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Putin's shadow fleet is getting closer to Norway. The numbers show the scale of the problem
27.06.2026 13:22An increasing number of ships from Russia's shadow fleet are sailing along the Norwegian coast. The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) registered 981 such tanker voyages from January 2025 to the end of April. 398 of them were carried out by vessels under sanctions. Show more
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The Ketchup Effect on the Oil Market. Prices Return to Pre-War Levels
27.06.2026 09:11The price of oil has fallen to levels seen before the outbreak of war in Iran. On Friday, June 26, a barrel of Brent spot oil cost around 73 dollars. Analyst Bjarne Schieldrop from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) believes the market could still rebound. Show more
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Working as a vikar, ringevikar, or through an agency. What rights do employees have in Norway?
26.06.2026 19:00You don’t have a fixed schedule. Sometimes you work five days a week, other times your phone is silent. Your shift can disappear overnight, and all you hear is: “You’re not needed today.” Officially, you’re a vikar, ringevikar, or working through an agency, but in reality, you’ve been doing the ...Show more
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Record in the North, Risk in the South. This Is the Current Electricity Situation in Norway
26.06.2026 09:03Low water reservoir levels in southern Norway may lead to higher energy prices. This comes from the weekly storage statistics of the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), published on June 25. At the same time, the north of the country has record-high reservoir levels. Show more
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"Lack of Reason" or "Key Decision"? Norway to Consider Oil Extraction in the Arctic
25.06.2026 15:26Norwegian company Equinor wants to continue work on the Wisting field in the Barents Sea. The project was postponed in 2022 for economic reasons. Now, the company has submitted a proposal for an environmental impact assessment program for consultation. Show more
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Bacon, sausages, and fish under scrutiny. New eating habits in Norway revealed
25.06.2026 09:01New data from Norway shows that processed meat remains a frequent part of the diet for a large portion of the country's residents. One in four people report eating products such as bacon, sausages, ground meat, or salami four to seven times a week. The highest consumption is seen among young ...Show more
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Home Loan in Norway: Is Summer a Good Time to Start Taking Action?
25.06.2026 00:00Summer is usually associated with holidays rather than mortgages. However, for many Poles living in Norway, summer can be a good time to calmly check your creditworthiness, organize your documents, and prepare for buying an apartment—without the pressure of having to make a decision immediately. Show more
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Norwegian Organization Workers Killed in Russian Attack
24.06.2026 15:47Two deminers were killed in a Russian attack on a demining project run for Norwegian People's Aid (Norsk Folkehjelp) in Ukraine. The attack took place in Novopetrivka, outside the city of Kryvyi Rih. Several people were injured and taken to hospital. Show more
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Pension from Norway: Check it before you apply
24.06.2026 15:29Have you worked in Norway and are approaching retirement? Don’t apply blindly. The start date of payments, years worked in Norway, periods from Poland, and continued employment can all affect how much money you receive each month. Show more
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Working after graduation in Norway? One trend is particularly noticeable
24.06.2026 09:36Employment among graduates in Norway remains high. In 2025, 88.6% of people aged 20-34 who had completed their education in the past 1-3 years and were not continuing their studies were employed. However, new data shows that fewer and fewer of them are entering professions that require higher ...Show more