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 Many newcomers to Norway dream of building friendships with fellow parents who understand the experiences and trials of parenthood. We've put together a roadmap to make the process easier. https://www.thelocal.no/20240311/how-to-make-friends-with-other-parents-in-norway Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:51:58 +0100 how-to-make-friends-with-other-parents-in-norway Norway said Friday, April 24th, it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible for verifying the age of its users. https://www.thelocal.no/20260424/norway-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:59:23 +0200 norway-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s 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 Norway’s kindergartens are facing serious challenges. There are not enough qualified teachers, and even fewer new graduates are joining the field. https://www.thelocal.no/20260309/staff-shortages-leave-norways-kindergartens-in-crisis Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:59:34 +0100 staff-shortages-leave-norways-kindergartens-in-crisis The Norwegian government has announced new plans to help families, with a special focus on young adults under 30. Here’s what’s being proposed and how it could benefit you. https://www.thelocal.no/20260209/revealed-norway-planned-new-measures-to-boost-the-birth-rate Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:58:52 +0100 revealed-norway-planned-new-measures-to-boost-the-birth-rate New guidelines from Norway’s health ministry say children aged 12 or under should not have access to the internet without adult supervision. https://www.thelocal.no/20260108/no-unsupervised-internet-for-under-13s-norways-new-national-screen-guidelines Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:52:30 +0100 no-unsupervised-internet-for-under-13s-norways-new-national-screen-guidelines Birth rates in Norway are now showing signs of consistent growth after a long period in which they were reported to be declining. https://www.thelocal.no/20251120/norways-birth-rate-increases-in-reversal-of-years-long-trend Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:33:44 +0100 norways-birth-rate-increases-in-reversal-of-years-long-trend Starting kindergarten (barnehage) in Norway is a big milestone for any child and their parents. For international families, it can also be an introduction to a new culture and set of routines. https://www.thelocal.no/20250812/barnehage-what-you-need-to-know-about-preschool-in-norway Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:34:39 +0200 barnehage-what-you-need-to-know-about-preschool-in-norway Foreigners living and raising children in Norway, might want them to become native speakers of at least two languages. We asked our readers to share their tips and experiences. https://www.thelocal.no/20240409/dont-let-anything-put-you-off-how-foreigners-in-norway-raise-bilingual-kids Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:13:28 +0200 dont-let-anything-put-you-off-how-foreigners-in-norway-raise-bilingual-kids Welcoming a newborn into the family brings great joy but can also come with significant expenses. However, savvy parents in Norway can minimise these costs by utilising various money-saving strategies. https://www.thelocal.no/20240416/four-tips-to-help-the-parents-of-newborns-in-norway-save-money-on-essentials Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:37:46 +0200 four-tips-to-help-the-parents-of-newborns-in-norway-save-money-on-essentials In recent years Norway has put more responsibility on dog owners. Here’s what you need to know about owning a pooch in the Scandinavian country. https://www.thelocal.no/20220519/new-laws-what-you-need-to-know-about-owning-a-dog-in-norway Thu, 19 May 2022 14:36:05 +0200 new-laws-what-you-need-to-know-about-owning-a-dog-in-norway Families with young children could make significant savings on their monthly costs under the proposed 2026 budget, but there may also be some added expenses. https://www.thelocal.no/20251016/how-norways-2026-budget-proposal-could-save-or-cost-families-money Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:44:18 +0200 how-norways-2026-budget-proposal-could-save-or-cost-families-money Norway’s government has presented its draft budget for next year. From taxes to fuel, energy and childcare, here's what the proposed plan could mean for you. https://www.thelocal.no/20251015/what-does-norways-2026-budget-proposal-mean-for-you Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:11:15 +0200 what-does-norways-2026-budget-proposal-mean-for-you Raising children in Norway to speak two, three or even four languages is a huge task, but the benefits can be huge, as several international parents explain. https://www.thelocal.no/20250908/the-challenges-and-rewards-of-raising-multilingual-kids-in-norway Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:28:15 +0200 the-challenges-and-rewards-of-raising-multilingual-kids-in-norway The cost of living in Norway can be a huge burden, especially for families. Mari Wachelke spoke to locals to get their best life hacks and tips for how parents with children of all ages can save money in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20250729/listed-all-the-ways-parents-living-in-norway-can-save-money Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:33:40 +0200 listed-all-the-ways-parents-living-in-norway-can-save-money Norway's government has announced its plan for a total ban on social media for children under the age of 15 as part of a bill designed to give children a safer digital upbringing. https://www.thelocal.no/20250610/norway-proposes-banning-social-media-for-under-15s Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:26:41 +0200 norway-proposes-banning-social-media-for-under-15s New rules come into force in Norway in July 2025 which will tighten the rules on how privately owned kindergartens can use the money they get from parents and from government. Here's what's changing and how it could affect foreigners and their children. https://www.thelocal.no/20250626/how-norway-is-cracking-down-on-private-kindergarten-chains Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:27:59 +0200 how-norway-is-cracking-down-on-private-kindergarten-chains Norway is known for its high cost of living, but there are a number of ways you can enjoy quality family time in the country without breaking the bank. https://www.thelocal.no/20250106/five-budget-friendly-activities-to-do-with-your-children-in-norway Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:21:04 +0100 five-budget-friendly-activities-to-do-with-your-children-in-norway The Norwegian Directorate of Health has released new national guidelines on screen use for children, teens and their caregivers. Here's what they are recommending and how it compares to neighbouring countries. https://www.thelocal.no/20250605/how-much-screen-use-is-norway-recommending-for-children Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:56:34 +0200 how-much-screen-use-is-norway-recommending-for-children Denmark is planning to ban smartphones in schools, and health authorities across the Nordic countries have issued guidance on children's screen use. What rules and recommendations are now in place? https://www.thelocal.no/20250228/how-the-nordic-countries-are-tackling-the-scourge-of-screens Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:29:44 +0100 how-the-nordic-countries-are-tackling-the-scourge-of-screens