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 Becoming a citizen of Norway opens up numerous opportunities, and one of the main questions new Norwegian citizens often have is whether they need to obtain a Norwegian passport. https://www.thelocal.no/20231113/do-you-need-to-get-a-norwegian-passport-after-obtaining-citizenship Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:34:25 +0100 do-you-need-to-get-a-norwegian-passport-after-obtaining-citizenship Ending a rental contract as a tenant in Norway can be quite complicated. Understanding these rules is essential for the process to unfold smoothly. https://www.thelocal.no/20231205/how-to-get-out-of-a-rental-contract-in-norway Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:28:39 +0100 how-to-get-out-of-a-rental-contract-in-norway Every year, a survey dives into the sexual habits of Norwegians, and this year’s findings are likely to leave many feeling... unsatisfied. https://www.thelocal.no/20260422/sad-numbers-new-survey-reveals-frustrated-sex-lives-of-norwegians Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:10:24 +0200 sad-numbers-new-survey-reveals-frustrated-sex-lives-of-norwegians In Norway, one of the most dangerous animals is also one of the smallest: the tick. It is important that as the temperatures get warmer this spring, you are aware of how to protect yourself and your family. https://www.thelocal.no/20260422/explained-how-to-protect-yourself-during-norways-tick-season Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:52:40 +0200 explained-how-to-protect-yourself-during-norways-tick-season Higher power prices raise cost of Norgespris, confusion about French snus ban, and other news from Norway on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260422/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-236 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200 today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-236 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 If you've considered buying a weekend, summer or winter retreat in Norway, there are several things to consider as a resident and someone who only lives in the country part-time. https://www.thelocal.no/20230612/reader-question-what-are-the-rules-for-buying-a-holiday-home-in-norway Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:52:47 +0200 reader-question-what-are-the-rules-for-buying-a-holiday-home-in-norway Taking certain Norwegian delicacies through airports in Norway can bring you to the attention of security guards as Tuva Hassel found out. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/the-norwegian-delicacies-that-might-get-you-stopped-at-airport-security Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:12:40 +0200 the-norwegian-delicacies-that-might-get-you-stopped-at-airport-security Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:54 +0200 stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Looking forward to summer? Southern Norway is set to enjoy a great week of summer weather, but it might not last long. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/southern-norway-to-bask-in-warmer-weather-than-barcelona Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:44:58 +0200 southern-norway-to-bask-in-warmer-weather-than-barcelona Conservative Party against extending tax cuts on fuel, Parliament to force government to release NAV scandal report, and other news from Norway on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-234 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:50:06 +0200 today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-234 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 As the snow melts away and Norwegians emerge from their winter hibernation, April and May signal the start of something truly Norwegian: dugnad season. And foreigners shouldn't avoid it. https://www.thelocal.no/20250520/six-reasons-why-foreigners-shouldnt-skip-dugnad-in-norway Tue, 20 May 2025 13:51:50 +0200 six-reasons-why-foreigners-shouldnt-skip-dugnad-in-norway More than 1,900 hospitality workers across Norway went on strike on Sunday, April 19th, after mediation between unions and employers failed. https://www.thelocal.no/20260420/norways-hospitality-sector-hit-by-strike-after-wage-talks-break-down Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:22:28 +0200 norways-hospitality-sector-hit-by-strike-after-wage-talks-break-down Pollen season in Norway begins earlier every year. Here are several tips to hopefully help get you through the season unscathed. https://www.thelocal.no/20240410/everything-you-need-to-know-to-survive-norways-pollen-season Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:10:26 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-to-survive-norways-pollen-season Getting approval from immigration authorities in Norway is a long process that takes a heavy mental and physical toll. Readers of The Local explain how their lives have been impacted whilst waiting for Norwegian authorities to respond. https://www.thelocal.no/20260414/i-am-powerless-the-human-cost-of-norways-immigration-waiting-game Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:35:55 +0200 i-am-powerless-the-human-cost-of-norways-immigration-waiting-game The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war. https://www.thelocal.no/20260418/airlines-fear-jet-fuel-rationing-due-to-mideast-war Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0200 airlines-fear-jet-fuel-rationing-due-to-mideast-war Norwegian citizenship is often lauded as a fantastic option with very few negatives. So, what are the potential downsides? https://www.thelocal.no/20230317/reader-question-are-there-any-downsides-to-norwegian-citizenship Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:13:27 +0100 reader-question-are-there-any-downsides-to-norwegian-citizenship Whether you have recently arrived in Norway or have worked here before but are now unemployed or looking for a new opportunity, this is how you should start your job search. https://www.thelocal.no/20240126/first-steps-what-to-know-when-searching-for-a-job-in-norway Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:21:27 +0100 first-steps-what-to-know-when-searching-for-a-job-in-norway The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers. https://www.thelocal.no/20260417/how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:53 +0200 how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe