Economics

Almost 14 million young people in Europe are not in employment, education or training. The new regional EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment supports the most vulnerable among …

‘The Government is proposing to increase its allocation to technical cooperation on taxation through Norad’s Knowledge Bank by NOK 13 million. This is one step on the way to doubling …

The Government Pension Fund Global and the fiscal rule have since 2001 set out the plan for the phasing-in of petroleum income and investment returns to the Norwegian economy. The …

In order to ensure simultaneous access to potentially market sensitive information The Ministry of Finance here unveils selected key figures prior to the budget release, which takes place at 10:45. …

KONGSBERG has signed a cooperation agreement in Qatar for long-term technology development programs within defence, maritime industry and digitalization.   The first programme in relation to the cooperation will be …

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published 2018 Inclusive Development Index with Norway leading the pack. Norway’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) tells the story of an oil-rich nation that has …

She’s the Prime Minister of Norway, responsible for five million people and a GDP of over $400 billion. But even Erna Solberg has been “mansplained” to. It’s not a term …

Norwegian has signaled its intent to expand into Asia following the launch of its Singapore-London route at an event hosted by the airline in Singapore this week. The Scandinavian carrier …

The Director General of the Norwegian Gaming Authority assured the gambling monopoly system is the best way to tackle the industry. Norway.- Atle Hamar, Director General of the Norwegian Gaming …

On Monday, Uber stated that they are to suspend unlicensed service UberPOP in Oslo pending new regulations in Norway, as the U.S. ride-hailing company embraces a more appeasing demeanor with …

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway are set to lift a flight ban of the H225LP and AS332L2 Super Puma helicopters across the …

Norway’s NOK8.1trn (€855bn) oil fund should be managed separately from the country’s central bank now that it has grown so big, a government commission has proposed. The Ministry of Finance …

Norwegian electronic communications regulator Nkom said that Telenor Norway must reduce its wholesale prices for operators which to lease capacity on its mobile network. The aim is to improve the …

Oslo Airport has officially opened its new 115,000 square metre extension, which is set to increase capacity at the facility to 32 million passengers. The extension features a new 300 …

Audi is going to add to the global electric vehicle offering in 2018 with the release of an all-electric SUV. The concept for Audi electric e-tron Sportback vehicle was unveiled at …

Low-cost carrier Norwegian saw its first quarter losses rise from 800 million NOK (£72.5m) last year to 1.5 billion (£136m) this year, which it blamed on higher fuel costs, tough …

The West is beset with widening wealth gaps, shrinking middle classes and fractured societies. It’s a familiar phenomenon, but what if there was a different side to the story? Norway …

Skanska is to renovate two road tunnels in Oslo on behalf of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The NOK516m (£47.5m) contract covers upgrades to the Ekeberg and Svartdal tunnels on …

The Norwegian company Scatec Solar will push $500 million worth of new investments into the Egyptian market in October, according to a statement issued by the International Cooperation Ministry after minister Sahar Nasr met with Morten …

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €350 million (£298m) for the first power link between Germany and Norway. Dubbed ‘NordLink’, the interconnector will have a capacity of 1,400MW and …

The operators of Norway £915billion sovereign fund wants global companies to be transparent about tax payments. The Scandinavian lawmakers last year ordered the fund, which invests the proceeds of Norway’s …

NORWAY: Swedish national passenger operator SJ has established local subsidiary SJ Norge to bid for the operating contracts which are being tendered under Norway’s railway reform programme. The Ministry of …

Norwegian oil and gas company DNO generated $6 million in profits in 2016 from oil production at oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. In its 2016 annual report and accounts, …

Deka Immobilien has purchased the Bekkestua Senter Phase II shopping centre in the Greater Oslo Region for around €13m. The seller was the Norwegian project developer Profier. The property was …

Norwegian has now flown more than four million passengers between Europe and the U.S. since the first transatlantic service began in 2013. Norwegian first launched affordable flights from Scandinavia direct …