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 Whether it’s a city break, ‘coolcation’, road trip, rail journey or an adventure out in stunning nature, Norway has something for everyone, and 2025 will be a special year for travel. https://www.thelocal.no/20241210/discover-norway-six-norwegian-destinations-you-must-visit-in-2025 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:16:30 +0100 discover-norway-six-norwegian-destinations-you-must-visit-in-2025 2025 offers an excellent opportunity to level-up your savings plan in Norway. We've put together some expert tips to help you reach your goals. https://www.thelocal.no/20241213/six-tips-to-boost-your-norwegian-savings-in-2025 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:47:25 +0100 six-tips-to-boost-your-norwegian-savings-in-2025 Stavanger celebrates its 900th anniversary next year, meaning there will be several special events to celebrate the occasion alongside the city’s already fantastic roster of food, music and wine festivals. https://www.thelocal.no/20241211/whats-on-in-norway-the-most-unmissable-events-in-stavanger-in-2025 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:28:34 +0100 whats-on-in-norway-the-most-unmissable-events-in-stavanger-in-2025 The cost of renting in Norway's big cities has soared by around 20 percent since 2022, and industry experts have shared their views on whether prices will level off or continue to rise. https://www.thelocal.no/20250110/will-rent-prices-in-norway-level-off-in-2025 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:40:58 +0100 will-rent-prices-in-norway-level-off-in-2025 The last few years have been difficult for homeowners in Norway, and while interest rates will fall it isn’t all good news. https://www.thelocal.no/20250108/what-homeowners-in-norway-can-expect-in-2025 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:36:34 +0100 what-homeowners-in-norway-can-expect-in-2025 Most signs suggest Norwegian property prices will continue to rise in 2025, leaving prospective homebuyers eager to get on the ladder sooner rather than later. https://www.thelocal.no/20241118/what-will-happen-to-norwegian-property-prices-in-2025 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:49:51 +0100 what-will-happen-to-norwegian-property-prices-in-2025 2025 promises to be a bumper year for events and festivals in the Norwegian capital. Here are the arrangements in Oslo you should definitely add to your calendar. https://www.thelocal.no/20250103/calendar-the-best-events-to-look-forward-to-in-oslo-in-2025 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:17:43 +0100 calendar-the-best-events-to-look-forward-to-in-oslo-in-2025 After a tough few years, things in Norway have begun to pick up. Several factors mean this positive momentum is likely to continue into 2025, however there will still be a few things to look out for. https://www.thelocal.no/20241205/why-2025-could-be-a-good-year-for-your-finances-in-norway Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:32:27 +0100 why-2025-could-be-a-good-year-for-your-finances-in-norway 2025 promises to be a key year in Norway with new laws, tax changes, a new government on the cards, and much more. https://www.thelocal.no/20241217/listed-everything-in-norway-that-changes-in-2025 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:52:19 +0100 listed-everything-in-norway-that-changes-in-2025 If you're willing to travel in 2025 to witness a special Northern Lights display, Norway and Sweden should be among your top viewing destinations. Here are some of the best spots to go to. https://www.thelocal.no/20241231/why-2025-will-be-great-year-for-viewing-northern-lights-in-sweden-and-norway Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:18:03 +0100 why-2025-will-be-great-year-for-viewing-northern-lights-in-sweden-and-norway With no extra money for case processing from the government in 2025, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration seems pessimistic about the chance of further reducing waiting times. https://www.thelocal.no/20241121/how-does-norways-immigration-agency-expect-waiting-times-to-change-in-2025 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:09:21 +0100 how-does-norways-immigration-agency-expect-waiting-times-to-change-in-2025 Customers in southern Norway may need to brace themselves for steep bills during the first few months of the year, an energy expert has warned. https://www.thelocal.no/20241231/what-consumers-in-norway-should-expect-from-energy-bills-at-the-start-of-2025 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:31:13 +0100 what-consumers-in-norway-should-expect-from-energy-bills-at-the-start-of-2025 Travellers to and from Norway should be aware of the big travel changes in 2025 including the roll out of a planned tourist tax, price hikes for flights and much more. https://www.thelocal.no/20241128/what-changes-about-travel-to-and-from-norway-in-2025 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:01:52 +0100 what-changes-about-travel-to-and-from-norway-in-2025 Norway's currency struggled throughout 2023 and 2024. Could brighter days be ahead as we enter the new year? https://www.thelocal.no/20241216/will-norways-weak-krone-recover-in-2025 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:18:59 +0100 will-norways-weak-krone-recover-in-2025 House hunters have rushed to buy homes in the latter half of 2024. Those yet to buy somewhere needn’t worry that they have missed out, though, as 2025 should be a good year to get on the ladder. https://www.thelocal.no/20241210/why-getting-on-the-property-ladder-in-norway-should-be-easier-in-2025 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:36:25 +0100 why-getting-on-the-property-ladder-in-norway-should-be-easier-in-2025 Norway’s central bank has said that consumers could look forward to more disposable income but also warned that several things could threaten financial stability in 2025. https://www.thelocal.no/20241127/consumers-in-norway-told-to-expect-a-real-wage-rise-in-2025 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:26:14 +0100 consumers-in-norway-told-to-expect-a-real-wage-rise-in-2025 Bus for metro replacement services and line closures will be the norm for those using Oslo’s T-bane next year, public transport provider Ruter has warned. https://www.thelocal.no/20241120/major-works-to-cause-significant-disruption-to-oslos-metro-system-in-2025 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:32:53 +0100 major-works-to-cause-significant-disruption-to-oslos-metro-system-in-2025