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Arctic Norway’s tricky quest for sustainable tourism
SVALBARD

Arctic Norway’s tricky quest for sustainable tourism

Making waves: Female entrepreneurs having an impact in 2022
PARTNER CONTENT

Making waves: Female entrepreneurs having an impact in 2022

Norway unlikely to offer fourth Covid vaccine dose to under 45s 
COVID-19

Norway unlikely to offer fourth Covid vaccine dose to under 45s 

Those under 45 with no underlying conditions probably won’t be offered a fourth Covid vaccine dose this autumn, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) said Friday. 

Norwegian expression of the day: Bjørnetjeneste
NORWEGIAN WORD OF THE DAY

Norwegian expression of the day: Bjørnetjeneste

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
TODAY IN NORWAY

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

HEALTH

Norwegian government proposes increased financial support for kids’ glasses

Norwegian government proposes increased financial support for kids’ glasses
Metro in Norway’s capital crowned ‘best’ in Europe according to new study
TRANSPORT

Metro in Norway’s capital crowned ‘best’ in Europe according to new study

EXPLAINED: How to bring a foreign car to Norway  
DRIVING

EXPLAINED: How to bring a foreign car to Norway  

Why you should learn Norwegian even if you don’t need it for work
WORKING IN NORWAY

Why you should learn Norwegian even if you don’t need it for work

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Norwegian word of the day: Kveldsmat
NORWEGIAN WORD OF THE DAY

Norwegian word of the day: Kveldsmat

EXPLAINED: Who can give blood in Norway? 
HEALTH

EXPLAINED: Who can give blood in Norway? 

Where are Norway’s cheapest homes, and what can you get for your money? 
PROPERTY

Where are Norway’s cheapest homes, and what can you get for your money? 

The surprising ways time abroad can improve mind, body and bank balance
PARTNER CONTENT

The surprising ways time abroad can improve mind, body and bank balance

How tourists in Oslo can save money and live like a local
DISCOVER NORWAY

How tourists in Oslo can save money and live like a local

It’s no secret that Oslo is an expensive city, but visitors can both save some cash and step off the tourist trail at the same time. Here’s how.

Key mistakes to avoid when bidding on a house in Norway 
PROPERTY

Key mistakes to avoid when bidding on a house in Norway 

Best things to do in Oslo in summer 2022 
OSLO

Best things to do in Oslo in summer 2022 

READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: How can I move to Norway to be with my adult children? 

Reader question: How can I move to Norway to be with my adult children? 
What are the rules for moving to Norway to be with family? 
IMMIGRATION

What are the rules for moving to Norway to be with family? 

EXPLAINED: What the revised national budget in Norway means for foreigners 
MONEY

EXPLAINED: What the revised national budget in Norway means for foreigners 

How international health insurance saved a South American adventure
PARTNER CONTENT

How international health insurance saved a South American adventure

Norwegian word of the day: Linselus 
NORWEGIAN WORD OF THE DAY

Norwegian word of the day: Linselus 

REVEALED: EU plans digital-only Schengen visa application process
VISAS

REVEALED: EU plans digital-only Schengen visa application process

What happens if you are caught driving without a valid licence in Norway? 
DRIVING

What happens if you are caught driving without a valid licence in Norway? 

Accidents happen, and sometimes people may take to the road without realising that their licence is expired or was meant to be exchanged for a Norwegian one.

EXPLAINED: Which Schengen area countries have border controls in place and why?
TRAVEL NEWS

EXPLAINED: Which Schengen area countries have border controls in place and why?

Six key tips to survive the bidding war when buying a house in Norway
PROPERTY

Six key tips to survive the bidding war when buying a house in Norway

READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: When will waiting times for Norwegian residence go down?

Reader question: When will waiting times for Norwegian residence go down?
Norwegian word of the day: Syden  
NORWEGIAN WORD OF THE DAY

Norwegian word of the day: Syden  

EXPLAINED: How owning an electric car in Norway could change
DRIVING

EXPLAINED: How owning an electric car in Norway could change

What are the rules for fires and BBQs in Norway?
WEATHER

What are the rules for fires and BBQs in Norway?

The key things you need to know about Norwegian residence waiting times 
IMMIGRATION

The key things you need to know about Norwegian residence waiting times 

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