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Tariffs are Changing Trade in Europe. Data Shows a Clear Difference Between Neighbors
29.07.2026 10:54Changes in global trade are affecting Norway and Sweden differently. Norwegian exports to the USA increased by 10.2%, while Swedish goods sales to this market declined. The differences are mainly due to the structure of exports and the scale of the impact of American tariffs. Show more
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Not a boycott, but a break from McDonald’s. Norwegians set one condition
28.07.2026 13:44Thousands of Norwegians have declared a break from visiting McDonald’s. The campaign will continue until the chain implements requirements that provide chickens with more space. The campaign is led by Anima – Stop Animal Cruelty (Anima). Show more
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Norway Out of Reach for Europe. The Gap with Poland Is Huge
28.07.2026 09:57Norway remains the undisputed leader in electromobility in Europe. In the first half of 2026, electric cars accounted for 97.6 percent of new car sales there. For comparison, the European share of electric vehicles in June was 25.6 percent. Show more
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Scams on Classified Portals, Online Stores, and Vipps. When Does It Become a Legal Matter?
28.07.2026 08:00You buy a used phone on Facebook Marketplace. You reserve an apartment from an ad. You sell furniture on Finn.no. You order goods from an unknown online store. Someone sends a link, asks for a deposit, promises a courier, or urges you to pay quickly via Vipps. Everything seems normal—until the ...Show more
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Major Change in the Norwegian Market. Expansion of a Well-Known Fast Food Chain
27.07.2026 15:04The American restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is entering the Norwegian market. The Estonian Apollo Group is acquiring the Norwegian company Fly Chicken AS, and its outlets will be converted into KFC restaurants. The expansion will be based on 19 existing locations. Show more
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Will fuel prices return to normal? USA and Iran halt attacks
27.07.2026 09:48The price of oil dropped by 6.61 percent on the morning of Monday, July 27. The market reacted to the halt of US attacks on Iran. A barrel of North Sea oil currently costs around $87.50. Show more
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Warmer Summer, Greater Risk. Norway Faces a New Water Problem
26.07.2026 13:06Extreme heat is becoming the main cause of severe droughts in Europe. A new study indicates that rising temperatures accelerate the drying of soil, rivers, and lakes even when rainfall does not decrease significantly. This phenomenon may increasingly affect Norway as well. Show more
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Poles Have Fallen in Love with Norway. Huge Surge in Bookings
26.07.2026 09:47Norway has entered the TOP 10 summer destinations chosen by Poles. The number of bookings increased by 66.6% year-on-year, with interest peaking during the Football World Cup. Both the largest cities and Erling Haaland’s hometown of Bryne have gained popularity. Show more
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PiS fights for the electorate. "Ministry of the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad" in the party's program
25.07.2026 14:18Law and Justice (PiS) wants to establish a Ministry of the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad. Piotr Gliński announced that this proposal will be included in the party's new program. The document is to be created after the completion of a series of 30 program conferences. Show more
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Attack plan on NATO base in Stavanger. Norway foiled a terrorist attack
25.07.2026 09:23The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) is investigating an 18-year-old from Rogaland, suspected of planning an attack in Stavanger. According to the charges, his target was to be a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) base in Jåttå. The man denies any wrongdoing. Show more