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 From not worshipping at the temples of frozen pizza and cross-country skiing to littering on hikes and talking smack about Norwegian food, these actions – even when unintentional – are likely to annoy a lot of Norwegians. https://www.thelocal.no/20230214/18-sure-fire-ways-to-offend-a-norwegian Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:40:29 +0100 18-sure-fire-ways-to-offend-a-norwegian Unpaid and voluntary labour in the spirit of 'dugnad' may not seem appealing, but it certainly has its benefits and own unique charm, writes The Local Norway's editor Frazer Norwell. https://www.thelocal.no/20220510/opinion-why-you-need-to-get-involved-with-dugnad-instead-of-skiving-off Tue, 10 May 2022 18:36:30 +0200 opinion-why-you-need-to-get-involved-with-dugnad-instead-of-skiving-off Moving to Norway comes with a whole host of culture shocks, no matter how well you prepare. Likewise, the world of Norwegian food is full of perilous pitfalls you won't want to fall into more than once, if at all. https://www.thelocal.no/20230208/five-norwegian-food-mistakes-you-only-make-once Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:36:08 +0100 five-norwegian-food-mistakes-you-only-make-once Whether it's by a conscious effort to fit in or you catch yourself doing it instinctively one day, you'll pick up several Norwegian habits that'll govern what you wear, your social interactions and what you eat.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230228/shoes-sandwiches-and-small-talk-the-habits-you-pick-up-living-in-norway Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:09:17 +0100 shoes-sandwiches-and-small-talk-the-habits-you-pick-up-living-in-norway The process of getting a residence permit, the lowdown on the property market, the social norms foreigners struggle with most and how much money you'll need to earn to call Norway home. Here are 12 must-read articles about life in Norway.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230210/work-permits-property-and-living-costs-12-essential-articles-for-life-in-norway Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:42:23 +0100 work-permits-property-and-living-costs-12-essential-articles-for-life-in-norway Norway has a long history of producing many great and some not-so-great television shows and series.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230217/norwegian-tv-the-best-shows-to-watch-to-understand-norwegian-society Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:32:44 +0100 norwegian-tv-the-best-shows-to-watch-to-understand-norwegian-society As a foreigner in Norway you will no doubt want to avoid any potential social faux pas as much as possible. We look at some of the popular Norwegian cultural norms to help you feel more prepared for those social occasions.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210302/understanding-norwegian-social-culture-7-things-foreigners-may-find-surprising Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:31:27 +0100 understanding-norwegian-social-culture-7-things-foreigners-may-find-surprising Norway can be a tricky culture to crack at times when it comes to understanding some of the social norms. Here are some of our tips for fitting in and living like a local.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210823/six-norwegian-habits-to-embrace-to-make-you-feel-like-a-local Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:43:56 +0200 six-norwegian-habits-to-embrace-to-make-you-feel-like-a-local Adapting to life in Norway can take some getting used to and requires a generous pinch of patience and perseverance. With an honest effort, you'll get there, but even then, some things will leave you scratching your head. https://www.thelocal.no/20211111/five-things-about-life-in-norway-youll-probably-never-get-used-to Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:27:37 +0100 five-things-about-life-in-norway-youll-probably-never-get-used-to Now that most of the national measures in Norway have been lifted it's a good time to reflect on what the pandemic has taught us about the country. From social distancing, second homes and tough border restrictions. Here's what Covid-19 has taught us about the country and its people.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210617/six-things-the-covid-crisis-has-taught-us-about-norway Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:04:19 +0200 six-things-the-covid-crisis-has-taught-us-about-norway It can take time to adjust to living in a new country. However, here are some of the signs that you've made a smooth transition into life in Norway.  https://www.thelocal.no/20210910/five-signs-youve-settled-into-life-in-norway Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:37 +0200 five-signs-youve-settled-into-life-in-norway If you spend any amount of time in Norway, you’re likely to come across snus, but what is it and why is it more popular among Norwegians than another common habit?  https://www.thelocal.no/20210628/what-is-snus-and-why-do-so-many-norwegians-use-it Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:26:41 +0200 what-is-snus-and-why-do-so-many-norwegians-use-it