Europe Norway One out of four Norwegians, around 1.088.300 adults, do not hold a credit card, according to recent data
Europe Norway A combination of stable and probably lower interest rates next year, together with an imminent reduction in capital requirements for first-time homebuyers, is likely to facilitate entry into the Norwegian market for high-priced homes
Europe Norway Although the price of stamps has increased over the years, postal revenues do not cover the costs of delivery to residential addresses; daily delivery has already been discontinued and Norwegians only receive mail at home two or three days a week
Europe Norway A solid majority of the Norwegian Parliament voted in favour of extending women's right to self-determined abortion from 12 to 18 weeks of pregnancy; previous law had not been changed for 46 years
Europe Norway Oslo city officials hope that the Christmas tree sent as a gift for London's Trafalgar Square will arrive in good condition this year, after critics in past years; it is a symbol of Norway's gratitude for the help Britain offered during World War II