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 just around the corner, and there aren’t many better ways to spend the warmer evenings than by pitching up a tent surrounded by Norway’s stunning natural scenery. But, can you really camp anywhere you want? https://www.thelocal.no/20220609/reader-question-can-i-camp-anywhere-i-want-in-norway Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:32:10 +0200 reader-question-can-i-camp-anywhere-i-want-in-norway 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 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 If you see a film, restaurant or album given a six in Norway, it's been met with the highest possible accolades rather than middling reviews. So, where does this unique ranking system come from? https://www.thelocal.no/20220826/reader-question-why-do-norwegians-rate-things-out-of-six Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:21:01 +0200 reader-question-why-do-norwegians-rate-things-out-of-six How do you cancel your residency when leaving Norway – and do you even need to do so? The Local looks into the rules. https://www.thelocal.no/20230120/reader-question-do-you-need-to-cancel-your-residency-when-moving-from-norway Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:03:34 +0100 reader-question-do-you-need-to-cancel-your-residency-when-moving-from-norway A Norwegian passport comes with many benefits, and the country allows dual citizenship. So, what are the rules for the children of foreign nationals born in Norway? https://www.thelocal.no/20220324/do-children-born-in-norway-qualify-for-citizenship Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:30:19 +0100 do-children-born-in-norway-qualify-for-citizenship The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls will be launched on October 12th, albeit in a phased in approach, but how will it impact non-EU residents legally living in EU/Schengen countries? https://www.thelocal.no/20240427/reader-question-what-will-ees-mean-for-foreigners-living-in-europe Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:59:09 +0200 reader-question-what-will-ees-mean-for-foreigners-living-in-europe For whatever reason, you may apply for Norwegian citizenship and then need to leave the country. Here’s what the rules say. https://www.thelocal.no/20231228/reader-question-can-i-apply-for-norwegian-citizenship-and-then-leave-the-country Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:08:06 +0100 reader-question-can-i-apply-for-norwegian-citizenship-and-then-leave-the-country Some countries offer visas to prospective residents who can pay their own way while living in the country. One reader wants to know whether Norway has such a scheme. https://www.thelocal.no/20240410/reader-question-does-norway-have-a-golden-visa-option Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:32:06 +0200 reader-question-does-norway-have-a-golden-visa-option To live in Norway as a non-EEA resident, you will likely need to obtain a residence permit. Does this permit then give you the right to live elsewhere in the European Economic Area? https://www.thelocal.no/20230623/reader-question-can-i-live-in-another-eea-country-with-a-norwegian-residency-permit Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:42:36 +0200 reader-question-can-i-live-in-another-eea-country-with-a-norwegian-residency-permit Many non-EU tourists visiting the UK are now required to pay a £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in order to enter. EU nationals will also soon have to pay for an ETA. The Local answers your questions on the rules and exemptions. https://www.thelocal.no/20240913/your-questions-answered-on-the-uks-new-10-visa-for-european-travellers Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:10:51 +0200 your-questions-answered-on-the-uks-new-10-visa-for-european-travellers As European travellers prepare for the introduction of enhanced passport checks known as the Entry & Exit System (EES), many readers have asked us what this means for the '90-day rule' for non-EU citizens. https://www.thelocal.no/20240501/reader-question-how-do-the-eus-new-ees-passport-checks-affect-the-90-day-rule Wed, 01 May 2024 09:18:17 +0200 reader-question-how-do-the-eus-new-ees-passport-checks-affect-the-90-day-rule The EU's Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport checks will usher in big changes for travellers - here we answer readers' questions on the position for dual nationals. https://www.thelocal.no/20240422/reader-question-what-do-europes-ees-passport-checks-mean-for-dual-nationals Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:10:50 +0200 reader-question-what-do-europes-ees-passport-checks-mean-for-dual-nationals The EU's new passport control Entry & Exit System (EES) is scheduled to come into force later this year and is already causing anxiety for many travellers. We've answered your questions on the new system and how it will work. https://www.thelocal.no/20240416/europes-new-ees-passport-checks-your-questions-answered Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:13:44 +0200 europes-new-ees-passport-checks-your-questions-answered Free tuition is one of the many things that attracts students to Norway, along with the wide array of disciplines to study. Plenty of degree programmes are also offered in English. https://www.thelocal.no/20231117/reader-question-can-i-take-a-english-speaking-degree-in-norway Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:52:23 +0100 reader-question-can-i-take-a-english-speaking-degree-in-norway Many see Norway's citizenship requirements as quite strict. How do the rules change if you are married to a local? https://www.thelocal.no/20231109/reader-questions-are-norways-citizenship-rules-easier-if-you-marry-a-norwegian Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:22:12 +0100 reader-questions-are-norways-citizenship-rules-easier-if-you-marry-a-norwegian Whether you need a visa or not, many travellers are limited to stays of just 90 days within Norway. So, are there any alternatives or ways to visit Norway for longer?  https://www.thelocal.no/20231106/reader-question-can-you-visit-norway-for-more-than-90-days Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:57:26 +0100 reader-question-can-you-visit-norway-for-more-than-90-days For many heading to the bureau de change and getting their money exchanged into a foreign currency is a holiday ritual. However, as card is king in Norway, is cash necessary, and are there any better alternatives?  https://www.thelocal.no/20220902/reader-question-is-it-better-for-tourists-to-use-cash-or-card-in-norway Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:29:17 +0200 reader-question-is-it-better-for-tourists-to-use-cash-or-card-in-norway Video footage of an American tourist arriving in Europe with a giant suitcase filled with nothing but Diet Coke to drink on her holiday has been causing much hilarity - but is it true that Diet Coke is banned or restricted in EU countries? https://www.thelocal.no/20230822/is-diet-coke-really-banned-in-europe Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:09:31 +0200 is-diet-coke-really-banned-in-europe Several foreigners living in Norway have gotten in touch asking why the power price can differ so much between different regions. Here's the answer. https://www.thelocal.no/20230811/explained-why-do-norways-region-have-such-different-power-prices Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:47:23 +0200 explained-why-do-norways-region-have-such-different-power-prices