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Bergen could turn to tourist tax to cover budget deficit thelocal.no/20241114/bergen-…

Bergen could turn to tourist tax to cover budget deficit

Bergen City Council wishes to charge tourists for overnight stays in order to boost the city’s struggling finances.

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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday thelocal.no/20241114/today-i…

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Banks issue fraud warning ahead of massive customer switch, Norway’s consumer council wants measures to protect children and young people, and other news on Thursday.

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How relocating within Norway can affect your likelihood of finding a job thelocal.no/20241113/how-rel…

How relocating within Norway can affect your likelihood of finding a job

Immigrants in Norway move between municipalities more than the rest of the population, and those who relocate are more likely to find a new job, according to a new report released by Statistics...

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EXPLAINED: Are Norwegian schools falling behind? thelocal.no/20241113/explain…

EXPLAINED: Are Norwegian schools falling behind?

New test results in Norway have shown a decline in reading and arithmetic skills. Pupils have also fallen behind compared to peers in other countries. So, what is going on and is anything planned to...

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What you need to know about Norway's polar night phenomenon thelocal.no/20231129/what-yo…

What you need to know about Norway's polar night phenomenon

As autumn transitions to winter, the sun sets over large parts of Norway and won't rise again until January. This is what you need to know about the polar night, and a couple of myths that need...

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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday thelocal.no/20241113/today-i…

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Minister says digitisation of Norwegian schools has failed, museum to return remains to Easter Island, and other news from Norway on Wednesday.

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Should you wear spiked shoes in Norway during winter? thelocal.no/20230104/should-…

Should you wear spiked shoes in Norway during winter?

Norway’s big cities can feel like giant ice rinks during winter, and when the going gets tough, the locals normally slip spikes onto their shoes.

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Why water bills in Oslo will see a significant rise over the next four years thelocal.no/20241112/why-wat…

Why water bills in Oslo will see a significant rise over the next four years

Households in Oslo will see their water and sewage bills nearly double over the next four years.

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What could Norway's government do to attract and keep highly skilled foreign workers? thelocal.no/20241112/what-co…

What could Norway's government do to attract and keep highly skilled foreign workers?

Norway lags behind other Nordic countries in government action to attract highly skilled foreign workers, the heads of the business development arms in Oslo and Trondheim have told The Local.

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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday thelocal.no/20241112/today-i…

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Norway’s parliament to apologise to Sami, train traffic in Oslo resumes, and Norwegian PM has first conversation with Trump. This, and other news on Tuesday.

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Norway recommends severely limited screen time for kids under two thelocal.no/20241111/norway-…

Norway recommends severely limited screen time for kids under two

Children under two in Norway should have their screen time reduced, and there should be more textbooks in schools, a government-appointed committee said Monday.

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How Norway could be caught in the crossfire of a 'trade war' thelocal.no/20241111/how-nor…

How Norway could be caught in the crossfire of a 'trade war'

US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to introduce higher tariffs. The shockwaves of this policy will be felt in Norway, especially if counter-tariffs are brought in by the EU.

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What are your rights if your train in Norway is delayed or cancelled? thelocal.no/20230120/what-ar…

What are your rights if your train in Norway is delayed or cancelled?

Trains in Norway, particularly around Oslo, have struggled with punctuality recently, leaving many passengers frustrated and running late. So what are your rights when your departure is delayed or...

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National Theatre station closure causes train chaos in Oslo thelocal.no/20241111/nationa…

National Theatre station closure causes train chaos in Oslo

Oslo’s National Theater Station was closed due to a cable fire on Monday, which has caused delays and cancellations on a large number of services.

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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Monday thelocal.no/20241111/today-i…

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Food prices on the rise but inflation slows, key Oslo rail station closed, and other news from Norway on Monday.

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Everything motorists in Norway should keep in their cars thelocal.no/20241003/everyth…

Everything motorists in Norway should keep in their cars

From common sense to legal requirements, a number of things must always be in a car, in Norway, regardless of whether you own the vehicle or will just be borrowing it for a short journey.

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How to fake being a local on Norway's public transport system thelocal.no/20240702/how-to-…

How to fake being a local on Norway's public transport system

If you're visiting Norway and want to blend in seamlessly with the locals on buses, trams, and trains, this guide will go through all the bases you need to cover if you want to pull off seeming...

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The rules for buying and selling event tickets in Norway – and scams to avoid thelocal.no/20240702/the-rul…

The rules for buying and selling event tickets in Norway – and scams to avoid

Norway has a vibrant event scene, hosting world-class performers and festivals. However, it enforces strict regulations on buying and selling event tickets to prevent consumers being taken advantage...

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What networking events are out there for job searchers in Norway? thelocal.no/20241108/what-ne…

What networking events are out there for job seekers in Norway?

While on the surface, recruitment in Norway is done through public job ads, in reality, many jobs are gotten through networking. So, what events are out there to help foreigners meet employers?

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Norwegian word of the day: Skambud thelocal.no/20241108/norwegi…

Norwegian word of the day: Skambud

If you've ever tried dealing with a tiresome bidder on a reselling site like Finn, then you’ll likely resonate with this Norwegian word.

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