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 Norway’s most important day, to tax rebates, and the revised national budget, here are the key changes in May 2026 you need to know about. https://www.thelocal.no/20260427/key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-may-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:56:10 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-may-2026 From the busy Easter holidays to high-stakes wage negotiations and the deadline for your 2025 taxes, April is a month where you need to keep a close eye on several key changes. https://www.thelocal.no/20260326/key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-april-2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:42:50 +0100 key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-april-2026 From the arrival of the annual tax return to high-stakes wage negotiations and the start of the Easter 'Buss for tog' season, March brings a mix of essential deadlines, longer daylight hours, and a range of exciting events across Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20260225/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-march-2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:55:10 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-march-2026 From cheaper dental care to immigration restrictions and more Metro construction, here are the changes you can expect to see in Norway throughout 2026. https://www.thelocal.no/20251229/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:41:47 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-2026 February in Norway brings both change and celebration. From tighter income rules for foreign families to higher child benefits, and plenty of exciting events happening across the country, here’s what to expect this month. https://www.thelocal.no/20260128/everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-february-2026 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:59:47 +0100 everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-february-2026 The new year will see Norway ring in several changes, ranging from extending the working lives of seniors to new restrictions on nicotine products and and energy drinks, as well as a new tax system for EVs. https://www.thelocal.no/20251229/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-january-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:05 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-january-2026 Budget negotiations could reach a final showdown, a series of Christmas events and passing the darkest point of the winter. Here are the events and changes to look forward to in Norway in December. https://www.thelocal.no/20251128/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-december-2025 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:14:40 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-december-2025 Ongoing talks to agree budget, a film festival in Oslo and the arrival of Christmas markets. Here are the upcoming changes and events to know about in Norway this November. https://www.thelocal.no/20251027/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-november-2025 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:22:55 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-november-2025 New government to present budget, dark evenings and winter tyres and three different festivals are among the changes in events in Norway this October. https://www.thelocal.no/20251001/key-points-everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-october-2025 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:47:58 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-october-2025 Darker days, parliamentary elections and a new language test for permanent residency are all just around the corner in Norway this September. https://www.thelocal.no/20250826/key-points-everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-september-2025 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:30:21 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-september-2025 August is the month that Norway kicks back into life after the long summer break, and this year there's the added element of an election campaign. Here's what's changing this month. https://www.thelocal.no/20250715/early-voting-electronic-tags-and-bigamy-what-changes-in-norway-in-august-2025 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:10:36 +0200 early-voting-electronic-tags-and-bigamy-what-changes-in-norway-in-august-2025 A cut to energy taxes, limits to profit-making at private kindergartens, and a ban on anonymous political donations. Here are some of the new laws coming into force in July 2025. https://www.thelocal.no/20250624/party-funding-and-kindergartens-norways-new-laws-for-july-2025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:32:49 +0200 party-funding-and-kindergartens-norways-new-laws-for-july-2025 Early voting begins for September election, Trollstigen reopens, and cities empty for the 'joint holiday'. Here's what changes in Norway in July 2025. https://www.thelocal.no/20250624/everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-july-2025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:36:52 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-july-2025 As the Norwegian parliament (Storting) prepares to adjourn on June 20th for the summer recess, and with a general election scheduled for autumn, the country's MPs have their work cut out for them. https://www.thelocal.no/20250603/listed-six-new-laws-that-need-to-be-passed-in-norway-before-summer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:12:56 +0200 listed-six-new-laws-that-need-to-be-passed-in-norway-before-summer This summer in Norway won't be as relaxed as usual, at least if you're a politician building up to the September election. For tourists, the awe-inspiring Trollstigen road reopens, and there are several laws, including one cutting power bills. https://www.thelocal.no/20250611/trollstigen-and-pre-election-buzz-what-changes-in-norway-this-summer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:05:33 +0200 trollstigen-and-pre-election-buzz-what-changes-in-norway-this-summer Festivals, pride events, unique summer celebrations and more are featured in our roundup of the best events happening in Norway in June 2025. https://www.thelocal.no/20250523/whats-on-in-norway-nine-unmissable-events-in-june-2025 Fri, 23 May 2025 12:51:12 +0200 whats-on-in-norway-nine-unmissable-events-in-june-2025 A parliamentary vote on new language rules for permanent residency in Norway, the start of summer, and plenty more should be on your radar heading into June. https://www.thelocal.no/20250522/permanent-residency-rules-everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-june-2025 Thu, 22 May 2025 16:50:42 +0200 permanent-residency-rules-everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-june-2025 Jazz festivals, national celebrations and world-famous acts are on the agenda for Norway in May 2025. Here are some of the best things happening. https://www.thelocal.no/20250424/whats-on-in-norway-six-fantastic-things-to-look-forward-to-in-may-2025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:51:30 +0200 whats-on-in-norway-six-fantastic-things-to-look-forward-to-in-may-2025 Tax rebates to begin arriving, Norway’s national day, and the revised national budget are among the key changes in May 2025 that you need to know about. https://www.thelocal.no/20250422/everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-2025 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:57:20 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-norway-in-2025 Whether it’s a festival celebrating Stavanger’s history or a chance to experience some world-class live music, there is plenty to do in Norway during April. https://www.thelocal.no/20250325/whats-on-in-norway-six-great-things-to-do-in-april-2025 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:18:47 +0100 whats-on-in-norway-six-great-things-to-do-in-april-2025