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Several are traveling collectively
Public transport had 2.9 million more travelers in the third quarter of this year than in the same period last year. Preliminary figures show from Statistics Norway…
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The oil fund, energy prices, taxes, housing and the Norwegian economy.
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Lowest unemployment since the financial crisis
There has been a slight increase in the number of unemployed in December, but the annual unemployment rate has been relatively stable. “Despite a slight increase in…
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The cost of Christmas lights is low
Do you love decorating houses and gardens with Christmas lights? Or are you wondering how much your neighbor is actually spending on the massive Christmas decorations…
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Luxury goods remain among the most in-demand consumer goods
Expensive watches and wallets are among the ten most commonly used keywords on Finn.no. But at the very top of the list is the “sofa”. Followed by garden furniture and…
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2019 is the best year in the history of the Oil Fund
The Government Pension Fund Global – known as the Oil Fund – earned NOK 1,800 billion in 2019, which is a new record with a good margin. This was annouinced by the head…
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Decline in sales of gasoline and diesel
Total sales of petroleum products in November were down 6 percent from the same period in 2018, figures from Statistics Norway show. 654 million liters of petroleum…
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Sales of plastic Christmas trees are increasing
Artificial Christmas trees are becoming increasingly popular in Norwegian homes. Several of the major players selling plastic trees report increased sales. Plantasjen…
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Norwegian mobile customers pay the most but receive the least data
Norwegian mobile companies earn more than 40 per cent more per customer than in other Nordic countries, according to a new survey from the Consumer Council. According to…
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The Consumer Council asks people to remember the gift receipt in the Christmas gift shop
Christmas Eve is approaching, and Christmas shopping is in full swing for the longest time. The Consumer Council (Forbrukerrådet) asks people to take care of the gift…
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Ruter change fares in January
Prices will be increased for all ticket types at Ruter, as a result of the increase in prices of services elsewhere in society. The change will take place on January…
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Record high imports of smart watches before Christmas
In October and November, around 112,000 smart watches were imported, an increase of around 44 percent from the same period last year, according to preliminary figures…
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The oil industry is expecting a fall in investments on the Norwegian continental shelf after 2020
Norwegian oil and gas estimates that investments on the Norwegian continental shelf will increase by 3.8 percent in 2020, but then fall significantly from 2021. The…
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Policy rate unchanged at 1.50 percent
Norges Bank’s Executive Board has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 1.50 percent. Since September 2018, the policy rate has been raised gradually. The…
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Norway and the Faroe Islands settle on a quota agreement for fishing
Norway has made a quota agreement with the Faroe Islands that entails Norwegian access to the Faroese zone in 2020. “Important for Norwegian fishermen,” says the…
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All new taxis in Agder to be electric from 2021
All new taxis in Agder Taxi will be electric from 2021 and the goal is that the entire taxi park in 2024 will be emission-free. Agder Taxi will be the first taxi company…
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A majority of the refugees that have completed introductory programs are at work
55 percent of the 37,000 refugees who completed the introductory program from 2005 to 2016 were employed in 2017, according to a new Statistics Norway report. According…