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Child's travel from Poland to Norway without the other parent's consent – legal consequences
23.04.2025 06:44Taking a child abroad, especially for a longer period, requires the consent of both parents with full parental authority. Any arbitrary actions may result in serious legal consequences. In the article, we present what Polish, Norwegian, and international law (including the Hague Convention) says ...Show more
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Norwegian Economy and Krone after Easter 2025
22.04.2025 11:42After the Easter holiday, many Poles are wondering what will happen with the Norwegian krone, prices in stores, and the job market situation. Below, without economic jargon, you'll find the key points to help understand what's happening in Norway and what to expect until the end of 2025 and in ...Show more
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Norway has already used up its Earth's resource limit. Only 'overconsumption' until the end of 2025
16.04.2025 17:00April 16 is 'overconsumption day' in Norway. This means that in just three and a half months, the residents of the fjord country have used up their share of the Earth's resources for this year. Any additional consumption in 2025 should therefore be considered 'overconsumption'. Show more
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Norwegian supermarkets reassure: this time there will be no egg shortage before Easter
16.04.2025 13:38Although there is still a shortage of eggs in the Norwegian market, last year's situation with empty shelves in stores is unlikely to repeat this year during Easter. According to Statistics Norway, the fjord country imported just over 4100 tons of eggs in 2024 due to the deficit. In February of ...Show more
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Norway? Still expensive. New report leaves no illusions
16.04.2025 09:00According to the latest living conditions survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (SSB), in 2024, as many as 8.7% of Norway's residents had difficulties covering basic expenses. Another 21.6% of respondents admitted they would not be able to handle an unexpected expense of 20,000 ...Show more
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Price Increase in Norway. Inflation Exists but is Slowing Down
15.04.2025 09:30The Central Bureau of Statistics has published new data on inflation in Norway. According to the report, in March 2025, the price increase halted at 2.6 percent. On a monthly basis, it slowed down mainly due to a significant drop in electricity usage costs. Show more
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Easter Period 2025 on Norwegian Roads. When Will Traffic Be the Heaviest?
14.04.2025 09:50On Wednesday, April 16, the heaviest traffic is expected during this year's Easter period. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) urges drivers to get on the road early in the morning or in the evening – not in the middle of the day. Show more
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Norway does not forget about tolls. New toll collection points to be launched soon
10.04.2025 13:00Norwegian authorities have announced the launch of new toll collection points as part of extensive infrastructure projects. The aim is to finance investments that improve safety, capacity, and sustainable development of public transport in several regions of the country. Show more
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They want language tests for four-year-olds. Every fourth student in Oslo has problems with Norwegian
09.04.2025 17:0025% of children who started first grade in Oslo last year need extended Norwegian language education. The Progress Party (FrP) considers these numbers alarming and proposes mandatory language tests for four-year-olds, following the Danish model. Show more
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The Norwegian road paving season is approaching. 700 kilometers of roads will get a new surface
09.04.2025 13:17The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) reports that soon the paving of approximately 700 km of roads will begin in the country of fjords. This asphalt season, a total of 540,000 tons of material will be laid. This is an annual procedure, among other things, to repair road ...Show more