Living in Norway
There are some things you must know about everyday life in Norway. From the rules of the road to how to access healthcare services, the Norwegian lifestyle takes some adjusting to.
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A look at the performance of the Norwegian film industry on the international stage. With the 91st Academy Award nominations out, Norway’s submission Hva vil folk si (What Will People Say?) has not made it into contention....
Dreaming of a fjordside wedding? Here's the rules and regulations about marriage in Norway. Foreign citizens living in Norway can get married in the country – to a Norwegian or to each other. Weddings in Norway are...
Norway places second in a new global ranking of gender equality. The new Global Gender Gap Report from the World Economic Forum places Norway second, behind only Iceland. The equality chart addresses the gender equality situation...
Norwegian cinema’s star is on the rise of late, thanks to a number of critically acclaimed titles finding an audience outside of Scandinavia. Here, we take a look at some of the best-loved films of Norway...
You can't go far in December without being offered a Norwegian Christmas beer. But what exactly is it? Norway's juleøl is a dark, rich and strong ale brewed by virtually every Norwegian brewery – from the...
The production team behind Daniel Craig's last outing as the iconic British secret agent want to film in Norway. After the departure of director Danny Boyle, Bond 25 is back on track and producers are hunting...
What is a Norwegian winter really like? Perhaps not as white and cold as you think! The nights are drawing in (fast), the temperatures are plummeting, and the Marius sweaters are everywhere. Yep, it's that time...
The Midnight Sun is an extraordinary phenomenon but the exact opposite – Polar Nights – can be just as spectacular. ‘As sure as the sun will rise’ is a quote from scripture meaning that something is...
American traditions around Halloween have become more popular in Norway in recent years. From trick-or-treating kids to pumpkin-spiced lattes, Halloween is now a part of modern Norwegian culture. How do Norwegians celebrate Halloween today? It took...
A collection of information and welfare resources for LGBT+ people living in or visiting Norway. Like their Nordic neighbours, Norwegians in general have a liberal attitude toward LGBT people. That said, newcomers to Norway – especially...