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Everything that changes about life in Norway in October 2024
2024年9月23日 · Cheaper train tickets for students and children. Train tickets for students and children will be made cheaper in Norway from October 1st as part of a government initiative.. The new discounts of 75 percent off the price of a standard ticket for a child and 50 percent off for students are already available for tickets for journeys on or after October 1st.
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Why Norwegians can't get enough of rice porridge on Christmas Eve Rice porridge is a treasured Christmas Eve staple in Norway, but in recent years, more and more Norwegians have started eating porridge throughout the festive period.
What's the latest on Norway's plans for an exit tax?
2024年10月7日 · Key changes in the proposed exit tax rules. The government has maintained the basic model it previously unveiled but has introduced key changes to address some of the concerns raised during the consultation process.. Several major updates have been proposed. First, the minimum deduction is being increased.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
2024年11月29日 · Find out what's going on in Norway with The Local's short roundup of important news. Pictured is a view of Aker Brygge in Oslo. Photo by Jahanzeb Ahsan on Unsplash Storm disruption in northern Norway, a salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, and other news from Norway on Friday.
English-language jobs in norway - The Local Norway
Find your next English-language job in Norway on The Local Jobs. With jobs for foreigners in every sector from teaching and translation to engineering, IT and customer service, The Local jobs is the place to come to take your career to the next level in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, or elsewhere in Norway.
What's going to happen to Norwegian property prices in 2025?
2024年11月18日 · Why this might be a good time to buy a home in Norway. A standout aspect of this year's property market is the sharp increase in sales activity in recent months. This surge in sales volume points to a robust housing market despite seasonal price dips.. Looking ahead, economic analysts anticipate a rebound in housing price growth next year, driven by potential interest rate cuts.
Why Norway’s krone will strengthen over the next year
2024年7月5日 · Norway's weak krone is expected to strengthen in the coming years. Pictured is some Norwegian currency. Photo by Andrzej Rostek Getty Images Analysts believe that Norway’s weak krone is finally on more steady ground after a turbulent few years.
What is the current flooding situation in Norway? - The Local …
2023年8月11日 · A red weather warning for flooding remains in place for Friday, Saturday and Sunday across several areas of southern Norway.. Water levels in the country's longest river, the Glomma, lake Mjøsa, and lake Øyeren will continue to rise. In Hamar, the water level in Mjøsa is expected to rise by around one meter.
EXPLAINED: What's behind the stronger Norwegian krone?
2023年8月2日 · Norway's krone is showing signs of a turnaround after strengthening against the euro, dollar and pound in July. On August 2nd, the euro was trading for 11.17 kroner, a dollar cost 10.16 kroner and a pound was worth 12.98 kroner.