Filling up your car in Norway is becoming increasingly expensive. With petrol prices rising, many drivers are wondering whether there’s any way to pay less.
Every year since 1996, Norwegians have gathered on Christmas morning (in Norway that’s the 24th) and switched on their televisions to watch 'Tre nøtter til Askepott'.
Nynorsk - Norway's second official written language - is a key part of the country's history and is the official form of Norwegian in parts of the country.
Once you've lived in Norway long enough, you'll become eligible for permanent residency or Norwegian citizenship. Both grant you more security, but there are important differences between the two.
Getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road may give you a sense of freedom, but trust us, that feeling doesn't come cheap. The Local has gathered a list of hidden costs for you to be aware of before you start up the engine.
Fairness and flexibility are perhaps the best words to describe working life in Norway. Here's what you need to know about how Norwegian culture has influenced work environments and what to expect after you’ve first "clocked in".
Norway is a top destination for international students. If you're thinking of applying to a university in Norway, read on to better understand what to expect both on and off campus.
Looking for a job in Norway and have yet to perfect your Norwegian? Don’t stress. Yes, not knowing the native language makes the job pool admittedly a lot smaller. But that doesn’t mean it is impossible. Here are our tips on how to find an English speaking job in Norway.
We asked our readers in Norway to share their recommendations on the country's best banks for foreigner residents so you can make a more informed decision on where to open an account.
Norway has taken strong measures to ensure there are safe drivers behind the wheel, which is why obtaining a driving licence (a "førerkort") is not an easy task. To get a licence, you'll have to take the theory test, but would you pass it?
Norway's international residents will be pleased to know they can avoid the extra stress and time used standing in queues by carrying out much of their everyday tasks and Norwegian paperwork online.
The option to work as a freelancer is a popular choice, and often the route chosen by newcomers in Norway. If you are considering this as an option for yourself, here are the basics you should know.
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?
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.
If you’re suddenly hearing liksom being peppered into more and more conversations, trust us, you’re not imagining it. Especially with the Norwegian youth, this word has taken off in popularity leaving both foreigners and locals a little unsure as to why.
