ pay
Just before 9 am on Monday morning, the parties at Parliament agreed on a crisis package for the economy. Those who are temporarily laid off will receive full pay for 20…
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The government asks employers to accept self-certification during employees’ quarantine period
Everyone who is in quarantine must ask their employer to use the self-certification so that they do not have to visit a doctor, urged Health Minister Bent Høie (H). “It…
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SAS will lay off 200 employees in Norway from Tuesday
SAS has sent layoff notices to 100 pilots and just as many cabin crew in Norway, reports Dagbladet. The reason is that the airline, like so many airlines and companies,…
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Prime Minister Erna Solberg: At least NOK 100 billion in crisis package for Norwegian companies
The government will establish two guarantees and loan schemes totaling at least NOK 100 billion. “We are doing this to secure Norwegian business and secure Norwegian…
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Parents in Bergen do not have to pay for SFO and kindergartens
Bergen City Council has decided that parents will not have to pay for SFO and kindergarten now that they are closed due to the coronavirus. This was reported by the City…
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Ruter drop ticket control in Oslo
As a result of the corona crisis, Ruter has chosen to drop all ticket controls on subways, trams and buses in Oslo until 26 March. – “For us, it is important to prevent…