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 Airlines have been announcing their new flight schedules for 2026 so if you need to travel from Norway next year we've listed the new services so you can plan ahead. https://www.thelocal.no/20251120/listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-norway-in-2026 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:55:48 +0100 listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-norway-in-2026 From cheaper dental care to immigration restrictions and more Metro construction, here are the changes you can expect to see in Norway throughout 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20251229/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:41:47 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-2026 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 For many international residents in Norway, buying a home is the final step to truly settling in. But when is the right time? Here’s what experts predict for 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20251219/where-in-norway-are-property-prices-set-to-jump-the-most-in-2026 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:45:38 +0100 where-in-norway-are-property-prices-set-to-jump-the-most-in-2026 From cheaper bus tickets to higher taxes on new electric cars, 2026 brings a mixed bag for commuters and drivers in Norway. Here is a breakdown of the key changes to expect on the roads and what else is on the horizon for transport in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20251205/the-driving-and-transport-changes-to-expect-in-norway-in-2026 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:54:07 +0100 the-driving-and-transport-changes-to-expect-in-norway-in-2026 If you are in Oslo in 2026 then make sure to get some of these events in your calendar. https://www.thelocal.no/20251201/cultural-calendar-the-biggest-and-best-events-in-oslo-in-2026 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:29:54 +0100 cultural-calendar-the-biggest-and-best-events-in-oslo-in-2026 In December Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that strict new restrictions on immigration policy will be introduced in the country. Here's a reminder of what's coming in 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20251212/in-line-with-the-times-norway-announces-stricter-immigration-rules Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:01:10 +0100 in-line-with-the-times-norway-announces-stricter-immigration-rules Moving ranks as one of life’s greatest stressors and moving overseas definitely amplifies the anxiety. But as an American who’s immigrated twice to Norway (and doesn’t speak Norwegian yet), Kimberly Singleton has a few tips to streamline the process. https://www.thelocal.no/20251105/get-expert-help-how-americans-can-make-the-move-to-norway-easier Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:22:14 +0100 get-expert-help-how-americans-can-make-the-move-to-norway-easier Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday launched the ‘Plan for Norway’, a major new political platform for implementation from 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20251215/plan-for-norway-what-are-norwegian-pm-stores-new-headline-policies Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:23:07 +0100 plan-for-norway-what-are-norwegian-pm-stores-new-headline-policies 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