Soon 5 million of us!The population of Norway is now 4 973 000. On March 19th there will be five million of us, according to Statistics Norway. Population growth this quarter was slightly lower than last year, but was the second highest ever recorded in any quarter. Seventy per cent of the growth was due to net immigration. The population grew by a total of 20 050 in the 3rd quarter; almost three times as much as in the years prior to 2004. There were only small changes in the number of births, deaths and migration compared to last year. (Press release)
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Orjan Johannesen from Norway, was awarded the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2012. Representing Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, the young chef from Hordaland won the competition among the best chefs in Europe. Since the start of Bocuse d'Or in 1987, several Norwegians have shown good results in the prestigous competition. 20 Nations take part in Bocuse d'Or Lyon, whereas the 12 best compete again for Bocuse d'Or in Lyon January..
The price index for passenger air transport reached a new low during last year's final quarter. Price indices relating to road transport remained relatively stable, while the index for ocean transport rose by 5.6 per cent from the 3rd to 4th quarter of 2011.
The total index for passenger air transport fell by 3.4 per cent compared to the 3rd quarter of 2011, and by 13.6 per cent compared to the 4th quarter of 2010. Business trips contributed the most to the decline..
