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No warm welcome for tax collectors

Norwegian specialists in tax collection can't expect a warm welcome if and when they arrive in Greece as part of an EU-backed reform program....

The rich are getting richer, but income still evenly spread

New statistics suggest that the wealthiest Norwegians have secured their spots at the top of the income scale, not least because of bigger stock...

Norwegians ‘in an optimistic bubble’

Just as Norway once again was ranked as the best country in the world in which to live comes word that Norwegians themselves must...

Johnsen backs EU pressure on Greece

Norwegian Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen says it's more important than ever that EU leaders carry out the measures they've approved as they grapple with...

Sun sets on REC plants in Norway

Leaders of the once-shining but now embattled solar firm Renewable Energy Corp (REC) have given up efforts to maintain production at four plants in...

EU may want to tap into oil fund

EU officials are reportedly turning their wistful glance to Norway's enormous oil fund, wondering whether there's a way it can help ease Europe's debt...

Tax lists released, with restrictions

Norwegian media could once again trumpet who ranks as Norway's wealthiest persons according  to Norwegian tax lists released on Friday, which reveal the incomes...

‘Gigantic’ discovery extends oil era

Norwegian state oil company Statoil has confirmed the discovery of even more oil tied to its Aldous Major South project in the North Sea....

Central bank keeps rates steady

Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) kept its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, in line with economists' expectations. Central bank chief...

Tougher home finance rules loom

The government and Norwegian Parliament look inclined to go along with proposed, tougher regulations on how banks can lend money to homebuyers. Equity requirements...

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