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The Indian Home Ministry has taken a significant step to enhance the internal security system by signing an MoU between Rashtriya Raksha University and Sashastra Seema Bal for special security training courses.

The Norwegian Statistics Bureau expresses doubt over the likelihood of interest rate cuts this year due to rising costs and higher import prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

The Norwegian Statistics Bureau anticipates no interest rate cuts in 2023 due to high inflation and rising import costs from the Middle East conflict.

Over 55,000 people immigrated to Norway in the past year, with Ukrainians making up the largest group, according to new data from Statistics Norway.

According to new statistics from Statistics Norway, the expected lifespan has increased to 81.6 years for men and 84.8 years for women.

Fertility rates in Norway are increasing, particularly among women aged 30-34, while immigrant women's fertility rates have fallen below the national average due to trends associated with immigration from countries like Ukraine.

Statistics show that the average number of children born per Norwegian woman has increased slightly to 1.48 in 2025, primarily due to more births among women aged 30 to 34.

New data from Statistics Norway shows an increase in fertility to 1.48 children per woman in 2025, with notable contributions from women aged 30-34.

Consumer prices in Norway increased by 2.7% from February 2025 to February 2026, largely due to electricity price trends, according to the latest report by Statistics Norway.

The cultural report from SSB indicates a decline in cinema and theater attendance in Norway, despite an increase in other cultural offerings in 2025 compared to 2023.

Household purchasing power in Norway has increased in 2024 and 2025 after a decline in the previous two years, according to SSB.

Statistics Norway has apologized for incorrect data suggesting a significant increase in young farmers in Norway, clarifying there has actually been a slight decline in their numbers.

Norway's population increased by 33,100 in 2025, driven by a rise in births and immigration, according to Statistics Norway (SSB).

Norway's population rose by 33,100 in 2025, driven by a surplus of births and net immigration, despite a decline in immigration numbers from previous years.

Electricity prices for households in Norway have fallen by 2% from 2024 to 2025, resulting in the lowest prices since 2020.

Norway's mainland GDP grew by 1.8% last year, with private sector growth leading at 1.9%.

Norway's economy experienced a normal growth of 1.8% in Mainland Norway last year, with private sector growth leading the way.