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 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 The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace https://www.thelocal.no/20260624/explained-why-europe-is-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:20 +0200 explained-why-europe-is-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records, with trains disrupted and hospitals across the continent preparing for an influx of heat-afflicted patients. https://www.thelocal.no/20260623/latest-more-records-set-to-fall-as-deadly-europe-heatwave-drags-on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:39:12 +0200 latest-more-records-set-to-fall-as-deadly-europe-heatwave-drags-on EU countries have finally agreed on a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily? https://www.thelocal.no/20260616/what-europes-new-deal-for-airline-passenger-rights-means-for-you Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:31:49 +0200 what-europes-new-deal-for-airline-passenger-rights-means-for-you If you have been to a local Norwegian supermarket lately, you have probably noticed that the shelves look different. Norway’s food traditions change with the seasons, and summer is certainly not the exception. https://www.thelocal.no/20260602/explained-how-norwegians-change-their-diet-during-the-summer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:42:13 +0200 explained-how-norwegians-change-their-diet-during-the-summer Although Norway consistently ranks among the world's least corrupt nations, a series of high-profile scandals is challenging the country's clean image. Is the "trust system" working? https://www.thelocal.no/20260218/explained-is-norway-really-as-free-from-corruption-as-we-think Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:40:58 +0100 explained-is-norway-really-as-free-from-corruption-as-we-think After years of losing ground, Norway’s krone has suddenly become the world’s best-performing major currency. That could be good for consumers and travel, but it could have wider economic effects. https://www.thelocal.no/20260217/the-krones-comeback-what-norways-strengthening-currency-means-for-you Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:19:36 +0100 the-krones-comeback-what-norways-strengthening-currency-means-for-you Norway, the first European country to open parts of its waters to deep-sea mining, will not issue the first licenses for another four years, according to a political deal reached on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20251203/a-win-for-nature-norway-to-postpone-deep-sea-mining-for-four-years Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:24 +0100 a-win-for-nature-norway-to-postpone-deep-sea-mining-for-four-years Autumn in Norway brings about chilly rains, shorter days, and unpredictable weather. Fortunately, some tried-and-true hacks can help you enjoy the season. https://www.thelocal.no/20240924/six-hacks-to-help-you-get-through-autumn-in-norway Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:48:58 +0200 six-hacks-to-help-you-get-through-autumn-in-norway Norway's left-wing bloc, led by incumbent Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, has won Monday's national election by a narrow five-seat margin with almost all the votes counted. https://www.thelocal.no/20250908/breaking-norways-left-leaning-parties-projected-to-win-parliamentary-election Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:09:30 +0200 breaking-norways-left-leaning-parties-projected-to-win-parliamentary-election A cut to energy taxes, limits to profit-making at private kindergartens, and a ban on anonymous political donations. Here are some of the new laws coming into force in July 2025. https://www.thelocal.no/20250624/party-funding-and-kindergartens-norways-new-laws-for-july-2025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:32:49 +0200 party-funding-and-kindergartens-norways-new-laws-for-july-2025 Norway's opposition Conservative Party has made the first big move of the election campaign, pledging a tax break of 1,000 kroner every month for people in work. https://www.thelocal.no/20250625/norways-conservatives-tout-1000-kroner-tax-break-in-election-pledge Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:01:23 +0200 norways-conservatives-tout-1000-kroner-tax-break-in-election-pledge As the Norwegian parliament (Storting) prepares to adjourn on June 20th for the summer recess, and with a general election scheduled for autumn, the country's MPs have their work cut out for them. https://www.thelocal.no/20250603/listed-six-new-laws-that-need-to-be-passed-in-norway-before-summer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:12:56 +0200 listed-six-new-laws-that-need-to-be-passed-in-norway-before-summer Candidates with a foreign name are much less likely to be invited to an interview than those with a Norwegian one, new research has shown. Some foreigners faced more discrimination than others. https://www.thelocal.no/20241209/which-foreign-job-seekers-face-the-most-discrimination-in-norway Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:47:08 +0100 which-foreign-job-seekers-face-the-most-discrimination-in-norway The 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, has been arrested on suspicion of rape, police in Norway said on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20241119/son-of-norwegian-crown-princess-arrested-on-suspicion-of-rape Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:05:26 +0100 son-of-norwegian-crown-princess-arrested-on-suspicion-of-rape The return of Donald Trump to the White House may be catastrophic for US democracy. It could be even more destructive for Europe, writes John Lichfield. https://www.thelocal.no/20241106/opinion-trumps-win-spells-crisis-for-europe-but-it-could-save-the-eu Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:06:36 +0100 opinion-trumps-win-spells-crisis-for-europe-but-it-could-save-the-eu The date of November 10th for the launch of the new EU border system, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), is “no longer on the table”, the EU s Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced on Thursday afternoon following a meeting of EU home affairs ministers in Luxembourg. https://www.thelocal.no/20241010/launch-of-europes-new-ees-border-system-officially-delayed-again Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:53:08 +0200 launch-of-europes-new-ees-border-system-officially-delayed-again A widespread computer outage affecting major businesses worldwide has also hit Norway, causing disruption. https://www.thelocal.no/20240719/how-is-the-global-windows-outage-affecting-norway Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:26:46 +0200 how-is-the-global-windows-outage-affecting-norway Businesses across Europe - including airports, airlines and other transport operators - have been hit by major IT problems caused by a rogue software update. https://www.thelocal.no/20240719/breaking-european-travel-services-hit-by-major-global-it-glitch Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:46:53 +0200 breaking-european-travel-services-hit-by-major-global-it-glitch The retirement age in Norway will increase in line with rising life expectancy, the country's parliament decided Thursday. A number of other changes will also be implemented, here's how they affect you. https://www.thelocal.no/20240301/everything-you-need-to-know-about-norways-latest-pension-reform Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:41:13 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-norways-latest-pension-reform