The Norwegian men’s national football team is returning to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, but their marketing campaign, which sees the players photographed armed with shields and swords, along with captions about "Viking blood," has caused uproar.

With more phone scams and aggressive telemarketing happening in Norway, picking up a call from an unknown number can feel like a gamble. Luckily, there is a simple way to find out who is calling before you answer.

Many foreigners in Norway work or start their journeys in the hospitality and tourism sectors. If this applies to you, the new wage agreements will affect your pay, rights, and working conditions this year.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung disease and whose health has recently deteriorated, has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant, the Royal Palace announced Friday, June 5th.

Concerns are mounting at a controversial revision of Europe's air passenger rights, as crunch talks between European Parliament and Council negotiators are expected to continue next week ahead of a June 15th deadline.

This is a useful word to know at this time of year in Norway.

Northern Norway sees temperatures hitting 27C, Norway’s emissions continue to fall, and more news from Norway on Friday.

For whatever reason, you may wish to change your GP, or 'fastlege'. Luckily, you are allowed to do this- but there are still some rules you should know about.

As a foreigner in Norway, receiving an invitation to a social gathering feels like a big win. You might think, "I’m finally fitting in!" However, as Irene Andrade explains, many walk into these events completely unaware of the unwritten rules about Norwegian social etiquette.

A group of European countries has called on the EU to make it harder for Russians to holiday in Europe as the war in Ukraine grinds through a fifth year.

Summer is the time of year when Bergen truly comes alive, thanks to long days and relatively warm weather, so make sure you take advantage of all of the unique seasonal activities that the city has to offer.

The Norwegian government seeks to eliminate screen time in kindergartens, new rules for sick leave, and more news from Norway on Thursday.

Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.

Norway’s labour market is cooling and becoming more competitive as it approaches the halfway point of the year, making the landscape more challenging for foreign residents seeking a job and new arrivals.

The daughter of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has cut short her studies in Australia and returned to Oslo on Wednesday to be at the bedside of her seriously ill mother.

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said on Tuesday, June 2nd it had asked FIFA's ethics committee to look into the world football governing body's award of a peace prize to US President Donald Trump.

The phrase ‘vær så god’ is one you'll hear on an almost daily basis, so here's a look at exactly what it means, when to use it, and when not to.

Norwegian airport employee negotiations break down leading to a possible strike, Norway has its warmest spring on record, and more news from Norway on Wednesday.

Norway has experienced its warmest spring since records began in 1901, with average temperatures 2.1C above the seasonal norm, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute announced on Tuesday, June 2nd.

If you have been to a local Norwegian supermarket lately, you have probably noticed that the shelves look different. Norway’s food traditions change with the seasons, and summer is certainly not the exception.

The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.

If you are a foodie seeking world-class dining, Norway has officially cemented its status as a top-tier gastronomic destination.

Consumer debt in Norway rises in May, new Michelin triumphs for Norwegian restaurants, and more news from Norway on Tuesday.

You don’t need a faultless accent and broad vocabulary to convince people of your Norwegian credentials, as there are a few quirky interjections you can make to fake fluency.

Summer is loved for its long days and warm temperatures. Across large parts of Norway, the sun doesn’t set at all in a phenomenon called the midnight sun.

A new declaration for newly arrived refugees will clearly outline the rights, obligations, and expectations in Norwegian society from the start of the integration process.

Today's world is centred all around the people of Bergen, the picturesque city on Norway's west coast.

Losing your residence card or letting it expire is more than a minor hassle. Without it, you lose your main proof of legal status and the document you need to re-enter Norway after travelling.

Norway tightens deportation rules for criminal minor EEA citizens, the government adopts strict new integration rules for refugees, and more news from Norway on Monday.

Moving to a new country always comes with a learning curve, but for English speakers in Norway, the local language can lead to some truly surprising and hilarious moments, as Irene Andrade explains.

Norway's royal family said Friday that Crown Prince Haakon was cutting a forthcoming trip to Japan short because of the health of his wife Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung illness.

Anyone who moves to a new country will miss things about home, but there are certain aspects particular to life in Norway that will make you yearn for where you came from.

Norway's PM Støre calls emergency meeting over sadistic cults targeting children, public sector strike averted, and other news on Friday.

Today’s Norwegian word of the day should hopefully shed some light on Norwegians’ love for the outdoors.

Whether you just arrived in Norway or have lived here for years, we want to hear about your experience searching for a new home. Were you affected by discrimination of any other barries?

Norway is growing sceptical of immigration as a new report revealed that half of the population is now reluctant to accept more immigrants and increasingly concerned about its impact on national identity.

Summer is around the corner, so here is our list of the best places to cool off and take a dip in Oslo.

Waiting for a residence permit in Norway can feel like your life is on pause. You’re physically here, but the legal limbo leaves you uncertain about what you can and can't do - especially when it comes to working or volunteering.

Norway's 88-year-old Queen Sonja was taken to hospital on Wednesday with heart problems, the royal palace said in a statement.

The six-week hospitality strike ends, a massive public sector walkout threatens the country, Norway and France have signed a new defence agreement, and more news from Norway on Thursday.

Festivals, pride events, unique summer celebrations and more are featured in our roundup of the best events happening in Norway in June 2026.

The majority of Norway's workforce is unionised, meaning you will more than likely need to become familiar with the details of today's word.

The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiralling impacts of the climate crisis".

June brings the beginning of summer to Norway, making it a highly anticipated month. From holiday pay and school breaks to possible law changes, here is everything you should have on your radar heading into June.

Norway steps up aid to help Ukraine, Crown Prince Haakon faces scrutiny over the Epstein affair, and more news from Norway on Wednesday.

Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said Tuesday he was concerned about the health of his wife Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and whose condition he said has worsened recently.

What are the practical differences between an Enkeltpersonforetak (ENK) and an Aksjeselskap (AS), the two types of company used by people freelancing or starting their own business in Norway?

Pigs aren’t always the luckiest animals, but if somebody in Norway calls you a lucky pig, they are happy for you.

Border stores in Sweden report record sales after VAT cut, Queen Sonja on sick leave, and more news from Norway on Tuesday.