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With Norway's National Day coming up on Sunday May 17th, The Local asked readers what they make of the celebrations as foreign residents in the country.

After a recent survey by The Local revealed the harsh reality that foreigners face while waiting for residency permits in Norway, we asked the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) to respond.

Swedish defence minister visits Norway's Ørland air base, man dies after being set on fire in Telemark, and other news from Norway on Friday.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticized Norway on Thursday after Oslo revoked an export license tied to the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems intended for Malaysia’s military modernization program.…

Romania will receive nearly EUR 600 million under the new financing cycle of the EEA and Norway Grants, following the signing of new cooperation agreements with Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy starting May 15 to boost India’s bilateral…

Starting Friday, May 15th, Netflix will increase its subscription prices in Norway by about 20 percent.

More than half of drivers in Norway say their next car will be electric as a response to soaring fuel prices, the country's auto association said Wednesday, May 13th.

For many Norwegians, May 17th is even bigger than Christmas. Here are eight tips for getting the most out of the nation's most important celebration.

May in Norway brings flags, parades, and several well-deserved long weekends. But for many people, especially those in hospitality and retail, work goes on as usual. So, what does this mean for your pay?

After Norges Bank raised the key interest rate to 4.25 percent on Thursday, May 7th (the first increase since 2023), Norway’s commercial banks followed suit.

The Norwegian government aims to keep more people in work by increasing the use of graded sick leave, rather than granting full sick leave as the default during GP visits. So what are the measures you need to know?

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby, charged with raping four women and other acts of violence, is due to receive his verdict on June 15th, the Oslo court said Monday, May 11th.

Norway’s biggest day of the year is just around the corner. On May 17th, the country is filled with red, white, and blue as everyone celebrates Constitution Day, but we want to know what our readers really think about it.

Three foreign tourists on a fishing trip were found dead overnight off the west coast of Norway, rescuers said on Monday, May 11th.

Going to the supermarket in Norway is becoming increasingly expensive, as new data revealed the mounting pressure on the Norwegian economy.

A Chinese citizen has been arrested in Norway on suspicion of aiding and abetting attempted grossly illegal intelligence activities. The person is believed to have attempted to collect satellite data.…

Norwegian‑backed companies Northern Europe Energy Group and Vindr Baltics are planning to build a billion‑euro green hydrogen plant and a data center in Häädemeeste municipality in Pärnu County in Estonia,…

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.

Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met on Friday with Norwegian Ambassador to Syria Hilde Haraldstad to discuss reconstruction support and ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the…

Norway’s land and waters are contaminated with explosive munitions from wartime. According to new research, this amounts to around one million tons of explosive ordnance. Mapping of the extent has…

Tesla must pay 115 Model S drivers after courts upheld claims over reduced charging speeds following a 2019 update. Norway’s Supreme Court rejected the final appeal, confirming compensation of 50,000…

Music fans in Norway have a lot to look forward to in 2026. Big names from the UK and the US are set to perform at venues ranging from huge arenas to scenic parks. Here is your chronological guide to the must-see artists.

Uzbekistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ismatulla Irgashev, held talks with Norway’s newly appointed ambassador, Helene Sand Andresen, focusing on efforts to sustain dialogue on Afghanistan’s future, officials said. According to…

Oslo, 15 April 2026 (SPS) – Members of Parliament from all nine parties are behind the establishment of a friendship group for Western Sahara in the Norwegian Parliament this afternoon.…

OSLO — Lock up your oil fund, hide the silverware, and for the love of all that is holy, cover the eyes of the children. The man who has turned…

Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway’s government in developing the country’s oil and gas sectors. The president announced this during her state of the nation address…

The UAE has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, following Federal Decree No. 125 of 2025. This step strengthens the country’s role in polar science and international cooperation and reflects its…

Yemen Minister of Education Dr. Adel al-Abbadi discussed Tuesday with the Acting Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Maryam Khan enhancing joint cooperation in programs supporting and rehabilitating schools…

Hundreds of Afghans living abroad staged protests in the cities of London and Oslo over the weekend, condemning what they described as continued military attacks by Pakistan that have led…