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19 Apr 2022, 10:04
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The Norwegian government has already announced a new age limit. However, it has also proposed introducing more rules for e-scooter users. Here’s what you need to know.
19 Apr 2022, 08:50
Some residence applications in Norway have seemingly been pushed to the back of the queue, with newer ones being processed first by the UDI. So, why is this being done?
18 Apr 2022, 11:06
Several police districts in Norway have said they are receiving an increasing number of tips about people trying to exploit vulnerable Ukrainian refugees, according to Norwegian TV2.
15 Apr 2022, 14:27
Norway's Havila Voyages said on Thursday it was finally cancelling a scheduled cruise, after being delayed in port for two days, due to uncertainties about how the ship was impacted by sanctions on Russia.
14 Apr 2022, 09:56
Ukrainian seasonal workers cannot continue working when their permit expires but instead, they must register at a refugee centre and have their asylum application processed individually, according to a report by NRK.
13 Apr 2022, 15:31
The humble 'matpakke' may be a simple word to learn, but the daily tradition gives a big insight into Norway.
13 Apr 2022, 11:37
Some people applying for residence or citizenship in Norway are facing waiting times of up to 18 months, or longer. So, what is the cause of the long case processing times and what is being done to reduce them?
13 Apr 2022, 08:29
Whether it's where people spend Easter, how many Kvikk Lunsjs they will eat or which parts of the country the Easter Bunny should avoid, these are all the key stats you need to understand Easter in Norway.
12 Apr 2022, 11:31
Talking about family in Norwegian can be tricky. Discussing your relatives may require a bit of in-depth knowledge of how they are related to you, so it's time to start brushing up on your family history.
12 Apr 2022, 10:06
The passports of British residents in Norway are being stamped by border police, even when residence cards are presented. So, can anything be done to prevent this?
11 Apr 2022, 11:37
Cabin trips are fantastic, but they come with more stress and effort than we'd all like to admit, writes Frazer Norwell.
11 Apr 2022, 08:50
With Vladimir Putin's move to invade Ukraine, Russians have found it harder to travel in and out of Europe, but many have turned to the border crossing with Norway as an alternative.
09 Apr 2022, 11:50
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told reporters t he wished to find a new defence minister as soon as possible.
09 Apr 2022, 06:02
Non-EU citizens living in the European Union, including Britons who moved both before and after Brexit, are eligible for a special residence status that could allow them to move to another EU country. Getting the permit is not straightforward but may get easier, explains Claudia Delpero.
08 Apr 2022, 12:39
From this year, 18-year-olds in Norway will be eligible to participate in an EU scheme that sees tens of thousands of European train tickets given away each year.
08 Apr 2022, 12:00
Yellow daffodils, longer days and sunshine. With the arrival of spring comes Easter, a holiday that has a distinctly more wintery feel in Norway compared to the rest of Europe. But how exactly do Norwegians celebrate Easter ?
08 Apr 2022, 10:42
Would you prefer to travel across Europe by train rather than plane this summer?
08 Apr 2022, 10:00
One of the first signs of spring in Norway is gåsunger, but what are they, and what do "goose kids" have to do with the warmer weather?
08 Apr 2022, 08:29
Motorists should expect queues and delays on Norwegian roads on Friday as roughly a million Norwegians prepare to head to the mountains for 'påskeferie'
07 Apr 2022, 14:20
Three people have died after being caught in an avalanche near Lyngen, northern Norway, local police confirmed Thursday.
07 Apr 2022, 11:47
Practice makes perfect, especially when learning a new language. Here are some places where you can practice your Norwegian in Oslo.
07 Apr 2022, 08:09
Norwegians read more crime novels during Easter than anyone else on Earth. But how did the obsession with reading about grisly murders during the holiday come about?
06 Apr 2022, 14:17
If someone tells you to reconsider doing something because it is a bjørnetjeneste, take a second to look at the bigger picture.
06 Apr 2022, 13:30
Three Russian diplomats accused of conducting activities 'incompatible with their diplomatic status' have been expelled, the Norwegian foreign ministry announced Wednesday.
06 Apr 2022, 09:58
People in Norway face long waiting times for a new passport, but how does this compare to neighbours Denmark, Sweden and Finland?
06 Apr 2022, 09:55
From handy items you will no longer be able to live without to things you'll undoubtedly find strange at first, here are a few things you will almost always find in a Norwegian home.
06 Apr 2022, 09:51
While people in Norway, Sweden and Finland all experience long waits for new passports, Danes usually need no more than a couple of days to obtain their new travel document.
05 Apr 2022, 13:59
The advice to isolate for four days after testing positive for coronavirus in Norway has been axed, the government announced Tuesday.
05 Apr 2022, 13:00
Whether you want to know when the kids are off school, when you can expect a day off work, how Norwegians celebrate or whether there's chocolate eggs or not, we’ve got you covered.
05 Apr 2022, 10:18
To move to Norway to be with a boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse, some nationals will need to apply for a family immigration permit. Here's what you need to know about the process.
05 Apr 2022, 08:37
Norway has moved to maximise gas production this year. Meanwhile, the UN's Secretary-General said Monday that countries increasing their fossil fuel output were 'dangerous radicals'.
04 Apr 2022, 11:58
If you're someone who isn't scared to jump into the unknown or know anyone not afraid of taking risks, you'll soon find yourself acquainted with this term.
