SUS plans to cut 250 jobs

Rogaland / Stavanger news from the past 48 hours: the management of Stavanger universitetssjukehus (SUS) wants to cut at least 250 full-time equivalents to get its 2027 budget back in balance, while Equinor is carrying out work on its new offshore helicopters after hundreds of noise complaints. In Sandnes, Nav’s publication of personal data on GitHub continues to draw reactions. The Strand crime news and several briefs round out this overview of Rogaland county.

Health: Rogaland / Stavanger news on cuts at SUS

The management of Stavanger universitetssjukehus (SUS) wants to cut at least 250 full-time positions to save the hospital’s finances in 2027 (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger). The information appears among the regional headlines from the past 48 hours. The nurses’ union describes the proposal as incomprehensible. SUS is the major university hospital for Stavanger and Rogaland county. The cuts would affect full-time positions, but the source does not specify which departments are concerned or the timetable.

The nurses’ union (Sykepleierforbundet) believes the plan is incomprehensible. According to NRK, management cites the need to improve the financial situation in 2027. No details are given about the consequences for patients or any possible bed closures. The issue directly affects employment and the organisation of healthcare in Rogaland.

Economy: Equinor and next-generation helicopters

Equinor is taking important measures on its new helicopters, which have been grounded again after hundreds of noise complaints (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger). The investment, presented as part of the future of the Norwegian continental shelf, is affected by these recurring problems. The source quotes a phrase comparing the operation to “patching up a leaking boat”.

The helicopters are used for transport to offshore facilities. The complaints concern noise. Equinor does not state in the source the exact number of aircraft involved or the duration of the work. The topic concerns the economic activity of Stavanger and Rogaland, where the oil and gas sector occupies an important position.

Public services: Nav data published online

NRK was alerted in late October 2026 to the presence of publicly accessible information online about Nav users (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger). The data had been published by Nav itself on GitHub. It included work stoppages, account numbers and payment histories for named individuals.

According to Nav, 26 people were directly affected. Members of their families, including children and spouses, are also mentioned along with their personal numbers. Jonny Sjursen, from Sandnes, is among those affected. He says he is « shocked » and explains that one hears about other people’s data being published before finding oneself in the same situation. He is a Sandnes Frp (Progress Party) representative, NRK reports.

Urban planning, sport and local life

Stavanger Aftenblad will publish an article on Wednesday 11 November 2026 entitled “Stavanger skal ha plass til både gjester og fastboende” (“Stavanger must have room for both visitors and permanent residents”). The title refers to the question of Stavanger’s capacity to accommodate both visitors and permanent residents. The source does not specify the planned measures or the districts concerned.

On the same day, Stavanger Aftenblad reports that a Viking attacker did not wish to speak, saying he had needed some calm. The publication also notes that Risa has won a bridge contract in Møre og Romsdal. These items relate to local and sporting life, with no direct connection to health or industrial matters.

📌 Local briefs

At Jørpeland in the municipality of Strand (east of Stavanger), a fire broke out in the roof of a multi-unit residential building on Wednesday afternoon; neighbours were urged to stay indoors and close their windows because of the smoke, and two people are reported to have inhaled smoke (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger).

A 17-year-old from Stavanger was sentenced by the Gulating Court of Appeal to 13 years’ imprisonment (a form of preventive detention), with a minimum sentence of eight years and eight months, for participation in two gang murders in Sweden, three attempted murders, attempted human trafficking, aggravated rape of a child under 14, and violence against prison officers, three attempted murders, attempted human trafficking, aggravated rape of a child under 14, and violence against prison officers (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger).

Jørgen Strand Larsen withdrew due to an ankle injury from the Norway national team gathering ahead of the Nations League matches; Viking FK striker Erik Botheim replaces him in the squad. (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger).

Sources: NRK Rogaland / Stavanger, Stavanger Aftenblad, The Local Norway — Period: 11 November 2026 and 12 November 2026