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 Going to the supermarket in Norway is becoming increasingly expensive, as new data revealed the mounting pressure on the Norwegian economy. https://www.thelocal.no/20260511/from-chocolate-to-coffee-norway-sees-sharp-rise-in-food-prices Mon, 11 May 2026 11:17:07 +0200 from-chocolate-to-coffee-norway-sees-sharp-rise-in-food-prices Norway's central bank on Thursday hiked its guiding rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 percent, citing a risk that the war in the Middle East could worsen already elevated inflation. https://www.thelocal.no/20260507/norways-central-bank-becomes-first-in-europe-to-hike-rate-since-middle-east-war Thu, 07 May 2026 10:47:51 +0200 norways-central-bank-becomes-first-in-europe-to-hike-rate-since-middle-east-war Norwegian energy giant Equinor said Wednesday, May 6th, it expected disruptions on the global oil and gas market due to the war in the Middle East to continue for at least six months. https://www.thelocal.no/20260506/norways-equinor-sees-oil-and-gas-disruptions-for-at-least-six-months Wed, 06 May 2026 13:21:33 +0200 norways-equinor-sees-oil-and-gas-disruptions-for-at-least-six-months New tax cuts on diesel fuel came into effect on May 1st, adding to the reductions announced last month and further lowering diesel prices in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20260505/norway-introduces-new-cuts-to-tax-on-diesel-fuel Tue, 05 May 2026 12:15:04 +0200 norway-introduces-new-cuts-to-tax-on-diesel-fuel Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Thursday, April 23rd, that it lost 1.27 trillion kroner ($136 billion) in value in the first quarter due largely to its shareholdings in US tech firms and currency effects. https://www.thelocal.no/20260423/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-loses-1-27-trillion-kroner-in-first-quarter Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:08:57 +0200 norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-loses-1-27-trillion-kroner-in-first-quarter 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 Norway's crude oil exports hit a record high in March as the war in Iran and closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane drove up oil prices, Statistics Norway said Wednesday, April 15th. https://www.thelocal.no/20260415/norway-oil-exports-hit-record-high-on-iran-war Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:02:12 +0200 norway-oil-exports-hit-record-high-on-iran-war Filling up your car in Norway is becoming increasingly expensive. With petrol prices rising, many drivers are wondering whether there’s any way to pay less. https://www.thelocal.no/20211027/how-and-where-to-get-the-cheapest-fuel-in-norway Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:32:08 +0200 how-and-where-to-get-the-cheapest-fuel-in-norway 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 The Norwegian krone has reached its strongest level against the euro since early 2023. But experts caution that it might not last. https://www.thelocal.no/20260318/krone-against-euro-what-norways-currency-rally-means-for-you Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:44:26 +0100 krone-against-euro-what-norways-currency-rally-means-for-you Many foreigners living in Norway have noticed that monthly budgets in 2026 don't go as far as they used to. But how much has the average grocery bill really increased? https://www.thelocal.no/20260314/compare-how-much-more-expensive-has-grocery-shopping-in-norway-become Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:09 +0100 compare-how-much-more-expensive-has-grocery-shopping-in-norway-become With global tensions increasing, many in Norway are wondering how ready the country would be in the event of a major crisis or war. A new report has raised some serious concerns. https://www.thelocal.no/20260312/why-norway-is-still-not-prepared-for-major-crisis-or-war Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:57:39 +0100 why-norway-is-still-not-prepared-for-major-crisis-or-war Attention, tax payers in Norway! Authorities are warning of a rise in fraud cases that could compromise your digital security. It is important to know how to spot these threats. https://www.thelocal.no/20260311/do-not-click-any-link-norways-tax-office-issues-urgent-fraud-warning Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:25:13 +0100 do-not-click-any-link-norways-tax-office-issues-urgent-fraud-warning Drivers in Norway are being hit in the pocket as fuel prices rise sharply due to the conflict in the Middle East. But the government says it will resist taking action. https://www.thelocal.no/20260310/fuel-prices-surge-in-norway-as-petrol-passes-26-kroner-per-litre Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:03:42 +0100 fuel-prices-surge-in-norway-as-petrol-passes-26-kroner-per-litre Norway is seeking to update its long-standing trade agreement with Canada, in a move to strengthen ties amidst global geopolitical unrest. https://www.thelocal.no/20260305/norway-and-canada-move-to-expand-18-year-old-trade-deal Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:11:25 +0100 norway-and-canada-move-to-expand-18-year-old-trade-deal The reserves at Europe's largest rare earth deposit in southern Norway are almost twice as big as previously expected, according to new estimates published Tuesday by the company that owns the rights to the deposit. https://www.thelocal.no/20260303/rare-earth-reserves-at-big-norway-site-revised-upwards Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:46:25 +0100 rare-earth-reserves-at-big-norway-site-revised-upwards 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 European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, with far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni urging Washington against making a "mistake". https://www.thelocal.no/20260118/european-leaders-denounce-trumps-tariff-threats-over-greenland Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:46:34 +0100 european-leaders-denounce-trumps-tariff-threats-over-greenland Norway owes its massive wealth to oil, but reserves are declining. As part of the 2026 budget settlement, the country is to set up a commission to study potential scenarios for the country's post-oil economy. https://www.thelocal.no/20251204/what-does-norways-2026-budget-mean-for-countrys-oil-industry Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:18:15 +0100 what-does-norways-2026-budget-mean-for-countrys-oil-industry 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