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 Young people in Norway are increasingly in favour of restricting immigration, a new survey has revealed. https://www.thelocal.no/20251209/young-norwegians-increasingly-skeptical-of-immigration Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:41:27 +0100 young-norwegians-increasingly-skeptical-of-immigration Norway’s Christmas traditions can seem peculiar if you aren't used to them. Follow these nine steps to do it right. https://www.thelocal.no/20191220/how-to-celebrate-christmas-like-a-norwegian Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:50:43 +0100 how-to-celebrate-christmas-like-a-norwegian The clocks go back in Norway this weekend, meaning shorter days and longer nights. The Local's readers have shared their tips on how to cope. https://www.thelocal.no/20191112/try-to-embrace-it-your-advice-on-norways-long-winter-nights Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:59:34 +0100 try-to-embrace-it-your-advice-on-norways-long-winter-nights Whether you've lived in Norway for some time or just decided to move to the country, it's always a good idea to (re)familiarise yourself with the widely accepted social norms- especially the ones that just make sense. https://www.thelocal.no/20221123/five-norwegian-social-norms-that-make-complete-sense Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:51:06 +0100 five-norwegian-social-norms-that-make-complete-sense The Norwegian government is considering making it compulsory to register all small boats in the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20230108/norway-is-considering-making-small-boat-registration-mandatory Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:12:42 +0100 norway-is-considering-making-small-boat-registration-mandatory Balancing work and childcare can be a tricky situation, but it can be made even more difficult when your kid is sick. What are your legal rights when this happens in Norway? https://www.thelocal.no/20221208/can-i-take-time-off-work-in-norway-if-my-child-is-sick Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:06:34 +0100 can-i-take-time-off-work-in-norway-if-my-child-is-sick Is there something in Norway you've always wondered about? Let us know, and we'll try to answer the best questions. https://www.thelocal.no/20221206/have-your-say-your-questions-on-norway-answered Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:51:05 +0100 have-your-say-your-questions-on-norway-answered Despite perks like lower taxes, discounted student loans and cheaper energy, not enough people are attracted to live in the north of Norway, experts have said. https://www.thelocal.no/20221206/how-incentives-have-struggled-to-attract-residents-to-north-norway Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:48:10 +0100 how-incentives-have-struggled-to-attract-residents-to-north-norway You've decided that you're moving away from Norway, but you're still trying to figure out what to do to make the transition to another country as smooth as possible? We've got you covered. https://www.thelocal.no/20221122/explained-what-you-need-to-do-if-youre-moving-from-norway Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:28:29 +0100 explained-what-you-need-to-do-if-youre-moving-from-norway Processing times for welfare appeal cases in Norway are increasing both at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) and the National Insurance Court (Trygderetten), with some waiting more than a year for their appeal to be heard. https://www.thelocal.no/20221107/processing-times-for-welfare-appeals-in-norway-are-increasing Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:37:54 +0100 processing-times-for-welfare-appeals-in-norway-are-increasing Norway's international residents will be pleased to know they can avoid the extra stress and time used standing in queues by carrying out much of their everyday tasks and Norwegian paperwork online. https://www.thelocal.no/20210311/avoid-the-paperwork-16-things-you-can-do-online-in-norway Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:26:25 +0100 avoid-the-paperwork-16-things-you-can-do-online-in-norway In Norway, the open discussions locals have with each other about how much they are paid may come as a shock to newcomers. https://www.thelocal.no/20201104/what-wages-can-you-expect-when-working-in-norway Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:02:02 +0100 what-wages-can-you-expect-when-working-in-norway The option to work as a freelancer is a popular choice, and often the route chosen by newcomers in Norway. If you are considering this as an option for yourself, here are the basics you should know. https://www.thelocal.no/20201118/what-you-need-to-know-about-setting-up-as-a-freelancer-in-norway Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:13:41 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-setting-up-as-a-freelancer-in-norway As a foreigner in Norway you will no doubt want to avoid any potential social faux pas as much as possible. We look at some of the popular Norwegian cultural norms to help you feel more prepared for those social occasions.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210302/understanding-norwegian-social-culture-7-things-foreigners-may-find-surprising Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:31:27 +0100 understanding-norwegian-social-culture-7-things-foreigners-may-find-surprising Learning about Norway's National Health Insurance Scheme is essential. So here's a look at some common problems foreigners in Norway come up against and how to avoid them. https://www.thelocal.no/20210617/norways-national-health-insurance-scheme-common-problems-foreigners-face-and-how-to-avoid-them Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:19:16 +0200 norways-national-health-insurance-scheme-common-problems-foreigners-face-and-how-to-avoid-them Grocery shopping in Norway is amongst the most expensive in Europe. Luckily, there are plenty of generous bonus schemes to help you get more bang for your buck when you hit the shops. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of loyalty cards. https://www.thelocal.no/20210420/supermarkets-in-norway-everything-you-need-to-know-about-loyalty-schemes Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:56:13 +0200 supermarkets-in-norway-everything-you-need-to-know-about-loyalty-schemes People's habits change in subtle ways when they move abroad, but how does Norway affect eating and drinking? We asked The Local Norway readers. https://www.thelocal.no/20191023/how-norway-can-change-your-eating-and-drinking-habits Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:07:23 +0200 how-norway-can-change-your-eating-and-drinking-habits The process of finding work as a newcomer to Norway can be time consuming and lead to a number of dead ends. But don’t be discouraged, writes Agnes Erickson. https://www.thelocal.no/20201021/nine-tips-for-finding-a-job-in-norway Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:46:02 +0200 nine-tips-for-finding-a-job-in-norway How different is the Norwegian income tax system from that in countries with similar models – and is it more expensive? https://www.thelocal.no/20201020/how-does-income-tax-in-norway-compare-to-the-rest-of-the-nordics Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:19:00 +0200 how-does-income-tax-in-norway-compare-to-the-rest-of-the-nordics Working takes up a hefty chunk of time in our adult lives. But Norway offers work benefits which provide citizens security and flexibility to maximise their enjoyment outside of the job. https://www.thelocal.no/20201014/what-are-the-perks-of-working-in-norway Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:07:16 +0200 what-are-the-perks-of-working-in-norway