https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A recent court ruling which was hailed as a major victory for part-time employees seeking fair pay in Norway has sparked a push back from employers’ groups, whose response could mean fewer hours and less steady income for many workers. https://www.thelocal.com/20260227/historic-win-for-norways-part-time-workers-sparks-employer-backlash Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:44:46 +0100 historic-win-for-norways-part-time-workers-sparks-employer-backlash Countries in Europe are competing hard to recruit international IT talent. Which Nordic country offers the best prospects to those who have the skills, and how do they compare to Germany? https://www.thelocal.com/20250130/how-does-pay-for-software-developers-in-the-nordic-countries-compare-to-germany Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:18:43 +0100 how-does-pay-for-software-developers-in-the-nordic-countries-compare-to-germany Norway’s finance minister said Wednesday that consumers in Norway had enjoyed better economic conditions than their Swedish counterparts. So, does this claim hold up? https://www.thelocal.com/20240605/fact-check-is-norway-really-better-off-than-sweden-right-now Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:58:56 +0200 fact-check-is-norway-really-better-off-than-sweden-right-now Norway’s unions and employer organisations will soon thrash out terms on this year’s collective bargaining agreements. Many expect workers to see a real wage bump. https://www.thelocal.com/20240220/could-a-long-period-of-stagnant-real-wages-in-norway-be-about-to-end Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:18:43 +0100 could-a-long-period-of-stagnant-real-wages-in-norway-be-about-to-end