AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInterest Rates: Norges Bank held its policy rate at 4.5%, warning that borrowing costs may need to stay high as inflation remains above target. Labour Market: Norway has 34,000 unfilled jobs, with health and care services facing the biggest shortage at 9,200 vacancies. Border Security: Norway plans to strengthen its military presence near Russia and deploy NASAMS sensors to track drones. Ukraine Diplomacy: Norway is among the European countries involved in efforts to coordinate peace talks, after Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin; Italy has urged the EU to appoint a single negotiator. Norway also pledged support for Ukraine’s defence industry. Norwegian Research: University of Bergen scientists found that waters around the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have grown bluer and greener over two decades, possibly linked to rising microplastic pollution. They say further research is needed to confirm the cause.
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