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They want to double tolls for new combustion-engine cars. What does the government say?
22.10.2026 15:58Oslo wants to double road tolls for new petrol and diesel cars. The higher rates would apply to vehicles purchased after 2026 and remain in force throughout their entire period of use. However, the government is not planning changes to the law that would make this solution possible. Show more
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Do you live in Norway? Check whether you have been registered with a religious community without your knowledge
22.10.2026 08:49In Norway, many people have discovered that they belong to religious communities even though they never knowingly registered with them. Such organisations may receive government subsidies for every registered member. In 2026, the rate is NOK 1,611 per person. Show more
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Is Norway’s healthcare system dependent on immigrants? The numbers are telling an increasingly clear story
21.10.2026 17:22One in five people employed in Norway’s healthcare sector is an immigrant. Over the past decade, the number of workers of foreign origin has increased significantly, and in some professions they account for almost all employment growth. The latest data show how important a role immigrants play in ...Show more
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Where Is Worth Visiting in 2027? Norwegian Fjords and the Tricity on a Global List
21.10.2026 08:58Norway’s Vestland was named one of the 25 best travel destinations for 2027 by „National Geographic”. The region was recognised for its fjords, mountain landscapes and opportunities for active recreation. Poland’s Tricity was also included in the prestigious list. Show more
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Zelenskyy and Trump’s people at the same table. Crucial talks underway in Oslo
20.10.2026 16:41Talks are underway in Oslo between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US envoy Steve’ Witkoff. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb are also taking part in the meeting. The main subject of the negotiations is ending the war ...Show more
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Language deficiencies may put patients at risk. Norwegian nurses reveal the scale of the problem
19.10.2026 13:0198.2% of nurses in Norway believe that insufficient knowledge of Norwegian among staff threatens patient safety. Some respondents have already encountered cases of harm to patients. The survey also included reports of deaths allegedly caused by language problems. Show more
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Norwegian attacked in Gdańsk. Swedish offenders to stand trial
19.10.2026 08:43Four Swedish citizens will stand trial in Gdańsk in connection with the robbery of a tourist from Norway. According to prosecutors, the attackers threatened him with a knife, took his money and forced him to withdraw cash from an ATM. One of the accused faces up to 30 years in prison. Show more
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They work in Norway but may not be granted permanent residence. The government sets a condition
18.10.2026 10:01The Norwegian government wants to introduce new rules for obtaining permanent residence for refugees from Ukraine. One of the conditions is expected to be an annual income of as much as NOK 409,647. As reported by NRK, many Ukrainians fear they will not meet this requirement because they work ...Show more
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Landmark ruling in Norway. It concerns overtime and the rights of thousands of workers
17.10.2026 09:59The Norwegian Supreme Court ruled in favour of a project manager who is seeking payment for overtime. Dag Werner Blaich filed a claim for more than NOK 460,000 for over 1,000 hours of additional work. The ruling may be significant for many employees in Norway whose positions have been classified ...Show more
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Giant trade surplus. Norway benefits from rising oil and gas prices
16.10.2026 13:12Norway's trade surplus reached NOK 105 billion in September 2026. This was the highest result in more than three and a half years. Rising oil and gas prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, significantly increased revenues from Norwegian exports. Show more
