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Norway Approaches a Turning Point. Oil and Gas Production May Soon Decline
23.08.2026 13:41Norwegian oil and gas production is approaching a significant decline. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (Sokkeldirektoratet) indicates that without new major discoveries, this change could begin around 2030. In the base scenario, production by 2050 is expected to decrease by more than half. Show more
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Electricity prices in Norway have dropped. Without subsidies, they would be the highest since the energy crisis
23.08.2026 09:27Electricity prices for Norwegian households fell by 6.6 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, state support increased from 4.8 øre/kWh in the second quarter of 2025 to 55.3 øre/kWh in the same period this year. After including subsidies, households paid an average ...Show more
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Norway Responds to Russian Hostility. New Forces in the North
22.08.2026 13:24Norway is expanding its military forces in the far north. Three new subunits have been established in the Finnmark Brigade to enhance its command, protection, and firepower capabilities. Ultimately, the formation is expected to number around 4,000 soldiers. Show more
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Petrol and diesel more expensive despite tax relief. Drivers may pay up to NOK 1,150 more
22.08.2026 09:03Petrol and diesel prices in Norway increased in July despite tax reductions. The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) warns that after the relief ends on September 1, drivers may see significantly higher prices at the pumps. According to the organization’s calculations, the return of taxes means ...Show more
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Dangerous drone flight in the Lofoten Islands. This technology is set to help airports
21.08.2026 13:32A drone flight near the airport in Svolvær sparked a reaction from the pilot community. The device was launched near the fence just as a Widerøe passenger plane was preparing for takeoff. The Norwegian Pilots' Association (Pilotforbundet) wants to use this incident to discuss tightening aviation ...Show more
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More and more children are being born in Norway. New data shows a clear increase
21.08.2026 09:04In the first half of 2026, 29,200 children were born in Norway. That's 1,600 more than in the same period of 2025. The data shows the third consecutive year of growth in the number of births. Show more
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ORLEN signs agreement with Equinor. Up to a quarter of required oil may come from Norway
20.08.2026 16:14The ORLEN Group has signed a three-year agreement with Equinor ASA for oil supplies from Norway. The contract may provide over 9 million tons of crude oil annually, which is up to a quarter of the Polish company's yearly demand. Deliveries will begin at the start of September 2026 and will cover ...Show more
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NOK 40 billion in benefits from road tolls? Drivers to pay for location, time, and distance traveled
20.08.2026 09:02A road pricing system based on location, time, and distance traveled could bring Norway up to NOK 40 billion in socio-economic benefits. This is the conclusion of an analysis by the consulting firm Menon Economics, which examined the effects of 46 research projects on road traffic. The greatest ...Show more
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Record Revenues and More Expensive Energy. Norwegian Trade Gained Billions of Kroner
19.08.2026 13:01Norway ended July 2026 with a trade surplus of NOK 84.3 billion. That’s NOK 31 billion more than in July 2025. The biggest impact came from high gas prices, but the value of oil, fish, and electricity exports also increased. Show more
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Automatic Fine, Parking Fee or Bompenger. When Is It Worth Appealing?
19.08.2026 07:30A letter with a fee arrives. The photo shows the car, license plate number, date, time, and the amount to be paid. Sometimes it's about a speed camera, sometimes parking, sometimes bompenger, which is a road toll. The amount is not always very high, but it can be frustrating—especially when the ...Show more