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 June brings the beginning of summer to Norway, making it a highly anticipated month. From holiday pay and school breaks to possible law changes, here is everything you should have on your radar heading into June. https://www.thelocal.no/20260527/key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-june-2026 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:39:44 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-june-2026 Moving to a new country always comes with a learning curve, but for English speakers in Norway, the local language can lead to some truly surprising and hilarious moments, as Irene Andrade explains. https://www.thelocal.no/20260529/boning-and-other-norwegian-words-that-sound-wrong-in-english Fri, 29 May 2026 14:23:38 +0200 boning-and-other-norwegian-words-that-sound-wrong-in-english Norway's royal family said Friday that Crown Prince Haakon was cutting a forthcoming trip to Japan short because of the health of his wife Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung illness. https://www.thelocal.no/20260529/norways-crown-prince-cuts-japan-trip-short-over-wifes-health Fri, 29 May 2026 14:17:12 +0200 norways-crown-prince-cuts-japan-trip-short-over-wifes-health Anyone who moves to a new country will miss things about home, but there are certain aspects particular to life in Norway that will make you yearn for where you came from. https://www.thelocal.no/20240927/five-things-foreigners-miss-the-most-after-moving-to-norway Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:10:48 +0200 five-things-foreigners-miss-the-most-after-moving-to-norway Today’s Norwegian word of the day should hopefully shed some light on Norwegians’ love for the outdoors. https://www.thelocal.no/20230113/norwegian-word-of-the-day-friluftsliv Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:06:23 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-friluftsliv Whether you just arrived in Norway or have lived here for years, we want to hear about your experience searching for a new home. Were you affected by discrimination or any other barriers? https://www.thelocal.no/20260528/have-your-say-have-you-faced-discrimination-while-flat-hunting-in-norway Thu, 28 May 2026 16:26:58 +0200 have-your-say-have-you-faced-discrimination-while-flat-hunting-in-norway Norway's Queen Sonja, 88, left hospital on Thursday after a night of treatment for heart troubles, her husband King Harald said while adding his fears for Crown Princess Mette-Marit. https://www.thelocal.no/20260528/norways-queen-sonja-in-hospital-with-heart-trouble Thu, 28 May 2026 10:13:56 +0200 norways-queen-sonja-in-hospital-with-heart-trouble Norway is growing sceptical of immigration as a new report revealed that half of the population is now reluctant to accept more immigrants and increasingly concerned about its impact on national identity. https://www.thelocal.no/20260528/revealed-half-of-norwegians-want-a-block-on-accepting-more-immigrants Thu, 28 May 2026 15:27:28 +0200 revealed-half-of-norwegians-want-a-block-on-accepting-more-immigrants Summer is around the corner, so here is our list of the best places to cool off and take a dip in Oslo. https://www.thelocal.no/20210708/the-six-best-places-to-swim-outdoors-in-oslo-this-summer Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:47:21 +0200 the-six-best-places-to-swim-outdoors-in-oslo-this-summer Waiting for a residence permit in Norway can feel like your life is on pause. You’re physically here, but the legal limbo leaves you uncertain about what you can and can't do - especially when it comes to working or volunteering. https://www.thelocal.no/20251121/udi-limbo-can-i-work-or-volunteer-in-norway-whilst-waiting-for-residency-permit Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:58:41 +0100 udi-limbo-can-i-work-or-volunteer-in-norway-whilst-waiting-for-residency-permit Festivals, pride events, unique summer celebrations and more are featured in our roundup of the best events happening in Norway in June 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20260527/whats-on-the-best-events-in-norway-in-june-2026 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:58:45 +0200 whats-on-the-best-events-in-norway-in-june-2026 The majority of Norway's workforce is unionised, meaning you will more than likely need to become familiar with the details of today's word. https://www.thelocal.no/20230425/norwegian-word-of-the-day-tariffavtale Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:04:27 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-tariffavtale The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiralling impacts of the climate crisis". https://www.thelocal.no/20260527/europe-heatwave-a-brutal-reminder-of-climate-change Wed, 27 May 2026 15:22:09 +0200 europe-heatwave-a-brutal-reminder-of-climate-change Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic. https://www.thelocal.no/20260526/explained-why-europe-is-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:20 +0200 explained-why-europe-is-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said Tuesday he was concerned about the health of his wife Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and whose condition he said has worsened recently. https://www.thelocal.no/20260526/norway-crown-prince-worried-about-wifes-health Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:07 +0200 norway-crown-prince-worried-about-wifes-health What are the practical differences between an Enkeltpersonforetak (ENK) and an Aksjeselskap (AS), the two types of company used by people freelancing or starting their own business in Norway? https://www.thelocal.no/20250722/enk-or-as-what-company-type-should-you-use-for-your-norwegian-business Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:47:53 +0200 enk-or-as-what-company-type-should-you-use-for-your-norwegian-business On a Sunday morning in April, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Norway. While the tremors were minor and there were no injuries, the event sparked new debates about how prone to earthquakes Norway is. https://www.thelocal.no/20260428/explained-why-oslo-experiences-earthquakes-and-what-the-risk-is Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:05:44 +0200 explained-why-oslo-experiences-earthquakes-and-what-the-risk-is Pigs aren’t always the luckiest animals, but if somebody in Norway calls you a lucky pig, they are happy for you. https://www.thelocal.no/20240710/norwegian-word-of-the-day-heldiggris Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:16:00 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-heldiggris With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences? https://www.thelocal.no/20260523/are-government-language-tests-in-europe-integration-policy-or-just-political-posturing Sat, 23 May 2026 10:24:29 +0200 are-government-language-tests-in-europe-integration-policy-or-just-political-posturing War is now a possibility in Norway, by the prime minister's own admission. The country, which borders Russia, has gone into "total defence" mode, preparing its population for the worst in light of the fighting in Ukraine. https://www.thelocal.no/20260523/on-russias-doorstep-norway-goes-total-defence-mode Sat, 23 May 2026 08:50:09 +0200 on-russias-doorstep-norway-goes-total-defence-mode