Economics

The Norwegian Government proposes changes to the rules on interest limitation and corporate tax residency. The proposals will curb profit shifting and base erosion and level the playing field for …

-Warranty Direct uses latest data to illustrate how far you’d get travelling iconic car journeys on different global petrol rates- Warranty Direct has used the latest data from GlobalPetrolPrices to …

The Ministry of Finance sends on public consultation the report on energy stocks in the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global. An expert group led by professor and rector at the …

Energy experts gathered today at the annual Charge Energy Branding conference and called for a holistic approach to branding among energy providers, suppliers and utilities. Cheaper renewable energy and new …

The European Commission said on September 10 that the EC has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control over AKOFS Offshore 1 AS (AKOFS) of …

According to Avinor, the operating company of Oslo and other airports in Norway, July was this year’s third best month for airfreight (+7% year-on-year), only beaten by June (+11.2%) and …

Europe’s biggest debt collector says an increase in volumes in Sweden and Norway could be an early indication that households are starting to struggle paying off their consumer loans after …

The Minister of Finance, Siv Jensen, today received a report on energy stocks in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) from a commission headed by professor and rector Øystein Thøgersen. …

The Land of Fjords (as Norway is known) delights us with truly magical, colorful sceneries, mainly thanks to the narrow and deep inlets of water flanked by steep cliffs. But …

In order to support the construction of an electricity interconnector between Norway and Germany, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €100 million financing agreement with TenneT, a leading …

Norwegian online grocery retailer Kolonial.no has raised €31.4 million from Kinnevik, which in turn will receive a 15% stake in the company. Kolonial.no was founded in 2013 and offers grocery …

Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement to sell its Commercial Marine business to Norway-based Kongsberg for around £500 million. The latter is an international knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions …

Opera Limited, which is leading provider of web browsers and digital content discovery platforms, announced terms for its US IPO on Friday. The Oslo, Norway-based company plans to raise $106 …

Victoria’s Moyne Council (Port Fairy) demands consultation on Bight oil drilling proposals 11 SA local governments now oppose Bight oil exploration, representing 540,000 residents Opposition has jumped since Kangaroo Island …

Norway is interested in developing cooperation with Ukraine in the field of energy efficiency. Norway’s Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide stated this at the Ukraine Reform Conference in Copenhagen today, an …

Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual chain Leon has opened its first restaurant in Norway today (4 June), as part of its larger global expansion plan. UMOE, a Norwegian restaurant operator with a number …

Imagine an airport you never want to leave. Architects are at work at making the wildest dreams of a captive audience of travelers into reality as part of an effort …

The Ministry of Finance has today decided to keep the countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks unchanged, in line with the quarterly advice from Norges Bank. The buffer requirement currently …

When you’re in the city, getting a taxi from A to B may be necessary at times, but how much will it put you out of pocket? We’ve taken a …

A new Swedish fact-checking outlet is copying another project in Norway. They even have the same name. “Basically we’ve chosen the same name in Swedish, but with a T — …

As part of its National Transportation Plan for 2018-2029, the Norwegian government has announced approximately NOK 120 billion is allocated for the rail industry during the period 2018-2023 to cover …

The Ministry of Finance has adopted a new regulation on requirements for new residential mortgage loans. The new regulation replaces the current regulation, which is set to expire at the …

Norway boasts one of the world’s most transparent tax systems, and investments in its IT support infrastructure in recent years have helped to elevate a sense of impartial openness and …

The Government’s strategy for cooperation with the EU in the period 2018-2021 has two main messages. Firstly, our cooperation with the EU must help to realise the Government’s vision for …

Iceland Foods, the UK-based frozen food retailer, is set to enter the Norwegian market this year, according to Dagens Næringsliv. The retail group is reportedly planning to open its first …