Norway

A petition has been launched calling on the UK government to install MPs to represent the interests of Brits living overseas - echoing systems that already exist in countries including France and Italy.

Norway's government on Friday moved to ban companies from marketing unhealthy foods like candy, soft drinks, ice cream and energy drinks to children, with the ban coming into force immediately.

Norway is a popular year-round tourism destination. However, there’s a strong case to be made for May being the best time of year for a trip.

The meeting in Washington on Thursday between US President Donald Trump and Norway's PM went well, with Trump expressing his love for Norway. But did anything concrete come of it?

Train tickets in Eastern Norway should be lowered to reflect services being affected by a potential train shortage, the Norwegian Consumer Council said on Friday.

Møre og Romsdal County Council voted to introduce tolls on the iconic Trollstigen road on Thursday, with the local authority wanting to use revenues generated by the charges to make the road landslide-proof.

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.

The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, said on Thursday it had seen a negative return of 0.6 percent or 415 billion kroner ($39.7 billion) in the first quarter of 2025.

If you're living in or visiting Norway, you're bound to end up talking about the weather. A lot.

Buying a home in Norway is a significant milestone for anyone who moved to the country – but it's also a process with many potential pitfalls.

Train travellers in eastern Norway, already home to some of the country’s most congested tracks, have been warned that capacity on services will be reduced over the coming months.

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.

Queen Sonja of Norway was discharged from an Oslo hospital on Tuesday after being admitted the previous evening for breathing difficulties, the royal palace said.

When it comes to driving in Norway, it’s not just the basic traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a number of items you aren't even allowed to have in your car.

If you're applying for a job in Norway and want to make a good impression, it's not just about what you say – it's also about what you don't say.

Electronic IDs play a big part in daily life in Norway, and Bank ID is the most versatile of these. The Local has asked the largest banks whether they will issue BankID to foreigners who only have a D-number.

Make your annual leave last longer by mastering these tricks for maximising Norway’s public holidays.

Considering a move to Norway? Before you pack your bags, it's important to understand whether life in the country aligns with your lifestyle and expectations.

You may have heard that bids on property in Norway are legally binding, so what happens if you have a change of heart?