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Fuel prices in Norway to rise again? "A painful blow"
21.07.2026 09:01The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) fears another increase in fuel prices. The reason is rising oil prices following new military actions in the Middle East. The organization also warns about the consequences of ending the temporary tax reductions. Show more
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Will Temperatures Exceed 50 Degrees? Drastic Warming in Europe
20.07.2026 14:49Temperatures in parts of Europe may exceed 50 degrees Celsius. British scientists warn that increasingly intense heatwaves will change the way people spend their holidays in the south of the continent. The greatest risk concerns the elderly and those particularly vulnerable to the effects of high ...Show more
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Strong June in Norway. Huge profits from oil, gas, and fish
20.07.2026 09:01Norway's trade surplus increased significantly. In June 2026, it reached NOK 61.9 billion, which is 32.1% more than a year earlier. The improvement was mainly driven by higher revenues from oil, gas, and fish sales. Show more
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Poles Fled from the Fire in Drammen. "We Had a Few Minutes"
19.07.2026 12:07More than 500 people cannot return to their homes after a massive fire in a housing estate near Drammen. The fire destroyed over 100 houses and apartments, and it was only brought under control after heavy rain on Saturday. Among the evacuees were Poles who had just a few minutes to leave their ...Show more
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Fire in Drammen: Over 100 Apartments Destroyed. Polish Community Helps Two Families
18.07.2026 17:59Over 100 residential units have been destroyed and more than 400 people had to leave their homes after a massive fire in Krokstadelva, Drammen municipality. There are no reports of fatalities or missing persons. The Polish community is organizing urgent assistance for two families who are ...Show more
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Norwegians are increasingly giving up foreign travel. Prices and a weak NOK are decisive
18.07.2026 10:59Holidays in Norway are gaining importance. Norwegians' spending on domestic travel has nearly tripled over the past ten years, according to data described by NRK editors. Last year, the value approached NOK 100 billion. Show more
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Inflation in Norway has slowed down. These prices had the biggest impact on the result
17.07.2026 11:53The pace of price growth in Norway has weakened again. In June 2026, the consumer price index rose by 2.7 percent year-on-year, which is 0.4 percentage points less than in May. The biggest impact came from food and electronics prices. Show more
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Has your company in Norway declared bankruptcy? Check what to do about your salary, unemployment benefits (dagpenger), and sick pay
16.07.2026 17:27Employer bankruptcy can mean job loss, unpaid wages, and the need to quickly contact NAV. However, not everyone should immediately submit the same application. Different rules may apply to an employee who is healthy and ready to take up new employment, and others to a person who is on sick leave ...Show more
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Norway Compared to Europe. New Accident Data Shows Where It's Safest Today
16.07.2026 13:22There are more and more vehicles on Norwegian roads. At the same time, the number of accidents with injuries has steadily decreased up to 2025, according to data from Statistics Norway (SSB). In 2025, there were almost four times as many cars as in 1970, while the number of people killed or ...Show more
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Mental health under protection. New insurance policies are becoming increasingly popular in Norway
16.07.2026 09:07An increasing number of people are using psychological support through health insurance that covers treatment. The insurance company Tryg Forsikring (Tryg) reports that this area is growing faster than the entire insurance category. These changes have been observed over the past three years. Show more