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 If you've considered buying a weekend, summer or winter retreat in Norway, there are several things to consider as a resident and someone who only lives in the country part-time. https://www.thelocal.no/20230612/reader-question-what-are-the-rules-for-buying-a-holiday-home-in-norway Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:52:47 +0200 reader-question-what-are-the-rules-for-buying-a-holiday-home-in-norway Taking certain Norwegian delicacies through airports in Norway can bring you to the attention of security guards as Tuva Hassel found out. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/the-norwegian-delicacies-that-might-get-you-stopped-at-airport-security Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:12:40 +0200 the-norwegian-delicacies-that-might-get-you-stopped-at-airport-security Conservative Party against extending tax cuts on fuel, Parliament to force government to release NAV scandal report, and other news from Norway on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-234 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:50:06 +0200 today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-234 In Norway, self-employed people must manage their finances, pay taxes, and comply with various regulations. One crucial decision you'll face is hiring an accountant or handling your financial affairs independently. https://www.thelocal.no/20231020/do-you-need-an-accountant-in-norway-if-you-are-self-employed Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:56:06 +0200 do-you-need-an-accountant-in-norway-if-you-are-self-employed As the snow melts away and Norwegians emerge from their winter hibernation, April and May signal the start of something truly Norwegian: dugnad season. And foreigners shouldn't avoid it. https://www.thelocal.no/20250520/six-reasons-why-foreigners-shouldnt-skip-dugnad-in-norway Tue, 20 May 2025 13:51:50 +0200 six-reasons-why-foreigners-shouldnt-skip-dugnad-in-norway Pollen season in Norway begins earlier every year. Here are several tips to hopefully help get you through the season unscathed. https://www.thelocal.no/20240410/everything-you-need-to-know-to-survive-norways-pollen-season Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:10:26 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-to-survive-norways-pollen-season Getting approval from immigration authorities in Norway is a long process that takes a heavy mental and physical toll. Readers of The Local explain how their lives have been impacted whilst waiting for Norwegian authorities to respond. https://www.thelocal.no/20260414/i-am-powerless-the-human-cost-of-norways-immigration-waiting-game Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:35:55 +0200 i-am-powerless-the-human-cost-of-norways-immigration-waiting-game Norwegian citizenship is often lauded as a fantastic option with very few negatives. So, what are the potential downsides? https://www.thelocal.no/20230317/reader-question-are-there-any-downsides-to-norwegian-citizenship Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:13:27 +0100 reader-question-are-there-any-downsides-to-norwegian-citizenship Whether you have recently arrived in Norway or have worked here before but are now unemployed or looking for a new opportunity, this is how you should start your job search. https://www.thelocal.no/20240126/first-steps-what-to-know-when-searching-for-a-job-in-norway Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:21:27 +0100 first-steps-what-to-know-when-searching-for-a-job-in-norway The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers. https://www.thelocal.no/20260417/how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:53 +0200 how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe Few things are as straightforward as saying hello in Norwegian. However, that doesn't mean that you don't have a number of options to do so, depending on the circumstances. https://www.thelocal.no/20240909/hei-heissan-hva-skjer-how-many-ways-can-you-say-hello-in-norwegian Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:13:02 +0200 hei-heissan-hva-skjer-how-many-ways-can-you-say-hello-in-norwegian Over the next few days and weeks there will be several signs that Norway has emerged from its long winter hibernation and that spring has arrived. https://www.thelocal.no/20240307/six-signs-that-spring-has-arrived-in-norway Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:23:57 +0100 six-signs-that-spring-has-arrived-in-norway Waiting for a response from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) does more than delay paperwork. It disrupts the lives of those moving to Norway. Readers of The Local shared how this uncertainty prevents them from working or traveling abroad. https://www.thelocal.no/20260417/im-a-prisoner-foreigners-in-norway-left-unable-to-work-or-travel-as-they-wait-for-udi Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:40:44 +0200 im-a-prisoner-foreigners-in-norway-left-unable-to-work-or-travel-as-they-wait-for-udi Each year Norway introduces a general fire ban during the late spring and summer months. Here's what you need to know about the rules and the exceptions, if you want to light a BBQ or campfire. https://www.thelocal.no/20220505/what-are-the-rules-for-fires-and-bbqs-in-norway Thu, 05 May 2022 12:58:11 +0200 what-are-the-rules-for-fires-and-bbqs-in-norway Progress Party sees best poll numbers in 17 years, Norway and Ukraine to cooperate on drones, and other news from Norway on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260415/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-new-on-wednesday Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:16:20 +0200 today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-new-on-wednesday The first stage of Norway’s new nationwide wage settlement concluded successfully on April 12th, averting major strikes that threatened to paralyse Norwegian industry. So what's in the deal? https://www.thelocal.no/20260414/what-norways-2026-wage-settlement-means-for-you Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:29:48 +0200 what-norways-2026-wage-settlement-means-for-you How do you keep in touch with friends, neighbors, or colleagues in Norway? You might need to change your approach and try out some apps you never used before (or stopped using a while ago). https://www.thelocal.no/20260407/explained-why-dont-norwegians-use-whatsapp Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:55:11 +0200 explained-why-dont-norwegians-use-whatsapp If you want to live and work in Norway legally, dealing with the country's immigration authorities is unavoidable. The Local asked readers about their experiences with the "expected waiting times" and found that these estimates are often a far cry from reality. https://www.thelocal.no/20260409/its-a-joke-foreigners-in-norway-warn-against-trusting-udi-wait-times Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:24:23 +0200 its-a-joke-foreigners-in-norway-warn-against-trusting-udi-wait-times Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold. https://www.thelocal.no/20260411/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:53:39 +0200 a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays 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