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Unions dictate many policies

Roar Flåthen may well head the most powerful trade union confederation in the world. This week he and his colleagues were gathering for an...

Parting thoughts from Norway’s central bank boss

Svein Gjedrem is stepping down after 12 years as the boss of Norway's central bank (Norges Bank). Farewell events are underway, and he's sharing...

DnB economist predicts weak growth

The chief economist for Norway's biggest bank, DnB NOR, predicts growth of only 2 percent for the Norwegian economy next year as the world...

Net income still evenly distributed

The global finance crisis hasn't had much affect on Norway's relatively even distribution of income. Fully 90 percent of all Norwegians earn less than...

New bank boss warns higher rates

Øystein Olsen, the 58-year-old head of state statistics bureau SSB, was confirmed at the weekly Council of State on Friday as the new head...

Brazil draws Norwegian investors

Brazil, long the home of a Norwegian princess, is now becoming the new favoured destination for Norwegian companies keen on expanding abroad. Major investments...

Leaders meet to tackle unemployment

Government leaders including the prime ministers of Spain and Greece were in Oslo on Monday for an international conference aimed at reviving the labour...

Investor mounts dramatic rescue

UPDATED: A business drama that's been unfolding for months in the mountain community of Sykkylven finally reached its climax. A local supplier to furniture...

Residential rental rates jump

High housing prices and more restrictive lending policies are forcing many would-be first-time buyers to remain renters. That's putting extra pressure on the rental...

Bid for furniture maker falls short

Norwegian furniture maker Hjellegjerde, which has been on the verge of bankruptcy, was offered NOK 20 million in fresh share capital from furniture store chain...
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