Norway

Leave it up to the Norwegians to popularise expressions about the quality of fish.

Starting a family in Norway will give you some of the best early years benefits in the world, but even the most prepared new parents are surprised by a few things they discover during their parental leave in the country.

After their songs were deemed blasphemous propaganda, the duo were forced to flee to Norway and claim asylum. Now a band, they are writing angrily about what they facedFor almost as long as it’s existed, heavy metal has been used as protest music. On Black Sabbath’s Paranoid, the first thing you’re barraged with is War Pigs: a seven-minute savaging of […]

On 1 February 1942, the leader of the country’s Nazi party became ‘minister president,’ his promotion followed quickly by demonstrations of Norwegian disgust. See how the Guardian reported eventsFrom our diplomatic correspondent2 February 1942 Continue reading...

EU countries have agreed to make it easier for anyone with an EU Covid-19 certificate to travel within the bloc without having to face any further restrictions such as tests or quarantine.

A record 24,429 Covid-19 cases were recorded in Norway on Tuesday, the first time the country has registered more than 20,000 infections in a day.

If you are sick of roaming charges or forking out for international calls and are ready to take the plunge and get a Norwegian number, there are a few things to know first.

Thinking about getting on the road in Norway but not sure where to start when it comes to car insurance? We’ve got you covered. 

Find out what’s going on in Norway on Wednesday with The Local’s short roundup of important news

Senior Taliban leaders and diplomats from several Western countries have held landmark discussions on the…

The number of weekly Covid-19 hospitalisations in Norway is rising and will continue to do so, despite the now dominant Omicron variant being milder than other variants, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said Tuesday.

Travel to Norway is set to become easier with the country's scrapping its Covid-19 travel rules on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know about travel between Norway and the USA.

The Norwegian government will scrap its Covid-19 entry quarantine rules for all arrivals on Wednesday.

The British government has announced the end of testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers, including the post-arrival Day 2 tests that travellers from Europe have previously been forced to pay for.

British diplomats have met the Taliban in Norway, as Afghanistan’s new rulers asked the West…

Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and his delegation met with the envoys of the…

Life in Norway is great, but before you make the move, there’s plenty of red tape you should be aware of. Here’s our pick of seven articles to help smooth the bureaucratic process.

Figures from the UDI have revealed how many people were granted family immigration permits in 2021 or registered as moving to be with family.

The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said on Monday.

Moving to another country can be a life-changing and rewarding experience, although there are usually a few bumps along the way. We'd love to hear your thoughts on what you wish you knew before making the move to Norway.

The first Taliban delegation to visit Europe since returning to power in Afghanistan began talks Sunday with Afghan civil society members focused on human rights, Norway's foreign ministry said.

Norway’s trade unions play a massive part in working life in the country, with almost two million members and many of the countries key industries heavily unionised.

UN says famine has been threatening 23 million Afghans, demanding $4.4 billion from donor countries…

A Taliban delegation arrived Saturday in Norway for three days of talks with Western diplomats and members of Afghan civil society, which it hopes will help "transform the atmosphere of war" in Afghanistan.

Two-thirds of all new cars bought by Norwegians last year were electric. Turns out you just need a government with a clueI’ve just been standing for 10 minutes at a moderately quiet junction near where I work in Cambridge. During that time I’ve seen six electric vehicles (EVs) – three VW ID.3s, a Nissan Leaf, a Nissan white van and a Renault Zoe. […]

Winter is at the bottom of many people's list of favourite seasons. But the colder months are an opportunity to experience some of the best things about life in Norway.

How long do non-EU citizens have to be present in the European Union to make sure they don’t lose the status of long-term resident? For the first time the Court of Justice of the European Union has given an answer. 

An elegant, beautifully framed drama with playful, Murakami-esque cat cameoes care of the Norwegian writer-director Anders Emblem“What is the best thing about Norway?” asks the leading character in this intriguing film from Norwegian writer-director Anders Emblem. Her friend answers: “Mountains? A-ha?” To which the original speaker replies that she […]

Oslo meeting with Afghan rulers will include allies and ‘not represent legitimisation or recognition’A Taliban delegation is to hold talks with Norwegian officials and Afghan civil society representatives in Oslo next week, the Norwegian foreign ministry has said.The visit is scheduled from Sunday to Tuesday, and “the Taliban will meet representatives […]

Deputy of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in economic affairs Maulaee…