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 Moving ranks as one of life’s greatest stressors and moving overseas definitely amplifies the anxiety. But as an American who’s immigrated twice to Norway (and doesn’t speak Norwegian yet), Kimberly Singleton has a few tips to streamline the process. https://www.thelocal.no/20251105/get-expert-help-how-americans-can-make-the-move-to-norway-easier Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:22:14 +0100 get-expert-help-how-americans-can-make-the-move-to-norway-easier For Americans living in Norway, getting a Norwegian driving licence is not the simple swap process it is for Europeans. Kimberly Singleton, who has been through the process, explains what Americans need to do and the tests they need take. https://www.thelocal.no/20251022/how-americans-in-norway-can-get-a-norwegian-driving-licence Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:23:55 +0200 how-americans-in-norway-can-get-a-norwegian-driving-licence Americans who live abroad know all too well they can't escape the IRS. But they may not necessarily be aware of the painful tax traps specific to Norway. Norwegian tax lawyer Martin Wikborg explains the worst of them. https://www.thelocal.no/20240129/the-five-worst-tax-traps-for-american-citizens-in-norway Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:43:24 +0100 the-five-worst-tax-traps-for-american-citizens-in-norway Navigating two tax systems as an American living in Norway can be a headache-inducing process. So, is it worth shelling out for professional help? We asked our readers. https://www.thelocal.no/20240201/americans-in-norway-is-it-worth-paying-for-professional-help-with-taxes Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:51:06 +0100 americans-in-norway-is-it-worth-paying-for-professional-help-with-taxes Americans living in Norway know all too well that they’ll still need to file with the IRS due to the US’s global tax policy. The Local spoke to tax experts about the steps US nationals in Norway can take to avoid being taxed twice. https://www.thelocal.no/20250328/the-steps-americans-in-norway-can-take-to-minimise-or-avoid-double-taxation Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:36:23 +0100 the-steps-americans-in-norway-can-take-to-minimise-or-avoid-double-taxation The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe. https://www.thelocal.no/20250304/new-us-bill-could-restrict-voting-rights-of-americans-abroad Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:12:26 +0100 new-us-bill-could-restrict-voting-rights-of-americans-abroad Norwegian tax returns have been sent out, and the deadline for filing American tax returns is just around the corner. Here are the most important dates to keep in mind during tax season. https://www.thelocal.no/20250402/the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-norway-need-to-know-about Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:37:32 +0200 the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-norway-need-to-know-about Moving to a new country comes with excitement and challenges, and Norway - home to a large international community - is no exception. If you’re an American in Norway, we want to hear your story. https://www.thelocal.no/20250312/have-your-say-whats-it-like-to-be-an-american-in-norway Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:03:01 +0100 have-your-say-whats-it-like-to-be-an-american-in-norway Donald Trump will be the next US President, we want to hear from our American readers on how they feel. https://www.thelocal.no/20241106/americans-in-norway-share-your-feelings-about-the-us-presidential-election Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:55:36 +0100 americans-in-norway-share-your-feelings-about-the-us-presidential-election The 2024 US election is too close to call right now, and the result will be historic whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump is elected president. Here’s how you can watch the results unfold from Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20241104/how-to-watch-the-us-election-results-in-norway Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:05:30 +0100 how-to-watch-the-us-election-results-in-norway The US presidential election takes place on Tuesday November 5th. Can Americans who live in Norway still get their vote in on time? https://www.thelocal.no/20241030/is-it-too-late-to-vote-in-the-us-election-from-norway-2 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:53:47 +0100 is-it-too-late-to-vote-in-the-us-election-from-norway-2 As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, here's what Americans in Norway need to know about voting from overseas. https://www.thelocal.no/20240821/americans-in-norway-how-to-vote-from-abroad-in-the-us-presidential-election Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:03:56 +0200 americans-in-norway-how-to-vote-from-abroad-in-the-us-presidential-election Americans living in Europe face myriad tax and financial complications due to the US policy of citizenship-based taxation. Brandon Mitchener, executive director of the campaign group Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, explains why the system needs to change. https://www.thelocal.no/20240809/opinion-unfair-tax-policies-for-americans-abroad-must-change Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:52:23 +0200 opinion-unfair-tax-policies-for-americans-abroad-must-change Six months after launching Oslo's only English language bookstore, Seattle native Indigo Trigg-Hauger doesn't regret a thing. https://www.thelocal.no/20240430/its-rare-in-norway-for-strangers-to-talk-but-when-they-swap-books-they-do Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:05:17 +0200 its-rare-in-norway-for-strangers-to-talk-but-when-they-swap-books-they-do As primary elections hot up across the United States, here's everything Americans in Europe need to know about voting from overseas. https://www.thelocal.no/20240115/how-americans-in-europe-can-vote-in-the-us-primary-elections Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:57:03 +0100 how-americans-in-europe-can-vote-in-the-us-primary-elections More than 3,000 American citizens formally gave up their US citizenship last year but that number reflected a drop when compared to some recent years, with suggestions that many who are intending to renounce are delaying the move. https://www.thelocal.no/20240209/why-fewer-american-nationals-are-renouncing-their-us-citizenship Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:05:02 +0100 why-fewer-american-nationals-are-renouncing-their-us-citizenship The United States operates citizenship-based taxation, which can have serious consequences for Americans living abroad. Tell us how you are affected and what advice you have for fellow Americans in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20240123/americans-in-norway-how-does-us-citizenship-based-taxation-impact-you Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:46:29 +0100 americans-in-norway-how-does-us-citizenship-based-taxation-impact-you Thousands of American citizens in Europe and their 'Accidental’ American compatriots pay steep costs to give up their US passports each year. Helen Burggraf explains why the numbers have been growing. https://www.thelocal.no/20231018/why-more-and-more-americans-in-europe-are-renouncing-their-us-citizenship Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:12:31 +0200 why-more-and-more-americans-in-europe-are-renouncing-their-us-citizenship If you need to apply for a new US passport from Norway or just renew your current one, there are a couple of things you should know about the process. https://www.thelocal.no/20230502/how-to-renew-or-apply-for-a-us-passport-from-norway Tue, 02 May 2023 14:57:25 +0200 how-to-renew-or-apply-for-a-us-passport-from-norway Thousands of Americans have chosen to call Norway home, but how many have moved to the country from the United States, and where in Norway do they live?  https://www.thelocal.no/20230222/how-many-americans-call-norway-home-and-where-do-they-live Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:21:53 +0100 how-many-americans-call-norway-home-and-where-do-they-live