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 Trollstigen, one of Norway’s most iconic roads, is set to open for the summer season a full month earlier than expected. https://www.thelocal.no/20260423/norways-legendary-trollstigen-road-reopens-in-record-time Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:34:11 +0200 norways-legendary-trollstigen-road-reopens-in-record-time One of Norway's most iconic roads, Trollstigen, reopens in spring for the summer season. But before you buckle up and take in the spectacular scenery, there are a few things you should know. https://www.thelocal.no/20220614/trollstigen-tips-for-driving-norways-most-famous-road-this-summer Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:22:54 +0200 trollstigen-tips-for-driving-norways-most-famous-road-this-summer If you drive in Norway, it’s your responsibility to make sure your car meets tyre requirements, which change in early April. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.no/20260413/drivers-in-norway-reminded-to-change-tyres-as-new-rules-come-in Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:54:22 +0200 drivers-in-norway-reminded-to-change-tyres-as-new-rules-come-in War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers. https://www.thelocal.no/20260328/what-are-european-countries-doing-to-keep-fuel-costs-down Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:13:15 +0100 what-are-european-countries-doing-to-keep-fuel-costs-down After a dramatic political battle in the Norwegian parliament, a majority of lawmakers voted to temporarily remove the road tax on petrol and diesel, the clearest sign yet that soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East are forcing politicians to act. https://www.thelocal.no/20260327/norway-announces-cut-to-fuel-taxes-how-much-will-you-save Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:23:48 +0100 norway-announces-cut-to-fuel-taxes-how-much-will-you-save Easter (påske) is Norway's busiest travel season. Whether you plan to go skiing, visit family, or escape to a sunnier city abroad, here’s what you need to know to travel smoothly this year. https://www.thelocal.no/20260324/what-you-need-to-know-about-travel-in-norway-this-easter Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:07:35 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-travel-in-norway-this-easter Driven by soaring fuel prices, around 12 "Drive Slowly" campaigns have organised motorcades on main roads across Norway this Friday, March 27th. https://www.thelocal.no/20260327/fuel-price-protests-in-norway-go-slow-convoys-disrupt-major-roads Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:54:24 +0100 fuel-price-protests-in-norway-go-slow-convoys-disrupt-major-roads Groups of truck and tractor drivers angered by the high diesel prices have announced plans to disrupt traffic on some of Norway’s busiest highways this Friday. Drivers should prepare for delays. https://www.thelocal.no/20260325/truck-drivers-in-norway-to-stage-fuel-price-protests-on-major-highways Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:21 +0100 truck-drivers-in-norway-to-stage-fuel-price-protests-on-major-highways With petrol and diesel prices fluctuating and reaching up to 27 kroner per litre, the gap between running a fossil-fuel vehicle and an electric car in Norway has widened. https://www.thelocal.no/20260319/fuel-prices-how-much-money-will-you-save-with-an-electric-car-in-norway Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:11:26 +0100 fuel-prices-how-much-money-will-you-save-with-an-electric-car-in-norway For everyone on the road, whether in cars, on motorcycles, or using e-scooters, Norway’s new regulations represent a significant shift in how traffic safety is managed across the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20260313/norway-plans-road-safety-courses-for-foreigners-as-part-of-200-new-measures Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:03:18 +0100 norway-plans-road-safety-courses-for-foreigners-as-part-of-200-new-measures Norway's government is stepping up safety measures for foreign tourists as authorities admit they are "desperate" to reduce the number of accidents on the country's icy northern roads. https://www.thelocal.no/20260224/winter-driving-in-norway-tougher-rules-for-tourists-ahead Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:34:34 +0100 winter-driving-in-norway-tougher-rules-for-tourists-ahead After several dangerous incidents on Norway’s icy roads, authorities expelled a Chinese tourist, highlighting both the risks visitors face and the serious consequences their actions can bring. https://www.thelocal.no/20260216/tourist-deported-from-norway-and-banned-for-five-years-after-causing-collision Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:09:30 +0100 tourist-deported-from-norway-and-banned-for-five-years-after-causing-collision Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status. https://www.thelocal.no/20251201/winter-driving-how-to-check-if-roads-in-norway-are-closed-by-snow Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:54:03 +0100 winter-driving-how-to-check-if-roads-in-norway-are-closed-by-snow Much of Norway has been hit by snow and ice in recent weeks making driving increasingly hazardous. Don't fret. We've spoken to the experts to get the best advice for how to drive in Norway in winter. https://www.thelocal.no/20221018/what-you-need-to-know-about-winter-driving-in-norway Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:26:04 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-winter-driving-in-norway Norway requires winter driving training for residents, but tourists can drive on icy roads immediately after arrival. Following a fatal accident, authorities are reconsidering this leniency. https://www.thelocal.no/20260202/norway-mulls-tightening-rules-on-foreign-drivers-renting-cars-in-winter Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:58:40 +0100 norway-mulls-tightening-rules-on-foreign-drivers-renting-cars-in-winter A tragic crash in northern Norway has brought attention to the risks of the country's icy winter roads. As more tourists travel north to see the Northern Lights, locals warn that inexperienced drivers are making the roads dangerous and even deadly. https://www.thelocal.no/20260130/never-seen-a-snowflake-concern-grows-in-norway-over-dangerous-foreign-drivers Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:07:47 +0100 never-seen-a-snowflake-concern-grows-in-norway-over-dangerous-foreign-drivers Driving in Norway is set to hit household budgets harder in 2026, with higher tolls in Oslo and new toll roads planned in several cities and regions. https://www.thelocal.no/20260106/new-toll-roads-in-norway-where-driving-will-cost-more-in-2026 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:13:25 +0100 new-toll-roads-in-norway-where-driving-will-cost-more-in-2026 If you find yourself in a car accident in Norway there are certain steps you need to take. https://www.thelocal.no/20240123/what-to-do-right-away-if-you-end-up-in-a-car-accident-in-norway Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:14:11 +0100 what-to-do-right-away-if-you-end-up-in-a-car-accident-in-norway Norway came close to its objective of selling only zero-emission cars in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for 95.9 percent of new registrations. https://www.thelocal.no/20260102/norway-closes-in-on-goal-of-100-percent-electric-car-sales Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:34:22 +0100 norway-closes-in-on-goal-of-100-percent-electric-car-sales Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published this week, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds. https://www.thelocal.no/20251202/norway-embraces-tesla-as-rest-of-europe-shuns-musk Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:04:33 +0100 norway-embraces-tesla-as-rest-of-europe-shuns-musk