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Thursday, October 01, 2026
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The Oslo Stock Exchange has gained 50 percent, marking a significant period of growth in the financial market. Separately, chief economists Frank Jullum and Kjersti Haugland have criticized recent personal attacks on their profession during public debates, warning that such rhetoric risks undermining public confidence in official statistics.
Road safety figures provide a more somber metric, with the Public Roads Administration reporting the highest number of traffic fatalities in a decade. Elsewhere, the country’s next major airport is facing what officials describe as great uncertainty just one year before its scheduled opening.
Erling Braut Haaland is suing the airline Norwegian over its marketing tactics during the World Cup, while the Socialist Left Party is facing internal demands for a leadership change. In the property market, state rail operator Bane Nor has completed a sale-and-leaseback of its own newly built headquarters.
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The Oslo Stock Exchange saw a remarkable 50 percent increase, indicating a robust performance in the financial market. This jump represents a significant economic development for the country.
Nettavisen:
Oslo Stock Exchange Jumps 50 Percent
The Oslo Stock Exchange has experienced a significant increase of 50 percent, indicating a strong performance in the financial market.
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Chief economists Frank Jullum of Danske Bank and Kjersti Haugland have voiced criticism over personal attacks against economists on a public program, cautioning that such actions could undermine public trust in official statistics.
E24:
Economists React to Attacks, Warn of Eroding Trust in Statistics
Chief economists Frank Jullum and Kjersti Haugland criticize personal attacks against economists on the 'Debatten' program and caution that this could weaken trust in public statistics.
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One year before its scheduled opening, a new major airport project in Norway is facing considerable uncertainty regarding its completion and operational readiness.
NRK:
Norway's new large airport: Great uncertainty a year before opening
Norway's new large airport is facing significant uncertainty one year prior to its scheduled opening.
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The Oslo housing market is experiencing a significant price drop, with homes remaining on the popular Finn.no platform for longer periods, a factor that significantly influences final sale prices.
Aftenposten:
Will your home remain on Finn.no for a long time? It matters a lot for the price
The article discusses the Oslo housing market, noting a significant price drop and factors influencing how long homes stay on the market.
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State-owned company Bane Nor sold its newly constructed headquarters to a company owned by a billionaire family, immediately entering into an agreement to lease it back for ten years.
Aftenposten:
Bane Nor sold its newly built headquarters to lease it back
Bane Nor sold its new headquarters to a company owned by a billionaire family and then entered into an agreement to lease it all back for ten years.
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King Oscar has terminated an agreement to store 100,000 sardine cans due to escalating costs. The Ministry of Trade is now negotiating a new settlement, while other emergency preparedness measures remain confidential.
E24:
King Oscar Cancels Sardine Storage Deal Amid Cost Dispute; New Agreement…
King Oscar has terminated an agreement to store 100,000 sardine cans due to exceeding costs, and the Ministry of Trade is negotiating a new settlement while keeping other emergency preparedness measures secret.
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Demands are emerging for changes within the leadership of the Socialist Left Party (SV), with critics accusing the current leadership of being out of touch with the public.
NRK:
Calls for changes in SV leadership
There are demands for changes within the leadership of the SV party, with accusations of lacking connection to the public.
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A medical professional has expressed concern regarding an observed increase in health issues affecting young men.
VG:
Doctor Concerned: Increase in Young Men
A doctor expresses concern over an increase in health issues among young men.
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Coach Ståle Solbakken found it necessary to intervene after a player exhibited "very strange" behavior, leading to a situation requiring his direct action.
NRK:
Solbakken had to intervene: 'He did very strange things'
Coach Ståle Solbakken had to step in after a player engaged in 'very strange' behavior.
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