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Oslo Airport to be expanded again
Oslo Airport is being rebuilt, this time to divert traffic from outside the Schengen area and accommodate a new lounge after passport control. The price is set at NOK…
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Fjords, trains, the Arctic and the practicalities of moving around Norway.
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The police can no longer guarantee to issue a passport in 10 days
Due to a technical error, police can no longer guarantee that people will receive their passports within ten business days. “The delivery time of passports is now two to…
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Heading towards a record summer at Oslo Airport
Norway’s main airport has never been busier than it is this summer. Friday 15 June is the busiest day for jetting off, and more than 106,000 passengers are expected to…
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Bergen makes a match with Liverpool
Avinor’s Bergen Airport announces a new connection to the UK as Widerøe confirms a twice-weekly service to Liverpool. Avinor’s long-term partner, Widerøe, will be…
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Norwegian carried almost 3.5 million passengers in May
Norwegian carried almost 3.5 million passengers in May, an increase of 17 percent compared to the same month previous year. During May, the capacity growth was 51…
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Over half of us on a foreign trips during the summer vacation
In ten counties, heat records were broken in May. Nevertheless, 58 percent of us will book a trip abroad this summer, according to a survey from Virke Reise. “Although…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recognises ‘World Environment Day’ with commitment to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics
As part of its focus upon waste minimisation and recycling across its fleet, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce on ‘World Environment Day’ that it has…
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Norwegian Airline increases ticket prices on all routes after oil price rise
To compensate for rising fuel costs, Norwegian Airline fares increased on all routes. This was reported by ‘Flysmart24.’ For a fortnight, Norwegian has had a flat…
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Northern Lights
Of all the natural phenomena, perhaps the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are the most fascinating. When the night sky fills with green rays of light in a calm or wild…
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Welcome to Oslo
Welcome to Oslo – Oslo in 3 minutes SEE MORE about Oslo in 3 minutes Source: visitoslo.com / Norway Today Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)…
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Norwegians add more to their holiday budget
Norwegian households plan to spend an average of 24,300 kroner on their summer holiday this year according to a YouGov survey. The survey was conducted for the bank…
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Widerøe expands partnership with international airline
Widerøe and the Finnish airline Finnair expands its cooperation, the cooperation will contribute to better connections between Norway and Asia. Widerøe will operate…
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Qatar Airways adds A350 to their operation at Oslo Airport
As the first Nordic airport, Qatar Airways will use their brand-new Airbus A350-900 between Doha and Avinor Oslo Airport. The first flight with the new aircraft will be…
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Fagernes airport Leirin may close on 1st July
The airport of Valdres may close on 1st July. Avinor has not received local operators to take over the operation of the airport. – If no agreement is reached with local…
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Few Norwegians would fly less to save the environment
It is unlikely that the majority of Norwegians would fly less to contribute to a green change, according to a new NHO survey. The figures appear in NHO Travels annual…
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The EU pays for 18 year olds’ holiday
The EU Commission will spend over NOK 100 million sending 18 year olds to Europe. A total of EUR 12 million is set aside for the initiative. That is equivalent to almost…