Norway's Government Partners Oppose Increase to 'Norgespris'
A majority of Norway's government budget partners are against increasing the 'Norgespris' from its current 50 øre, a stance that Huseierne warns could become a political headache.
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A majority of Norway's government budget partners are against increasing the 'Norgespris' from its current 50 øre, a stance that Huseierne warns could become a political headache.

Norway's government is planning to implement a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. This move aims to restrict economic ties with the settlements.
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Norway's government and four trade unions are set to begin wage negotiations for 170,000 state employees, with a researcher noting that issues from previous strikes remain unresolved.

The first phase of Norway's Government Quarter, a project costing 22 billion kroner, has been found to lack adequate bomb shelters for its employees.

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The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, has issued a warning about a 'toxic cocktail' of economic factors that could result in significant financial losses.
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Norway's government is forced to allocate additional billions to its Armed Forces as new defense funds are being consumed by rising prices, making it difficult to meet financial needs.

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