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Norway’s tax authorities on Tuesday released the final settlements for the last tax year. Why are the settlements important and how can they help you ensure you don’t overpay?
Everything you need to know about Norway’s final tax settlements
Norway’s tax authorities on Tuesday released the final settlements for the last tax year. Why are the settlements important and how can they help you ensure you don’t overpay?
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December 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Norway’s tax authorities on Tuesday released the final settlements for the last tax year. Why are the settlements important and how can they help you ensure you don’t overpay?
Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown.
'Grim reading': New report shows Nordic countries eating worse and moving less
Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown.
Travellers passing through Oslo Airport can look forward to a more efficient and easier experience at security gates in the future thanks to new technology.
Oslo Airport passengers to benefit from new security scanners
Travellers passing through Oslo Airport can look forward to a more efficient and easier experience at security gates in the future thanks to new technology.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Travellers passing through Oslo Airport can look forward to a more efficient and easier experience at security gates in the future thanks to new technology.
Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published this week, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.
Norway embraces Tesla as rest of Europe shuns Musk
Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published this week, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published this week, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.
Government and budget parties still locked in talks, new study reveals lack of healthy eating in Nordics, and Tesla maintaining strong sales are among the lead stories in Norway this Tuesday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the news on Tuesday
Government and budget parties still locked in talks, new study reveals lack of healthy eating in Nordics, and Tesla maintaining strong sales are among the lead stories in Norway this Tuesday.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Government and budget parties still locked in talks, new study reveals lack of healthy eating in Nordics, and Tesla maintaining strong sales are among the lead stories in Norway this Tuesday.
Waiting for the UDI to deliver your Norwegian residency permit can be a frustrating experience that can last months. So are you allowed to travel abroad during this time? And what about healthcare cover?
UDI Limbo: Can you travel abroad whilst waiting for your Norwegian residence permit
Waiting for the UDI to deliver your Norwegian residency permit can be a frustrating experience that can last months. So are you allowed to travel abroad during this time? And what about healthcare cover?
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December 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Waiting for the UDI to deliver your Norwegian residency permit can be a frustrating experience that can last months. So are you allowed to travel abroad during this time? And what about healthcare cover?
Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.
Winter driving: How to check if roads in Norway are closed by snow
Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.
If you are in Oslo in 2026 then make sure to get some of these events in your calendar.
Cultural calendar: The biggest and best events in Oslo in 2026
If you are in Oslo in 2026 then make sure to get some of these events in your calendar.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If you are in Oslo in 2026 then make sure to get some of these events in your calendar.
With just days left until the final vote, Norway’s government is scrambling to secure a majority for the 2026 state budget after negotiations with key allies collapsed over the weekend.
EXPLAINER: What is going on with Norway's 2026 budget negotiations?
With just days left until the final vote, Norway’s government is scrambling to secure a majority for the 2026 state budget after negotiations with key allies collapsed over the weekend.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
With just days left until the final vote, Norway’s government is scrambling to secure a majority for the 2026 state budget after negotiations with key allies collapsed over the weekend.
Budget in balance as government partners reject deal, taxis allowed to drive to Finland, new rules for e-scooters and more news from Norway this Monday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the news on Monday
Budget in balance as government partners reject deal, taxis allowed to drive to Finland, new rules for e-scooters and more news from Norway this Monday.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Budget in balance as government partners reject deal, taxis allowed to drive to Finland, new rules for e-scooters and more news from Norway this Monday.
Whether it's the food, games, approach to advent calendars or the weird dub of a Czech retelling of Cinderella, Norwegians have several traditions that seem strange from the outside looking in.
Five Norwegian Christmas traditions foreigners find strange
Whether it's the food, games, approach to advent calendars or the weird dub of a Czech retelling of Cinderella, Norwegians have several traditions that seem strange from the outside looking in.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Whether it's the food, games, approach to advent calendars or the weird dub of a Czech retelling of Cinderella, Norwegians have several traditions that seem strange from the outside looking in.
The tradition of lighting candles during Advent in the Nordics has a rich history that stretches back centuries.
Why do the Nordic countries light candles on each Sunday of Advent?
The tradition of lighting candles during Advent in the Nordics has a rich history that stretches back centuries.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The tradition of lighting candles during Advent in the Nordics has a rich history that stretches back centuries.
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
European air travel disrupted over Airbus software switch
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
If you're living in or visiting Norway, you're bound to end up talking about the weather. A lot.
The essential vocabulary for talking about the weather in Norway
If you're living in or visiting Norway, you're bound to end up talking about the weather. A lot.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
If you're living in or visiting Norway, you're bound to end up talking about the weather. A lot.
Even though you can't work whilst waiting for the UDI to process your Norwegian residency permit it doesn't mean you shouldn't make the most of the limbo period, explains Irene Andrade.
UDI limbo: What you should do if you're waiting for a Norwegian residency permit
Even though you can't work whilst waiting for the UDI to process your Norwegian residency permit it doesn't mean you shouldn't make the most of the limbo period, explains Irene Andrade.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Even though you can't work whilst waiting for the UDI to process your Norwegian residency permit it doesn't mean you shouldn't make the most of the limbo period, explains Irene Andrade.
Budget negotiations could reach a final showdown, a series of Christmas events and passing the darkest point of the winter. Here are the events and changes to look forward to in Norway in December.
KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Norway in December 2025?
Budget negotiations could reach a final showdown, a series of Christmas events and passing the darkest point of the winter. Here are the events and changes to look forward to in Norway in December.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Budget negotiations could reach a final showdown, a series of Christmas events and passing the darkest point of the winter. Here are the events and changes to look forward to in Norway in December.
Budget deadline nearly up, Oslo spends millions on coffee, French nationals detained over drone flight and more news from Norway this Friday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the news on Friday
Budget deadline nearly up, Oslo spends millions on coffee, French nationals detained over drone flight and more news from Norway this Friday.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Budget deadline nearly up, Oslo spends millions on coffee, French nationals detained over drone flight and more news from Norway this Friday.
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
Upon moving to Norway, you may initially receive a D-number, which is a temporary identity number issued by the Norwegian Tax Agency. But how do you switch to a social security number – the fødselsnummer?
How to switch from a D-number to a 'fødselsnummer' in Norway
Upon moving to Norway, you may initially receive a D-number, which is a temporary identity number issued by the Norwegian Tax Agency. But how do you switch to a social security number – the fødselsnummer?
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November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Upon moving to Norway, you may initially receive a D-number, which is a temporary identity number issued by the Norwegian Tax Agency. But how do you switch to a social security number – the fødselsnummer?
Travel in Norway is often disrupted by unpredictable weather. Knowing your rights in the case of a cancellation or delay will prevent money spent on tickets from going down the drain.
What are your rights if your journey in Norway is disrupted by the weather
Travel in Norway is often disrupted by unpredictable weather. Knowing your rights in the case of a cancellation or delay will prevent money spent on tickets from going down the drain.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Travel in Norway is often disrupted by unpredictable weather. Knowing your rights in the case of a cancellation or delay will prevent money spent on tickets from going down the drain.
Students face missing out on energy savings scheme, ban on polystyrene use in docks, car chase ends in tunnel and more news from Norway this Thursday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the news on Thursday
Students face missing out on energy savings scheme, ban on polystyrene use in docks, car chase ends in tunnel and more news from Norway this Thursday.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Students face missing out on energy savings scheme, ban on polystyrene use in docks, car chase ends in tunnel and more news from Norway this Thursday.
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
'No ETA, no entry': UK warns of tighter travel rules for Europeans in 2026
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
Weather disrupts flights in north of country, new report on financial hardship, workers to strike against oil fund investment in Israel and more news from Norway this Wednesday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the news on Wednesday
Weather disrupts flights in north of country, new report on financial hardship, workers to strike against oil fund investment in Israel and more news from Norway this Wednesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Weather disrupts flights in north of country, new report on financial hardship, workers to strike against oil fund investment in Israel and more news from Norway this Wednesday.