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 Gaining permanent residency in Norway is a significant achievement for every foreigner who is building a new life in the nordic country; however some nationalities stand out for both the number of applicants and their high approval rates. https://www.thelocal.no/20261020/indians-brits-and-syrians-top-norways-permanent-residency-list Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:33:20 +0200 indians-brits-and-syrians-top-norways-permanent-residency-list November is here and the days are getting shorter, darker and colder which means it's much harder to get enough vitamin D if you live in Norway. So is now the right time to start taking a supplement? https://www.thelocal.no/20241021/do-you-need-to-take-vitamin-d-supplements-if-you-live-in-norway Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:28:22 +0200 do-you-need-to-take-vitamin-d-supplements-if-you-live-in-norway Norway's labour laws provide such strong protections for employees that they've sparked an urban myth about "unfireable" workers. But is there any truth to this notion? https://www.thelocal.no/20240730/explained-is-it-really-impossible-to-get-fired-in-norway Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:05:13 +0200 explained-is-it-really-impossible-to-get-fired-in-norway This one can be used to remind yourself to make the most of the outdoors, even if the Norwegian weather isn't playing ball. https://www.thelocal.no/20210817/norwegian-expression-of-the-day-ut-pa-tur-aldri-sur Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:48:42 +0200 norwegian-expression-of-the-day-ut-pa-tur-aldri-sur Residents in Western Norway will soon have a new option for reaching one of the world’s major aviation hubs after a new flight route was announced between London Heathrow airport and Bergen. https://www.thelocal.no/20261113/british-airways-launches-new-direct-flight-from-bergen-to-london Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:48:50 +0100 british-airways-launches-new-direct-flight-from-bergen-to-london Many countries have special measures to help residents financially with their Christmas shopping. So, what does Norway do? https://www.thelocal.no/20261113/how-norways-half-tax-system-leaves-with-you-more-money-at-christmas Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:04:40 +0100 how-norways-half-tax-system-leaves-with-you-more-money-at-christmas Friday 13th is upon us once again. From spitting when you see cats to the disastrous consequences of knitting your partner a jumper, Norwegians have some strange superstitions. https://www.thelocal.no/20210514/strange-norwegian-superstitions-foreigners-should-know-about Fri, 14 May 2021 16:01:48 +0200 strange-norwegian-superstitions-foreigners-should-know-about After immigration authorities discovered cases of fraud in some skilled worker applications, Norway’s government announced planned changes to the system. What is actually happening, and when could the proposed new rules take effect? https://www.thelocal.no/20261112/when-could-norways-changes-to-skilled-worker-permits-take-effect Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:54:26 +0100 when-could-norways-changes-to-skilled-worker-permits-take-effect Immigration and integration have been at the centre of a new row in Norway after a minister was forced to defend and explain her remarks that successive Norwegian governments had been too naive in the past. https://www.thelocal.no/20261112/immigrants-are-not-the-problem-norwegian-minister-and-expert-clash-over-integration Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:46:04 +0100 immigrants-are-not-the-problem-norwegian-minister-and-expert-clash-over-integration Snow has arrived across large parts of Norway, bringing a bit of chaos to the cities: from public transport disruptions to damaged cars on the roads and many people unable to reach their destinations. https://www.thelocal.no/20261112/heavy-snow-causes-chaos-and-disruption-across-norway Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:28:06 +0100 heavy-snow-causes-chaos-and-disruption-across-norway Much of Norway has been hit by snow and ice in recent weeks making driving increasingly hazardous. Don't fret. We've spoken to the experts to get the best advice for how to drive in Norway in winter. https://www.thelocal.no/20221018/what-you-need-to-know-about-winter-driving-in-norway Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:26:04 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-winter-driving-in-norway Becoming a Norwegian citizen comes with a number of great advantages. However the route to getting a passport is a long one. So, is there any way of cutting down the years you'll need to live in Norway to be eligible? https://www.thelocal.no/20220830/are-there-any-ways-to-fast-track-norwegian-citizenship Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:00:55 +0200 are-there-any-ways-to-fast-track-norwegian-citizenship As of November 10th, passengers flying with Europe's biggest budget airline must check their luggage at least an hour before departure. https://www.thelocal.no/20261111/ryanair-changes-bag-drop-rules-for-all-european-travellers Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:19:57 +0100 ryanair-changes-bag-drop-rules-for-all-european-travellers On November 6th, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority set higher minimum wage rates for nine out of ten regulated industries. https://www.thelocal.no/20230221/which-industries-in-norway-have-a-minimum-wage Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:48:54 +0100 which-industries-in-norway-have-a-minimum-wage Many international residents in Norway consider buying property to be a complex and daunting task. It doesn't have to be – if you follow The Local's beginner-friendly guide. https://www.thelocal.no/20230724/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-an-apartment-in-norway Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:19:54 +0200 a-beginners-guide-to-buying-an-apartment-in-norway Is it minus 10 out? Not a problem. Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlige klær. https://www.thelocal.no/20211210/norwegian-expression-of-the-day-det-finnes-ikke-darlig-vaer-bare-darlige-klaer Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:31:35 +0100 norwegian-expression-of-the-day-det-finnes-ikke-darlig-vaer-bare-darlige-klaer One of the most common residence permit types is the Norwegian family immigration permit, which allows non-EEA nationals the right to move to Norway to be with a spouse or partner. But what happens to your residence rights if you separate? https://www.thelocal.no/20230215/how-will-a-breakup-affect-your-norwegian-family-immigration-residence-rights Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:35:08 +0100 how-will-a-breakup-affect-your-norwegian-family-immigration-residence-rights Norway’s parliament, the Storting, will debate and vote on two different immigration and integration proposals this week. https://www.thelocal.no/20261110/norwegian-parliament-set-to-consider-two-key-immigration-proposals Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:41:28 +0100 norwegian-parliament-set-to-consider-two-key-immigration-proposals Up to 15 cm of snow is expected in Eastern Norway and 30 cm in the North. https://www.thelocal.no/20261110/snow-set-to-hit-parts-of-norway-including-oslo Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:36:54 +0100 snow-set-to-hit-parts-of-norway-including-oslo Heading to the supermarket or paying monthly bills in Norway now means gritting your teeth. https://www.thelocal.no/20261110/prices-in-norway-keep-going-up-while-residents-struggle-to-make-ends-meet Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:23:10 +0100 prices-in-norway-keep-going-up-while-residents-struggle-to-make-ends-meet