We were quite shocked by this announcement, says Atle Bjurström, chairman of the journalists' club, to Kulturnytt.
He describes the cutbacks as one of the largest for Norwegian public service in modern times. Staffing will be reduced from the current 3,100 positions.
Until 1 October, all employees at NRK can apply for severance pay.
This year, Swedish broadcaster SVT presented a savings package to reduce its costs by 355 million kronor. As a result, around 100 people have had to leave.
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