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Norway Doesn't Attract Fast Food Chains. This Deters Major Brands
16.12.2025 11:55Taco Bell has just opened its restaurant in Stockholm, joining brands like KFC that have been present for years just across Norway’s eastern border. Similar chains are still absent above the fjords. Available data shows that companies’ decisions are driven by market and cost conditions, not by ...Show more
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Golden Age for Norway’s Richest: How Their Wealth Changed in 10 Years
16.12.2025 09:10The wealthiest one percent of Norway’s population has doubled its wealth over the past ten years. The total value of their assets amounts to NOK 2,041 billion. The data is based on information from tax lists. Show more
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Don’t Leave Things for “Later”. A Will in Norway Means Peace of Mind.
16.12.2025 08:11Life as an expat, especially in Norway, brings many challenges. One of them, rarely discussed but extremely important, is settling inheritance matters. Nobody likes to think about it, but a well-prepared will is a sign of responsibility and the greatest relief for your loved ones. Show more
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Oslo Records a Heat Record. December Night Warmer Than Ever Before
15.12.2025 16:46Oslo has recorded the warmest December night in the history of measurements. The record was set from December 14 to 15, according to data from the Meteorological Institute (Meteorologisk Institutt). The temperature did not drop below 6.9 degrees. Show more
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Will Google Take Norway’s Power? Enough Energy for 200,000 Households
15.12.2025 10:44Google has confirmed plans to build a data center in Våler, Østfold. The company has applied for access to 480 megawatts of power—an amount of energy that could supply around 200,000 households. Show more
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It Has Never Been This Bad. A Tenfold Decline in 25 Years
15.12.2025 09:01In 2025, the lowest salmon catch in the history of Norwegian marine fisheries was recorded. A total of 70 tons of fish were caught, which is 5 tons less than in 2024. Show more
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Growing Divisions and Inequalities in Norway? It's All Because of... Technology
14.12.2025 11:56One in three Norwegians believes that technological development is advancing too quickly to keep up with the changes. At the same time, one in four points out that unequal access to technology deepens social divisions. These are the findings of an Elkjøp survey on digital exclusion. Show more
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Norwegians Still Trust, But Not Everyone. What Has Changed?
14.12.2025 10:08The latest living conditions survey shows that Norwegians still report high levels of trust in public institutions, the media, and strangers. However, 2025 data reveal a clear decline in trust in the press. Show more
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From Piła to Oslo: SuperMajk – hairdresser, bartender, and ambassador of expat humor
14.12.2025 00:00If you’re sitting on your couch in Norway in the evening, scrolling through TikTok, and suddenly a guy in glasses pops up playing the role of a 'typical Marek at a visning' or comparing prisons in Poland and Norway – there’s a good chance it’s him. SuperMajk, or Michał Grzechowiak, 35 years old, ...Show more
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More and more Norwegians are choosing this type of dog. They are driven by one impulse
13.12.2025 11:42New data from Agria Dyreforsikring (a company offering pet insurance) shows a growing interest among Norwegians in mixed-breed dogs. According to the latest survey, 23 percent of Norwegian dog owners have a dog of this type. Show more