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Norwegian plane had to land in Iran
Norwegian aircraft got engine problems and landed in Iran A Norwegian aircraft that was on its way to Oslo from Dubai had to make a controlled security landing in Iran…
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Fjords, trains, the Arctic and the practicalities of moving around Norway.
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One billion air passengers in the EU
One billion air passengers in the EU The number of air passengers in the EU last year exceeded 1 billion. A total of 1,043 million passengers took a flight in the EU in…
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Government to tighten Airbnb rules
Norwegian government to tighten Airbnb rules The government has proposed new rules aimed at stopping homeowners using Airbnb’s rental portal to run a hotel business.…
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Ban to use bonus points from job travel
Prohibition of the use of bonus points from job travel From the New Year, it becomes the employer’s responsibility to report and deduct taxes for private travel paid…
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Tourist tax considered in many places
Several municipalities consider introducing a tourist tax Municipalities housing some of Norway’s most visited tourist destinations are considering introducing tourist…
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Christmas trains are selling out
Christmas trains are selling out in Norway If you are going home for Christmas by train, you need to hurry. Several departures are full already, NSB reports. – We have a…
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Hurtigruten to power cruise ships with dead fish
Cutaways from fisheries and other organic waste will soon be used to power Hurtigruten’s fleet of green cruise ships. With a growing fleet of 17 ships, Hurtigruten is…
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Widerøe deploys more planes
Widerøe deploys more planes due to cancellations Widerøe will add two planes to their fleet as of 2019, after harsh criticism for frequent cancellations in northern…
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Woman had to remove hijab in security check
Avinor and Securitas sharpened the routines at Harstad / Narvik Airport in Evenes after a woman was asked to remove her hijab in security control. According to…
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Ryanair aircraft ‘arrested’ in France
About 150 Ryanair passengers on their way from France to London can tell of a somewhat unusual reason for their delay after their plane was seized. Passengers were…
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Norwegian airline pilot failed an alcohol test inspection
A Norwegian airline pilot who was set to fly from Helsinki to Dubai on Friday had to be taken out of service after Finnish police stopped him in an alcohol test reported…
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Norway excluded from Chinese Visa scheme
Norway still excluded from Chinese Visa scheme Despite an ever-improved relationship with China, Norwegians are still the only Schengen citizens who can not travel…
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Hitchhikers guide to the Pulpit Rock
The Hitchhikers guide to the Pulpit Rock The Pulpit Rock has been voted one of the world’s most spectacular views, both by CNN Go and Lonely Planet. The flat mountain…
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Activities and attractions along Kystriksveien
Kystriksveien is ideal for acitivties like hiking, biking and kayaking. You may go on boat trips out in the islands or experience thousands of years of coastal history…
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Norwegian adopts new technology that reduces CO2 emissions by 16,000 tons per year
Following a successful test project, Norwegian will expand its cooperation with AVTECH Sweden AB to further reduce fuel consumption. A report by the Swedish Energy…
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Telemark’s best hiking experiences!
Top 5 Hiking Trails – The landscape of Telemark is varied, exciting and unique! Treading gently through the moss-covered undergrowth of theforest, walking in the…
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Boost in trade sales helps Fred. Olsen achieve bumper summer season
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is celebrating a successful third quarter in 2018 in which a boost in trade sales by almost 30% was just one of a number of year-on-year…