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 Many newcomers to Norway dream of building friendships with fellow parents who understand the experiences and trials of parenthood. We've put together a roadmap to make the process easier. https://www.thelocal.no/20240311/how-to-make-friends-with-other-parents-in-norway Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:51:58 +0100 how-to-make-friends-with-other-parents-in-norway Norway has earned a reputation of a difficult place to settle and make friends over the years. The Local has put together a guide on essential resources to help you fight loneliness. https://www.thelocal.no/20240906/five-tips-to-help-you-make-more-friends-and-combat-loneliness-in-norway Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:05:59 +0200 five-tips-to-help-you-make-more-friends-and-combat-loneliness-in-norway Making friends in Norway is essential for surviving and fitting in. Yet foreign residents often discover that navigating the unspoken social rules feels more daunting than the country’s harsh winters. https://www.thelocal.no/20260207/how-to-make-your-friendship-with-a-norwegian-more-than-a-one-night-stand Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:05:12 +0100 how-to-make-your-friendship-with-a-norwegian-more-than-a-one-night-stand While everything in Norway is expensive, having an active social life and reasonable quality of life shouldn't break the bank. https://www.thelocal.no/20230208/how-to-live-a-fulfilling-social-life-in-norway-without-breaking-the-bank Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:48:28 +0100 how-to-live-a-fulfilling-social-life-in-norway-without-breaking-the-bank It's no secret that Norway has a reputation as a tough place to forge new friendships. But does it have to be such a challenge? The Local's Robin-Ivan Capar offers tips for those seeking to broaden their social circles in this Scandinavian country. https://www.thelocal.no/20240102/how-to-make-friends-in-norway-six-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:03:25 +0100 how-to-make-friends-in-norway-six-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me Norway and its Nordic neighbours are among the worst countries in the world for foreigners to make friends and have an active social life, a new global survey has concluded. Some readers of The Local agree. https://www.thelocal.no/20250912/its-a-lonely-place-norway-one-of-hardest-countries-in-world-to-make-friends Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:25:59 +0200 its-a-lonely-place-norway-one-of-hardest-countries-in-world-to-make-friends One of the easiest ways to adjust to life in another country is to feel a sense of belonging, either by feeling part of the wider community or carving out your own path. https://www.thelocal.no/20240422/five-places-to-find-a-sense-of-community-in-norway Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:16:06 +0200 five-places-to-find-a-sense-of-community-in-norway One of the toughest things about settling in a country is finding and making new friends. We'd like to hear your advice on how to get over this obstacle in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20230831/tell-us-how-did-you-make-friends-in-norway Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:30:24 +0200 tell-us-how-did-you-make-friends-in-norway When travelling to or moving to Norway, many assume that they will be able to get by without the local language and get by on English alone, but how true does this assumption ring? https://www.thelocal.no/20220208/does-everyone-in-norway-speak-perfect-english Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:31:14 +0100 does-everyone-in-norway-speak-perfect-english If you’re new to the dating pool in Norway, we kindly advise ditching expectations of the traditional combo of dinner and a movie. https://www.thelocal.no/20211108/what-you-should-know-about-dating-in-norway Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:48:13 +0100 what-you-should-know-about-dating-in-norway