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A New Habit Among Norwegians: What Happens in Stores Before the Holidays
13.12.2025 10:01Bookstores in Norway are seeing a clear increase in interest, with the number of books sold higher than in previous years. According to the Norwegian Booksellers Association, sales in November alone rose by 18.8 percent, and the entire year is shaping up to be exceptionally strong. Show more
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Another Interest Rate Cut Coming? Norges Bank Sees a Weakening Economy
12.12.2025 14:44Norges Bank has published the "Regionalt nettverk" report, which points to weakening economic activity in Norway. At the same time, some of these trends could accelerate the decision to cut interest rates in 2026. Companies are reporting easier access to employees, but also expect a decline in ...Show more
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Unrealistic Regulations in Norway. Authorities Expect... Predators to Respect Zones Marked on the Map
12.12.2025 09:10For years, Norway has struggled with high losses among livestock, which the state attributes to protected predators. Researcher John Linnell points out that the current division of the country into small, fragmented zones protects neither predators nor livestock. Show more
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"Green policy" destroying the industry? Technology can't keep up with new regulations
11.12.2025 11:12Norwegian construction entrepreneurs warn that increasingly strict requirements for zero-emission machinery are leading to costly and difficult solutions. The industry claims that technology is lagging behind regulations, and the situation is further worsened by weak market conditions. Show more
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Are Norwegians Lonely? Research Results Leave No Doubt
11.12.2025 09:1014.5% of adults in Norway report that they have felt quite or very affected by loneliness in the past two weeks. Data from the latest edition of the Central Statistics Bureau (SSB) survey show that the problem affects around 650,000 people. Prolonged loneliness can lead to serious health ...Show more
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Break the law, lose your citizenship. Swedish law wanted in Norway
10.12.2025 10:58Progress Party (FrP) leader Sylvi Listhaug has called on the Norwegian government to take decisive action against organized crime. She pointed to planned changes in Sweden as an example of a firm policy. Show more
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November in the wallets of Norway's residents. We know how prices have changed by the fjords
10.12.2025 10:54The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.0 percent between November 2024 and November 2025. A marked drop in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices limited the pace of growth, even though more expensive energy pushed in the opposite direction. The inflation rate calculated without energy prices and tax ...Show more
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Speed Limit in Norwegian Cities: A Revolution in Regulations Is Coming
10.12.2025 09:02New regulations regarding road signage may introduce more 30 km/h zones in Norwegian cities. The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) believes that this change will increase pedestrian safety, especially for children walking to school. The organization emphasizes that urban traffic has become ...Show more
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Inflation Down Before the Holidays? Black Friday Shakes Up Prices
09.12.2025 17:01Economists expect that November price data will show a calming of inflation after the October increase. The results will be crucial ahead of the last Norges Bank meeting of the year, which will bring new forecasts for monetary policy. Show more
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Norway to Close the Most Important Chapter in Its History? 150,000 Jobs at Risk
09.12.2025 11:00The Norwegian debate about the future of the oil sector is gaining momentum after political agreements regarding a new commission that will examine a possible scenario for phasing out production. The industry is increasingly concerned about job reductions, and representatives of industrial ...Show more