Electric cars took 89% of Norway market in 2024

(MENAFN- AFP) Electric cars accounted for 89 percent of the new cars sold in Norway last year, a report said Thursday, pushing the country closer to reaching its goal of going fully electric by 2025. "We need only 10 percent more to reach the …

With 9 out of 10 cars sold in Norway now electric, Chinese companies gain share

Norway Arts Festival moves to September

NORWAY — Creative Norway has announced that production of the annual Norway Arts Festival is transitioning to Lights Out, another Norway non-profit dedicated to connecting Maine artists and community. Starting in 2025, the Norway Arts Festival will be …

Tromso, Norway Is An Idyllic Destination For Nocturnal Tourism

The Northern Lights are a sight to behold in Tromso. Vegard Stien When Booking.com released its much-anticipated travel predictions for 2025, one new trend was especially eye-catching. “Noctourism”, which is the term that combines “nocturnal tourism”, is …

Norway Tightens Eco-Protection In Svalbard To Safeguard Arctic Ecosystem

(MENAFN- IANS) Oslo, Jan 2 (IANS) Norway has introduced new environmental regulations for Svalbard to protect the archipelago's fragile ecosystem, cultural heritage, and wildlife as climate change accelerates and tourism expands. Svalbard, a remote …

FuelEU Maritime delayed for Norway and Iceland

In the UK, Lloyd’s Register reports for Norway and Iceland, the implementation of the FuelEU Maritime regulation has been delayed. These two European Economic Area members, which are not part of the European Union, will not incorporate the regulation into …

Taxes and mortgage rules: Everything that changes in Norway in January 2025

Tax changes From January 1st, the country’s tax regulations will change, and those earning less than 700,000 kroner per year will see their overall tax bill reduced by 4,800 kroner. Workers earning less than 200,000 kroner will pay around 10,000 kroner …

Why 2025 will be a great year for viewing Northern Lights in Sweden and Norway

The sun goes through cycles, and we're at the peak of an 11-year solar cycle right now, which means more solar flares and sunspots in the year ahead. READ ALSO: Essential tips for taking the best pictures of the Northern Lights This suggests the …

What consumers in Norway should expect from energy bills at the start of 2025

Energy customers in southern Norway have been told to expect electricity prices to stabilise at higher levels, business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv reported on Tuesday. “In the first quarter, both southern Norway and eastern Norway can expect prices …

Missing Norway man found safe

NORWAY —Robert Coleman, 86, was safely located, Maine State Police reported Monday evening. The Norway Police Department had issued a silver alert Monday morning for Coleman, who has cognitive issues. He was safely located in Dexter, said Maine State …