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 Scandinavia's SAS airline is cancelling nearly 1,200 flights in May as it braces for soaring jet fuel prices as a result of the closure of the Straits of Hormuz. https://www.thelocal.no/20260505/sas-cancels-1200-flights-in-may-due-to-fuel-shortages Tue, 05 May 2026 10:53:50 +0200 sas-cancels-1200-flights-in-may-due-to-fuel-shortages The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens. https://www.thelocal.no/20260506/us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:51 +0200 us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Airlines have been announcing their new flight schedules for 2026 so if you need to travel from Norway next year we've listed the new services so you can plan ahead. https://www.thelocal.no/20251120/listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-norway-in-2026 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:55:48 +0100 listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-norway-in-2026 Planning a getaway for the next holiday? LOT Polish Airlines inaugurated two new routes between Gdańsk, Oslo and Bergen, making it easier for people to travel for business or pleasure between Poland and Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20260504/two-new-direct-flights-launched-from-norway-to-poland Mon, 04 May 2026 12:55:16 +0200 two-new-direct-flights-launched-from-norway-to-poland Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights. https://www.thelocal.no/20260428/budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:39:16 +0200 budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar 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 Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights? https://www.thelocal.no/20260424/will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:10:14 +0200 will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Pack your bags, but leave the pouches. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry has issued an urgent warning for travellers after France introduced a total ban on "white snus." https://www.thelocal.no/20260416/norway-issues-urgent-snus-warning-for-travellers-visiting-france Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:40:10 +0200 norway-issues-urgent-snus-warning-for-travellers-visiting-france 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 Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:54 +0200 stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains More than 1,900 hospitality workers across Norway went on strike on Sunday, April 19th, after mediation between unions and employers failed. https://www.thelocal.no/20260420/norways-hospitality-sector-hit-by-strike-after-wage-talks-break-down Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:22:28 +0200 norways-hospitality-sector-hit-by-strike-after-wage-talks-break-down The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war. https://www.thelocal.no/20260418/airlines-fear-jet-fuel-rationing-due-to-mideast-war Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0200 airlines-fear-jet-fuel-rationing-due-to-mideast-war 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 The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets. https://www.thelocal.no/20260414/europe-could-face-jet-fuel-supply-issues-in-near-future Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:57:47 +0200 europe-could-face-jet-fuel-supply-issues-in-near-future Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet. https://www.thelocal.no/20260411/full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:56:38 +0200 full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption The Norwegian government has proposed new rules to align with the EU’s migration reform, introducing stricter screening for third-country nationals entering Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20260403/norway-to-introduce-stricter-identity-checks-under-new-eu-migration-rules Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:03:25 +0200 norway-to-introduce-stricter-identity-checks-under-new-eu-migration-rules Lufthansa cancelled all flights between Germany and Norway on Friday, April 10th due to a cabin crew strike. https://www.thelocal.no/20260410/lufthansa-cancels-flights-to-and-from-norway-on-friday-due-to-strike Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:48:52 +0200 lufthansa-cancels-flights-to-and-from-norway-on-friday-due-to-strike Fjord Line has reopened its fastest route between Norway and Denmark in time for the spring and summer seasons. https://www.thelocal.no/20260402/high-speed-ferry-service-between-norway-and-denmark-reopens Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:26:07 +0200 high-speed-ferry-service-between-norway-and-denmark-reopens European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.” https://www.thelocal.no/20260330/european-airports-record-longer-border-waiting-times-as-ees-deadline-looms Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:31:07 +0200 european-airports-record-longer-border-waiting-times-as-ees-deadline-looms The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules. https://www.thelocal.no/20260207/uk-to-hike-price-of-electronic-travel-authorisation-for-foreign-travellers Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:19:47 +0100 uk-to-hike-price-of-electronic-travel-authorisation-for-foreign-travellers