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They want language tests for four-year-olds. Every fourth student in Oslo has problems with Norwegian
09.04.2025 17:0025% of children who started first grade in Oslo last year need extended Norwegian language education. The Progress Party (FrP) considers these numbers alarming and proposes mandatory language tests for four-year-olds, following the Danish model. Show more
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The Norwegian road paving season is approaching. 700 kilometers of roads will get a new surface
09.04.2025 13:17The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) reports that soon the paving of approximately 700 km of roads will begin in the country of fjords. This asphalt season, a total of 540,000 tons of material will be laid. This is an annual procedure, among other things, to repair road ...Show more
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Trade war with the USA on the horizon: what do the new tariffs mean for Norway?
08.04.2025 17:00On April 8, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre traveled to Brussels to meet with European Union representatives regarding the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. While the EU receives 20 percent, and China 34 percent, goods from mainland Norway are subject to a 15 ...Show more
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“At Ease!”: Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra Leaves the Military
07.04.2025 17:03Second in line to the throne, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, has completed her over a year-long service in the Norwegian army. How did she fare? Show more
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Over 30% drop in Brent crude oil prices. Commodity cheapest since 2021
07.04.2025 09:56Since mid-January 2025, the price of Brent crude oil has been experiencing an almost permanent decline. After a brief rebound in March, the commodity is once again becoming cheaper. The barrel value is the lowest since February 2021. Show more
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This is what actual earnings in Norway look like. The data leaves no illusions
03.04.2025 10:00The Central Bureau of Statistics (SSB) provided information on typical wages in Norway. 60% of employees earn less than the average wage, according to the data. Show more
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Plastic bags in Norwegian stores are more expensive again. The goal – reducing plastic consumption
01.04.2025 10:00The Norwegian Environmental Trade Fund (Handelens Miljøfond) is increasing the price of plastic bags by another krone. The aim is to reduce the use of plastic bags in Norway by almost half by the end of 2025. Show more