Government moves to grant municipalities power to ban short-term rentals
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The government is proposing a new law that would allow municipalities to regulate or ban short-term rentals. While intended to stabilize local housing, the measure is being framed as a shock to the economy. It is a day for such warnings: an emergency alert was issued over the risk of disruptions to water and power supplies, and a lawyer has cautioned cohabiting couples that they risk losing their entire assets without better legal protections.
Equinor reported its highest profits since 2022. For the public, this is a mixed success; record earnings for the energy giant are expected to push home loan interest rates higher. Elsewhere, Aker Solutions saw its stock fall after forecasting a revenue drop in 2027, and the national carrier SAS warned passengers against making costly mistakes as a strike continues.
Seven people were detained following a major operation in Finnmark, while new witnesses are expected to testify in the appeal hearing for Marius Borg H iby. In Oslo, officials are investigating a crane incident described as very serious. Finally, a professor has warned that the arrival of robotaxis in Europe could disrupt public transport systems, an advance that may arrive before the legislation to manage it.