The government will set higher Norwegian language requirements for immigrants
Government demanded more Norwegian lessons for immigrants, and also to look at the language standards. “It is a requirement for immigrants that they must…
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Most people received a higher salary last year
According to recent figures from the Technical Calculating Committee (TBU), wage growth was approximately 2.5% last year. The key figures that form the basis…
New report: Dementia in Norway is higher than previously assumed
The number of persons with dementia is between 84,000 and 104,000, according to a recent report from the National Institute of Public Health, but the…
Recycle deposits on beverage containers will be higher
The Ministry of Climate and Environment has decided to raise the recycle deposit rates to 2 kroner for small beverage bottles and cans and 3…
Sick leave in Nav is higher than the national average
A new review carried out by NRK news has shown that Nav, which among other duties, seeks to combat high absenteeism,has even more absences itself…
Banks warn of tighter lending and higher interest rates
Banks will tighten credit standards for households ahead. At the same time Norwegians should prepare for higher lending rates. It was revealed in Norges Bank’s…
Higher oil production than expected
Oil production fell from November to December, but is still well above the previous year’s figures and forecasts for the Oil Directorate (NPD). Preliminary production…
Higher electricity prices
Price index of first-hand domestic sales (PIF) went up by 0.7 per cent from October to November. The prices of electricity were the main contributor…
Oil production higher than expected
1.4 million barrels of oil were produced on average per day on the Norwegian shelf in June. The production was 6 percent above the forecast of…
Several are offered higher education
A record number of students have been offered places at universities and colleges, according to the Ministry of Education. NUCAS has sent out 91,173 offers…
Brexit may lead to higher demand for oil
Brexit may result in higher demand for Norwegian oil and gas and make it harder to achieve global climate goals, Statoil and environmentalists think. Chief…
Oil production higher than expected
Just over 2 million barrels of oil, liquefied natural gas and condensate were produced on average per day on the Norwegian shelf in February. For…