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Røkke ‘proud’ over Aker-BP merger

Norwegian industrialist Kjell Inge Røkke said Friday he was "very proud" that the Norwegian division of British oil giant BP "had chosen" to merge with Norwegian...

Norway tops another international ranking

Norway has won the top spot in another international ranking of prosperity and well-being among 142 countries worldwide. The country performed best in the "social...

Economy shows signs of recovery

Norway's economic slowdown is already showing signs of shifting into reverse, say researchers at state statistics bureau SSB. The sun is definitely shining on areas...

Oil Fund celebrates its first 20 years

Øystein Olsen has a lot to celebrate this week. He beat out all competition to keep his job as Norway's central bank chief for another six...

Bunad silver sales soar

This week's 17th of May holiday has revealed another indication that the Norwegian economy isn't doing as poorly as some might like to think....

Kirkenes still eager to shout ‘hurra’

KIRKENES: Few cities in Norway have faced as many challenges over the past year as this far northern enclave close to the Russian border....

Rates firm as critics bash oil fund use

The executive board of Norway's central bank has decided, as expected, to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 0.5 percent. Øystein Olsen, governor...

Consumer price index up 3.2 percent

Prices have been rising in Norway, especially for food, just as the state negotiates with farmers demanding even higher prices and state support for...

‘Help wanted’ amidst unemployment ‘crisis’

Norwegian businesses and the public health care sector needs the equivalent of 26,500 people, 5,700 more than last year, according to new labour statistics...

Jensen dips into the oil fund again

Norwegian Finance Minister Siv Jensen announced plans on Wednesday to bolster Norway's surprisingly resilient economy once again, by tapping another NOK 10.4 billion of...
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