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Do women have to foot the bill? (post by Christine B. Meyer, professor at the Norwegian School of Economics) (Dagens Næringsliv)
We can continue to turn a blind eye to the consequences of our policy for the elderly. But it will set equality far back and push women from full-time to part-time and, at worst, out of working life altogether. The seas
Aasland strikes back against Borten Moe – rejects a waste of power (NTB)
State Minister Ola Borten Moe (Sp) accuses his own government’s investment in hydrogen of sending energy “straight up the ass”. He misunderstands, says the Energy Minister. The seas
Statnett transfers billions to electricity customers (Today’s business)
High electricity prices gave Statnett a huge income. Now online businesses will receive two billion crowns in the first quarter of the year, which will give customers a lower Internet fee. The seas
Nearly 200 customers are suing Tinde energi and the owners (Today’s business)
Skaun Advokatfirma is preparing a mass lawsuit on behalf of around 200 clients against Tinde energi power company, their owners and management. The seas
Satisfies LO and NHO on Norway’s energy needs: – Has been overlooked (E24)
The oil and energy minister will discuss the need for more power for climate measures and new industry with NHO and LO. – We can’t say yes to everything, says Sofie Marhaug from Rødt. The seas
Now the price of electricity is falling (E24)
Energy analysts expect lower electricity prices throughout 2023. The seas
Experts: 2023 will be even more expensive (television 2)
Several economists fear that 2023 will be a tougher economic year than 2022. This will affect mortgages, food prices and travel, among other things. The seas
Consumer advice: – Frustrating development (Dagbladet / DinSide)
A recent survey shows that 38% of us have had major problems ordering or paying for an item in the last year. The seas
Needed to show how bad it gets (post by Ole Gjems-Onstad is Emeritus Professor of Tax Law at BI Business School) (Dagens Næringsliv)
The tax commission’s overall proposal will limit and make rent more expensive. It is the redistribution of the left that makes everyone poorer. The seas
The housing tax proposals provide a little more fairness (post by Are Oust, professor at NTNU Business School) (Dagens Næringsliv)
The Tax Commission’s proposal can contribute to fairer taxation of housing and a more efficient housing market. The seas
Not disclosed on taxes (posts by Ola Kvaløy, University of Stavanger, Jarle Møen, Norwegian School of Economics, and Ragnar Torvik, NTNU, all members of the Tax Committee) (Dagens Næringsliv)
The tax commission proposes a reform that will make it more convenient to work, especially for those with rather low or high salaries. We have not forgotten that the VAT increase can lead in the opposite direction. The seas
Norway’s oil directorate cuts production estimates: gas at most, but less oil than expected (Today’s business)
Norway must maintain historically high gas exports after a year in which the industry “did everything possible”. But authorities expect lower oil production than in the past. The seas
New estimates from Norwegian oil management: Expect production to rise through 2025 (E24)
The oil and gas plans that were delivered last year will, in total, involve investments of up to NOK 300 billion, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. On-shelf production is now expected to increase in the coming years and peak in 2025. The seas
Statnett’s boss: – Won’t rule out onshore wind power (E24)
Onshore wind power is controversial, but it is needed to meet climate goals and avoid energy shortages and high electricity prices through 2030, says Hilde Tonne, CEO of Statnett. The seas
They spent over a billion on the planned E6 – it may be for nothing (NRK)
Huge sums have been spent on the road, but the plans have been halted by the Norwegian Environment Agency. – It shouldn’t be a shock, says SV. The seas
BankID scammers sentenced to long prison terms: cynical exploitation of the elderly, according to the Supreme Court (Today’s business)
The criminal group used “mules” to defraud dozens of bank customers for a total of 17.8 million Norwegian kroner. Now the BankID scammers have been sentenced to 6.5 and five years in prison. The seas
Threatened with fines: – Completely searched (Dagbladet Borsen)
Bryggeriet Salikatt is tagged in private beer photos on Instagram. Alcohol advertising, believes the health management, and threatens fines. The seas
The train was 40,000 hours late in 2022 (NRK)
In total, Norwegian freight and passenger trains were delayed by 40,000 hours in 2022. 25% were due to errors in Bane Nor’s facilities. 25 percent was the fault of the railway companies. 18 percent came from external factors, mainly the weather. The seas
Bane Nor: Folloban test next week (NTB)
Bane Nor wants to start trial runs of the Follobanen on Monday 16 January, but has not yet clarified when the railway section can be reopened. The seas
He chose Sydenferie instead of bankruptcy (Finansavisen)
The bankruptcy case against Henning Solberg has been planned for a long time, but there was sudden drama the day before. Instead, the protagonist should have chosen to go on holiday to the south. The seas
Critical report on the Mongstad accident by the Petroleum Safety Authority: In the worst case, a fire could lead to death. (Today’s business)
The flames were ten to 15 meters high after a breakout in Mongstad last year. Now comes another report with strong criticism of the Equinor Refinery. The seas
Vice Chancellor Habeck to DN: – What applies to the EU will also apply to Norway (Today’s business)
German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck assures that if the EU prevails with protests against American protectionism, Norway will be included in the solution. The seas
Nicolai Tangen’s dream home sold (Capital)
One of Norway’s toughest apartments, for which the CEO of the Oil Fund has bid, has been sold. The seas
I think growth will stabilize after the recovery (Finansavisen)
The seven shopping centers of OBOS had a turnover of NOK 4.6 billion last year. The seas
Russia sells oil at half price (Finansavisen)
Russia’s main oil, Ural oil, traded at $37 a barrel on Friday, The seas
The highest interest rates since 2001 (Finansavisen)
2023 continues where 2022 left off, with interest rate hikes, but nearly as many central banks will start with interest rate cuts this year. The seas
– He won’t give up until he scares away the richest investors (Finansavisen)
The investment director says Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will see wealthier investors bleed even more before he halts interest rate hikes. The seas
Swiss central bank warns of record losses (E24)
The Swiss central bank warns of a loss of 132 billion Swiss francs, equal to more than 1.4 trillion NOK, in 2022. The seas
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