https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Thursday, May 14th, marks Ascension Day, which means a day off work in Norway. Here's why the day is celebrated. https://www.thelocal.no/20250528/why-ascension-day-is-a-public-holiday-in-norway Wed, 28 May 2025 12:23:56 +0200 why-ascension-day-is-a-public-holiday-in-norway Norway's traditional national costume, the bunad, plays a massive role in special events in the Scandinavian country and is of great cultural importance. https://www.thelocal.no/20210930/bunads-what-you-need-to-know-about-norways-national-costume Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:31:17 +0200 bunads-what-you-need-to-know-about-norways-national-costume Starting Friday, May 15th, Netflix will increase its subscription prices in Norway by about 20 percent. https://www.thelocal.no/20260514/netflix-raises-prices-in-norway Thu, 14 May 2026 10:51:12 +0200 netflix-raises-prices-in-norway More than half of drivers in Norway say their next car will be electric as a response to soaring fuel prices, the country's auto association said Wednesday, May 13th. https://www.thelocal.no/20260514/electric-vehicle-interest-surges-in-norway-as-fuel-prices-soar Thu, 14 May 2026 09:46:20 +0200 electric-vehicle-interest-surges-in-norway-as-fuel-prices-soar Despite loving so much of what the country has to offer, not all foreign residents in Norway stay forever. Many reach a point when they want to return home or move to another country, as Mari Wachelke explains with the help of some of those who left. https://www.thelocal.no/20260109/i-cant-say-i-wasnt-warned-the-reasons-foreign-residents-leave-norway Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:44:25 +0100 i-cant-say-i-wasnt-warned-the-reasons-foreign-residents-leave-norway For many Norwegians, May 17th is even bigger than Christmas. Here are eight tips for getting the most out of the nation's most important celebration. https://www.thelocal.no/20260513/how-you-can-celebrate-norways-national-day-on-may-17th Wed, 13 May 2026 13:32:16 +0200 how-you-can-celebrate-norways-national-day-on-may-17th May in Norway brings flags, parades, and several well-deserved long weekends. But for many people, especially those in hospitality and retail, work goes on as usual. So, what does this mean for your pay? https://www.thelocal.no/20260513/are-all-workers-entitled-to-be-paid-for-norways-may-public-holidays Wed, 13 May 2026 13:22:07 +0200 are-all-workers-entitled-to-be-paid-for-norways-may-public-holidays Ascension Day, or ‘Kristi himmelfartsdag’, is a public holiday in Norway. Here's what’s open and what’s closed. https://www.thelocal.no/20240506/whats-open-and-whats-closed-on-ascension-day-in-norway Mon, 06 May 2024 12:43:28 +0200 whats-open-and-whats-closed-on-ascension-day-in-norway After Norges Bank raised the key interest rate to 4.25 percent on Thursday, May 7th (the first increase since 2023), Norway’s commercial banks followed suit. https://www.thelocal.no/20260512/which-norwegian-banks-are-raising-interest-rates-2 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:42:48 +0200 which-norwegian-banks-are-raising-interest-rates-2 The Norwegian government aims to keep more people in work by increasing the use of graded sick leave, rather than granting full sick leave as the default during GP visits. So what are the measures you need to know? https://www.thelocal.no/20260512/explained-norways-new-sick-leave-measures-and-how-they-will-affect-you Tue, 12 May 2026 15:23:26 +0200 explained-norways-new-sick-leave-measures-and-how-they-will-affect-you Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby, charged with raping four women and other acts of violence, is due to receive his verdict on June 15th, the Oslo court said Monday, May 11th. https://www.thelocal.no/20260512/verdict-for-son-of-norways-crown-princess-due-in-june Tue, 12 May 2026 10:13:23 +0200 verdict-for-son-of-norways-crown-princess-due-in-june Norway's Constitution Day, marked on May 17th, is the most widely celebrated day in the country. The festive atmosphere can be felt in every city and town in Norway, making it an exceptional experience. https://www.thelocal.no/20230516/why-does-norway-celebrate-may-17th Tue, 16 May 2023 13:25:57 +0200 why-does-norway-celebrate-may-17th Norway’s biggest day of the year is just around the corner. On May 17th, the country is filled with red, white, and blue as everyone celebrates Constitution Day, but we want to know what our readers really think about it. https://www.thelocal.no/20260511/have-your-say-how-do-you-feel-about-norways-national-day Mon, 11 May 2026 13:09:14 +0200 have-your-say-how-do-you-feel-about-norways-national-day Music fans in Norway have a lot to look forward to in 2026. Big names from the UK and the US are set to perform at venues ranging from huge arenas to scenic parks. Here is your chronological guide to the must-see artists. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/live-music-the-big-british-and-american-artists-performing-in-norway-in-2026 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:32 +0200 live-music-the-big-british-and-american-artists-performing-in-norway-in-2026 Three foreign tourists on a fishing trip were found dead overnight off the west coast of Norway, rescuers said on Monday, May 11th. https://www.thelocal.no/20260511/three-foreign-tourists-die-on-fishing-trip-in-norway Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:40 +0200 three-foreign-tourists-die-on-fishing-trip-in-norway Going to the supermarket in Norway is becoming increasingly expensive, as new data revealed the mounting pressure on the Norwegian economy. https://www.thelocal.no/20260511/from-chocolate-to-coffee-norway-sees-sharp-rise-in-food-prices Mon, 11 May 2026 11:17:07 +0200 from-chocolate-to-coffee-norway-sees-sharp-rise-in-food-prices There are several common rental disputes in Norway, whether it's deposits, the rent being hiked, complaints about guests, or whether you can have a pet. But what does the law say about them? https://www.thelocal.no/20230908/renting-in-norway-the-most-common-disputes-between-tenants-and-landlords Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:36:22 +0200 renting-in-norway-the-most-common-disputes-between-tenants-and-landlords Scandinavia's SAS airline is cancelling nearly 1,200 flights in May as it braces for soaring jet fuel prices as a result of the closure of the Straits of Hormuz. https://www.thelocal.no/20260505/sas-cancels-1200-flights-in-may-due-to-fuel-shortages Tue, 05 May 2026 10:53:50 +0200 sas-cancels-1200-flights-in-may-due-to-fuel-shortages A new report has revealed that foreigners in Norway face persistent barriers to career advancement, fair pay, and a safe work environment. This has sparked an urgent debate about what workplaces can do to improve integration and promote equal opportunities. https://www.thelocal.no/20260508/what-companies-in-norway-can-do-to-boost-equal-opportunities-for-foreigners Fri, 08 May 2026 16:04:47 +0200 what-companies-in-norway-can-do-to-boost-equal-opportunities-for-foreigners Many newcomers to Norway dream of building friendships with fellow parents who understand the experiences and trials of parenthood. We've put together a roadmap to make the process easier. https://www.thelocal.no/20240311/how-to-make-friends-with-other-parents-in-norway Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:51:58 +0100 how-to-make-friends-with-other-parents-in-norway