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 Summer is loved for its long days and warm temperatures. Across large parts of Norway, the sun doesn’t set at all in a phenomenon called the midnight sun. https://www.thelocal.no/20230628/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-midnight-sun-in-norway Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:37:21 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-the-midnight-sun-in-norway Today's world is centred all around the people of Bergen, the picturesque city on Norway's west coast. https://www.thelocal.no/20230719/norwegian-word-of-the-day-bergenser Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:03:54 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-bergenser Losing your residence card or letting it expire is more than a minor hassle. Without it, you lose your main proof of legal status and the document you need to re-enter Norway after travelling. https://www.thelocal.no/20260226/how-much-does-it-cost-to-order-a-new-residence-card-in-norway Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:42:03 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-to-order-a-new-residence-card-in-norway Festivals, pride events, unique summer celebrations and more are featured in our roundup of the best events happening in Norway in June 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20260527/whats-on-the-best-events-in-norway-in-june-2026 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:58:45 +0200 whats-on-the-best-events-in-norway-in-june-2026 Norway tightens deportation rules for criminal minor EEA citizens, the government adopts strict new integration rules for refugees, and more news from Norway on Monday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260601/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-223 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:02:43 +0200 today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-223 June brings the beginning of summer to Norway, making it a highly anticipated month. From holiday pay and school breaks to possible law changes, here is everything you should have on your radar heading into June. https://www.thelocal.no/20260527/key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-june-2026 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:39:44 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-june-2026 Moving to a new country always comes with a learning curve, but for English speakers in Norway, the local language can lead to some truly surprising and hilarious moments, as Irene Andrade explains. https://www.thelocal.no/20260529/boning-and-other-norwegian-words-that-sound-wrong-in-english Fri, 29 May 2026 14:23:38 +0200 boning-and-other-norwegian-words-that-sound-wrong-in-english Anyone who moves to a new country will miss things about home, but there are certain aspects particular to life in Norway that will make you yearn for where you came from. https://www.thelocal.no/20240927/five-things-foreigners-miss-the-most-after-moving-to-norway Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:10:48 +0200 five-things-foreigners-miss-the-most-after-moving-to-norway Today’s Norwegian word of the day should hopefully shed some light on Norwegians’ love for the outdoors. https://www.thelocal.no/20230113/norwegian-word-of-the-day-friluftsliv Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:06:23 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-friluftsliv Norway is growing sceptical of immigration as a new report revealed that half of the population is now reluctant to accept more immigrants and increasingly concerned about its impact on national identity. https://www.thelocal.no/20260528/revealed-half-of-norwegians-want-a-block-on-accepting-more-immigrants Thu, 28 May 2026 15:27:28 +0200 revealed-half-of-norwegians-want-a-block-on-accepting-more-immigrants Summer is around the corner, so here is our list of the best places to cool off and take a dip in Oslo. https://www.thelocal.no/20210708/the-six-best-places-to-swim-outdoors-in-oslo-this-summer Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:47:21 +0200 the-six-best-places-to-swim-outdoors-in-oslo-this-summer Waiting for a residence permit in Norway can feel like your life is on pause. You’re physically here, but the legal limbo leaves you uncertain about what you can and can't do - especially when it comes to working or volunteering. https://www.thelocal.no/20251121/udi-limbo-can-i-work-or-volunteer-in-norway-whilst-waiting-for-residency-permit Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:58:41 +0100 udi-limbo-can-i-work-or-volunteer-in-norway-whilst-waiting-for-residency-permit The majority of Norway's workforce is unionised, meaning you will more than likely need to become familiar with the details of today's word. https://www.thelocal.no/20230425/norwegian-word-of-the-day-tariffavtale Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:04:27 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-tariffavtale What are the practical differences between an Enkeltpersonforetak (ENK) and an Aksjeselskap (AS), the two types of company used by people freelancing or starting their own business in Norway? https://www.thelocal.no/20250722/enk-or-as-what-company-type-should-you-use-for-your-norwegian-business Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:47:53 +0200 enk-or-as-what-company-type-should-you-use-for-your-norwegian-business On a Sunday morning in April, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Norway. While the tremors were minor and there were no injuries, the event sparked new debates about how prone to earthquakes Norway is. https://www.thelocal.no/20260428/explained-why-oslo-experiences-earthquakes-and-what-the-risk-is Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:05:44 +0200 explained-why-oslo-experiences-earthquakes-and-what-the-risk-is Pigs aren’t always the luckiest animals, but if somebody in Norway calls you a lucky pig, they are happy for you. https://www.thelocal.no/20240710/norwegian-word-of-the-day-heldiggris Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:16:00 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-heldiggris With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences? https://www.thelocal.no/20260523/are-government-language-tests-in-europe-integration-policy-or-just-political-posturing Sat, 23 May 2026 10:24:29 +0200 are-government-language-tests-in-europe-integration-policy-or-just-political-posturing Norway's rail authority will be carrying out maintenance work on the tracks this summer. Passengers on many routes will have to travel by bus instead of by train. Here are all the dates to keep in mind to help you plan your summer. https://www.thelocal.no/20260520/what-you-need-to-know-about-all-the-summer-rail-closures-in-norway Wed, 20 May 2026 13:11:16 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-all-the-summer-rail-closures-in-norway Calling in sick to work in Norway without a doctor's note is possible. However, there are still rules you need to follow. https://www.thelocal.no/20240313/how-long-can-you-take-off-work-without-a-sick-note-in-norway Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:09:53 +0100 how-long-can-you-take-off-work-without-a-sick-note-in-norway Trondheim, Norway's third-largest city, has a rich history dating back to the Viking era. If you only have 24 hours to spend there, don't skip this 24-hour itinerary to the city. https://www.thelocal.no/20230619/24-hours-in-trondheim-everything-you-should-see-and-do Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:50:21 +0200 24-hours-in-trondheim-everything-you-should-see-and-do