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The Norges Bank has moved from a period of interest‑rate cuts to implementing hikes within a single year, a shift described as painful for the economy. The rapid turnaround signals new challenges for borrowers and businesses across Norway.
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King Harald V confirmed his preferred burial site, prompting largely anticipated responses from Norwegians. The announcement coincided with the funeral of his sister, Princess Astrid, where Crown Prince Haakon led the ceremony and British Princess Anne paid tribute.
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A strike by railway workers at Norway’s state‑owned train operator Vy has halted many domestic routes and, according to the company, is eroding its public image. Negotiations remain stalled, prompting concerns over transport reliability and the operator’s standing ahead of a busy travel season.
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Mayor Rogde has become the focal point of a rural backlash against new diesel‑fuel restrictions, positioning himself as the sole Conservative mayor to openly back the movement. The protest underscores a growing clash between Norway’s climate agenda and the logistical realities of its sparsely populated regions.