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 A new corporate ranking has rated Norway as the best country for retirement in Europe. What makes the Nordic nation a great place to live after withdrawing from the labour market? https://www.thelocal.no/20250916/what-makes-norway-the-best-country-for-retirement-in-europe-in-2025 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:55:17 +0200 what-makes-norway-the-best-country-for-retirement-in-europe-in-2025 The retirement age in Norway will increase in line with rising life expectancy, the country's parliament decided Thursday. A number of other changes will also be implemented, here's how they affect you. https://www.thelocal.no/20240301/everything-you-need-to-know-about-norways-latest-pension-reform Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:41:13 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-norways-latest-pension-reform The retirement age will be raised for the pension system in Norway to remain sustainable, and a new flexible approach could be implemented, the government said Thursday.  https://www.thelocal.no/20231109/how-norways-government-plans-to-change-the-retirement-age Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:56:38 +0100 how-norways-government-plans-to-change-the-retirement-age Pensioners in Norway will receive an increase of around eight percent, while those with smaller pension pots will receive tax cuts.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230511/why-pensioners-in-norway-are-set-to-receive-a-big-boost Thu, 11 May 2023 13:16:10 +0200 why-pensioners-in-norway-are-set-to-receive-a-big-boost Norway is a beautiful country, full of awe-inducing scenery and cultural monuments. However, don't let its raw beauty get in the way of sober retirement planning – here's what you need to know if you want to move to Norway to retire. https://www.thelocal.no/20230103/should-you-move-to-norway-to-retire Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:25:04 +0100 should-you-move-to-norway-to-retire Norway's pension system is often lauded as one of the best in the world. The Local takes a look at the five key things you need to know about retirement pensions in the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20221012/five-key-things-you-need-to-know-about-norways-state-pension Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:53:46 +0200 five-key-things-you-need-to-know-about-norways-state-pension Pensions in Norway can be divided into three different types: state pensions, pensions from employers, and private pensions. Here are the key things you should know about each type. https://www.thelocal.no/20221017/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-different-types-of-pension-in-norway Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:29:21 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-the-different-types-of-pension-in-norway Some workers in Norway may need to work until they are 70 before they can retire and won't be able to draw a state pension until they are 65 at the earliest under new proposals set out by the Pension Committee on Thursday.  https://www.thelocal.no/20220616/could-norway-raise-its-retirement-age-to-70 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:43:49 +0200 could-norway-raise-its-retirement-age-to-70 Have you ever wondered what to do with your private pension plan when moving to another European country? https://www.thelocal.no/20220328/explained-how-the-new-pan-european-personal-pension-works Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:33:34 +0200 explained-how-the-new-pan-european-personal-pension-works An international analysis has concluded that Norway’s pensions system is one of the six best in the world – but there is room for improvement. https://www.thelocal.no/20191024/norways-pensions-system-ranked-sixth-best-in-the-world Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:30:04 +0200 norways-pensions-system-ranked-sixth-best-in-the-world