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Success at Oslo Torp airport, but danger ahead
The increasing presence of low-cost carriers boosts passenger numbers at privately owned Oslo Torp.
Read More »Norway in despair at foreign driver fines
Police admit that they are unable to chase fines among drivers in cars with foreign number plates.
Read More »Second new Hurtigruten ship delayed
Like the Roald Amundsen, its sister ship the Fridtjof Nansen has been delayed due to problems at the yard.
Read More »Norwegians’ holiday budgets on the rise
“Increased optimism is making the money a little looser,” says an expert from Nordea bank.
Read More »Norway rebuilds site for astronomy fans
The designers of the site took lessons in astronomy and aim to build a visually striking attraction.
Read More »Norway tax targets airline bonus points
The Norwegian government seems determined to launch more taxes on employees' perks.
Read More »Fast security for bunad-wearing passengers
Oslo Airport celebrates Constitution Day by offering speedy security for passengers in traditional costume.
Read More »Finnair extends reach into Norway with Widerøe
Deeper cooperation between the two carriers has consequences for scenic Norway, for Asia – and for Billund.
Read More »Airport in Norway may soon close
Northern Europe's highest airport, serving the mountainous district of Valdres in central Norway, is likely to shut down.
Read More »Norwegians won’t fly less to save the planet
A new survey asks Norwegians what they would be willing to sacrifice to save the environment.
Read More »Scandic unveils plans for mountain hotel
The chain will open a new property in the fast-growing market of Voss, Norway, for leisure and conferences.
Read More »G Travel signs tech deal with Travelport
The broadly stretched travel agency chain has agents in Norway, Sweden and beyond that will benefit.
Read More »Two security incidents test Tromsø airport
A man with a knife is held trying to get through security, and in a separate incident police let go a drug suspect.
Read More »Exhibition of a Munch original – at an airport
Oslo’s famous Munch Museum is showing an original work of art outside the museum for the first time.
Read More »Hurtigruten aims for plastics world-first
The Norwegian specialist says it wants to be the world’s first plastic-free cruise company, and it's not as easy as it seems.
Read More »Widerøe makes first E190-E2 flight
Passengers flying from Bergen to Tromsø experience “low cabin noise and more stowage space”.
Read More »Hurtigruten agrees “largest environmental upgrade”
The Norwegian cruise and ferry firm invests $150 million in a switch to LNG and battery power.
Read More »Norway’s mayors conduct mountain weddings
The municipal chiefs are willing to wed couples on Trolltunga, Pulpit’s Rock, even via Skype.
Read More »“Drunk” flight attendant jailed in Oslo
The British man was working for Norwegian but has since managed to get a job at British Airways.
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