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 If you are concerned about the potential changes to Norway’s citizenship rules, you can participate in the public consultation process and make your voice heard. https://www.thelocal.no/20260630/how-you-can-have-your-say-on-norways-planned-new-citizenship-rules Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:15:05 +0200 how-you-can-have-your-say-on-norways-planned-new-citizenship-rules July is arguably the peak month for summer festivals in Norway. With most people on holiday and the summer weather at its best, the country hosts several can't-miss events featuring top international artists. https://www.thelocal.no/20260630/whats-on-in-norway-the-best-cultural-events-in-july-2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:24:36 +0200 whats-on-in-norway-the-best-cultural-events-in-july-2026 In Norway, self-employed people must manage their finances, pay taxes, and comply with various regulations. One crucial decision you'll face is hiring an accountant or handling your financial affairs independently. https://www.thelocal.no/20231020/do-you-need-an-accountant-in-norway-if-you-are-self-employed Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:56:06 +0200 do-you-need-an-accountant-in-norway-if-you-are-self-employed Norways expects fewer asylum seekers in 2026, new northern "resilience centre" established amid Russian threats, and more news from Norway on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260630/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-244 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:19:46 +0200 today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-244 On July 1st 2026, a number of changes to laws and regulations will come into effect in Norway. Here is a breakdown of the main updates affecting residents and the international community living in the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20260629/listed-norways-new-laws-that-come-into-force-in-july-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:49:04 +0200 listed-norways-new-laws-that-come-into-force-in-july-2026 From the start of Norway's so-called "common holidays" (fellesferie) to major law updates and the annual nationwide memorials marking the Utøya massacre, here is a run through of the main changes and events in Norway in July 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20260629/key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-july-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:01:17 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-july-2026 We’ll gladly explain the meaning of this polite Norwegian word which can be used many times a day. https://www.thelocal.no/20240216/norwegian-word-of-the-day-gjerne Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:54:29 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-gjerne Sweden will become one of the cheapest countries in Europe for petrol and diesel when it slashes taxes on July 1st. https://www.thelocal.no/20260629/norwegian-drivers-set-to-flock-to-sweden-as-fuel-prices-plummet-to-1999-levels Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:43:08 +0200 norwegian-drivers-set-to-flock-to-sweden-as-fuel-prices-plummet-to-1999-levels The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent. https://www.thelocal.no/20260628/more-than-1300-excess-deaths-recorded-in-europe-heatwave-who Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:38:51 +0200 more-than-1300-excess-deaths-recorded-in-europe-heatwave-who Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation. https://www.thelocal.no/20260628/records-tumble-as-european-heatwave-moves-east Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:03:28 +0200 records-tumble-as-european-heatwave-moves-east It won't do much for your spoken or written Norwegian, but one of the best ways to tune your ear to understanding any language nowadays is to listen to podcasts. Here are some of the best podcasts out there for learners of Norwegian. https://www.thelocal.no/20250514/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-and-perfecting-your-norwegian Wed, 14 May 2025 10:43:20 +0200 the-best-podcasts-for-learning-and-perfecting-your-norwegian Norway is a country full of unique cultural traditions and quirks, so it should be no surprise that living with Norwegians can come with a few surprises. https://www.thelocal.no/20241004/five-unexpected-things-you-learn-living-with-norwegians Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:15:54 +0200 five-unexpected-things-you-learn-living-with-norwegians From oil workers to healthcare staff, even children in daycare, all of Norway is getting in on a viral trend to support their team in the World Cup: pretending to row aboard a longship, flags in hand. https://www.thelocal.no/20260627/norways-viral-viking-row-has-whole-country-rowing Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:32:26 +0200 norways-viral-viking-row-has-whole-country-rowing Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260627/eu-worries-jet-fuel-supply-situation-to-worsen Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:14:32 +0200 eu-worries-jet-fuel-supply-situation-to-worsen Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's 4-1 World Cup defeat against France, saying it was a "no-brainer". https://www.thelocal.no/20260627/norway-coach-defends-decision-to-leave-out-haaland-odegaard-against-france Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:48:39 +0200 norway-coach-defends-decision-to-leave-out-haaland-odegaard-against-france Life in Norway's second-largest city can be challenging at times. We've put together a list of life hacks to help you acclimate to day-to-day life in the "rain capital of Norway." https://www.thelocal.no/20221123/bergen-life-hacks-five-things-that-make-life-in-the-city-easier Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:58:04 +0100 bergen-life-hacks-five-things-that-make-life-in-the-city-easier Navigating Norway's immigration laws can be complex. Fortunately, several organisations provide free guidance to people facing immigration challenges. https://www.thelocal.no/20240213/explained-where-to-get-free-immigration-advice-in-norway Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:02:18 +0100 explained-where-to-get-free-immigration-advice-in-norway The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent. https://www.thelocal.no/20260626/european-heatwaves-unlikely-accomplice-is-an-ocean-cold-blob Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:20:28 +0200 european-heatwaves-unlikely-accomplice-is-an-ocean-cold-blob Following proposed changes to Norway's citizenship rules, The Local is asking readers what they think and whether they'd be impacted. Take part in our reader survey here. https://www.thelocal.no/20260626/tell-us-are-you-worried-by-norways-plan-to-toughen-citizenship-rules Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:02:39 +0200 tell-us-are-you-worried-by-norways-plan-to-toughen-citizenship-rules Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic. https://www.thelocal.no/20260626/climate-change-to-blame-as-heatwave-hits-europes-economies Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:44:21 +0200 climate-change-to-blame-as-heatwave-hits-europes-economies