municipality in Akershus, Norway
Norway’s Christmas traditions can seem peculiar if you aren't used to them. Follow these nine steps to do it right.
Quick Glance: Spending Christmas Around the World
- Author Jane Thomas, 41, from Plymouth, has traveled abroad for Christmas and New Year every year since 2000 – saving thousands in the process.
- She has spent every Christmas and New Year abroad for the past 20 years, visiting destinations such as Botswana, Kuala Lumpur, Thailand, the Caribbean, Turkey, Budapest, and Croatia - and this Christmas, she'll be in Tunisia for a month.
- You pay a yearly subscription, either as a homeowner or as a sitter, starting at £99.
- In total, she has been away for five months this year in homes that aren't her own without paying any accommodation costs.
When you can buy alcohol in Norway over the holidays: As the holiday season approaches, many people are looking forward to celebrating with their favourite ...
thelocal.no/20231220/when-you-can-buy-alcohol-in-norway-over-the-holidays
Are Norwegians really that cold and unapproachable?: The stereotype of Norwegians being cold or unapproachable is a common trope that tends to pop up online and ...
thelocal.no/20231219/are-norwegians-really-that-cold-and-unapproachable
Nisser: Norway's love of barn elves and gnomes: Nisser are beloved by Norwegians, with the magical creatures playing a huge part in the country's Christmas ...
thelocal.no/20231215/nisser-norways-love-of-barn-elves-and-gnomes
How Norway celebrates Santa Lucia Day: Wednesday marks Santa Lucia Day, in Norway meaning you can expect to hear songs, see children with candles on their heads ...
thelocal.no/20211213/how-does-norway-celebrate-santa-lucia-day
COP28: Norway gives $50 mln to Brazil Amazon fund as deforestation falls: Norway said it would donate an additional $50 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund to ...
reuters.com/business/environment/cop28-norway-gives-50-mln-brazil-amazon-fund-deforestation-falls-2023-12-11/
Norwegian cruise ship loses navigation ability in North Sea during storm: The Norwegian cruise ship MS Maud suffered a power outage after a rogue wave shattered ...
reuters.com/world/uk/norwegian-cruise-ship-loses-navigation-ability-north-sea-during-storm-2023-12-21/
Six useful Norwegian words and expressions which are hard to translate: The Norwegian language is rich with unique expressions and terms that defy direct ...
thelocal.no/20231220/six-useful-norwegian-words-and-expressions-which-are-hard-to-translate
Norwegian word of the day: Julebord: 'Tis the season for today's Norwegian word, so best prepare yourself for what's in store over the next couple of ...
thelocal.no/20221206/norwegian-word-of-the-day-julebord
How to dress for the cold weather in Norway: Winter is in full swing in Norway and minus temperatures are now the norm. The key to keeping warm in Norway as the ...
thelocal.no/20231016/how-to-dress-for-the-cold-weather-in-norway
Norway announces $23 million for Ukraine's food security: Norway will donate 250 million Norwegian kroner (around $23 million) to Ukraine's food ...
kyivindependent.com/norway-announces-23-million-for-ukraines-food-security/
The top Christmas locations in Bergen to get you in a festive mood: Bergen in western Norway transforms into a true winter wonderland during the holiday season ...
thelocal.no/20231129/the-top-christmas-locations-in-bergen-to-get-you-in-a-festive-mood
How to get out of a rental contract in Norway: Ending a rental contract as a tenant in Norway can be quite complicated. Understanding these rules is essential ...
thelocal.no/20231205/how-to-get-out-of-a-rental-contract-in-norway
The key things you need to know Norway's tax deduction cards: Norway’s tax administration has sent out tax deduction cards to millions of residents ...
thelocal.no/20231215/the-key-things-you-need-to-know-norways-tax-deduction-cards
The traditional Norwegian Christmas foods you should know about: Some of the most popular delicacies and foods served in Norway during the holidays will have you ...
thelocal.no/20211208/the-traditional-norwegian-christmas-delicacies-you-should-know-about
READER QUESTION: What are the rules for buying a holiday home in Norway?: If you've considered buying a weekend, summer or winter retreat in Norway ...
thelocal.no/20230612/reader-question-what-are-the-rules-for-buying-a-holiday-home-in-norway
Officials: Norway, Estonia may close border crossings with Russia: Norwegian and Estonian officials reportedly said on Nov. 22 that they may follow the example ...
kyivindependent.com/officials-norway-estonia-may-close-border-crossings-with-russia/
Quick Glance: Border Closure: Norway and Estonia Concerned about Russia
- Norway considering closing land border crossing with Russia, following Finland's example.
- Estonia prepared to close border crossings if migration pressure from Russia escalates.
- Accusations against Russia: hybrid attack operation and involvement of border officials.
- Norwegian government closely monitoring situation at border crossings in Finland and Estonia.
Six ways to tell if you should spend Christmas in Norway: Is the prospect of a white Christmas worth stomaching lutefisk? Do you mind celebrating on Christmas ...
thelocal.no/20231124/six-ways-to-tell-if-you-should-spend-christmas-in-norway
How to see the Northern Lights, according to a professional aurora hunter: With the Northern Lights predicted to be at their best for the next two years ...
standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-aurora-norway-b1125733.html
How to make sure you aren't paying for a bad energy deal in Norway: Electricity costs are a significant expense for households across Norway ...
thelocal.no/20231127/how-to-make-sure-you-arent-paying-for-a-bad-energy-deal-in-norway
Why Norway might refuse a citizenship application: Norwegian citizenship comes with a hefty application fee and plenty of requirements. There are several reasons ...
thelocal.no/20231130/why-norway-might-refuse-a-citizenship-application
Why now might be a good time to buy a home in Norway: Current market conditions in Norway mean now may be a good time to purchase a home ...
thelocal.no/20231120/why-now-might-be-a-good-time-to-buy-a-home-in-norway
Beirut’s Zach Condon: ‘I was a high-school dropout. I was a disorganised mess. I still am. I like chaos’
irishtimes.com/culture/music/2023/11/09/beiruts-zach-condon-i-was-a-high-school-dropout-i-was-a-disorganised-mess-i-still-am-i-like-chaos/
Norwegian word of the day: Jern: Jern is the Norwegian word for iron, but it's used in a number of compound words and everyday phrases.
thelocal.no/20231122/norwegian-word-of-the-day-jern
Reader question: Can I take a English-speaking degree in Norway?: Free tuition is one of the many things that attracts students to Norway, along with the wide ...
thelocal.no/20231117/reader-question-can-i-take-a-english-speaking-degree-in-norway
78% of carbon capture projects are used to boost oil production: Here's why carbon capture is no easy solution to climate change.
euronews.com/green/2023/11/25/high-cost-low-profitability-and-storage-challenges-is-carbon-capture-a-realistic-climate-s
Bergensk: A beginner's guide to the Bergen dialect: So, you've armed yourself with Norwegian language courses and have acquired some proficiency in Norwegian ...
thelocal.no/20230124/bergensk-a-beginners-guide-to-the-bergen-dialect
EXPLAINED: The language requirements for permanent residency in Norway: Permanent residency comes with the benefit of being allowed to stay in Norway ...
thelocal.no/20230222/explained-the-language-requirements-for-permanent-residency-in-norway
These are the most loved and hated Christmas traditions: Nearly six in 10 adults prefer the older UK traditions over more modern ones – with ‘Elf on the Shelf’ ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/read-this/these-are-the-most-loved-and-hated-christmas-traditions-4441191
Bobsleigh star Greenwood is helping to take Great Britain to new heights: Leon Greenwood admits he’s never felt better as he attempts to help the Great British ...
newburytoday.co.uk/sport/bobsleigh-star-greenwood-is-helping-to-take-great-britain-to-9344540/
What is Norway like for tech and IT workers?: Norway's tech and IT sector is small compared to that of neighbouring Sweden, and much less international ...
thelocal.no/20231109/what-is-norway-like-for-tech-and-it-workers
Halloween: How Norway adopted the American tradition: Over the past few decades, Halloween has surged in popularity in Norway, with trick or treating ...
thelocal.no/20231030/halloween-how-norway-adopted-the-american-tradition
What happens when a foreigner gets arrested in Norway?: There are several things you need to know if you get arrested in Norway, including how Norwegian law ...
thelocal.no/20230327/what-happens-when-a-foreigner-gets-arrested-in-norway
‘I cried, I danced to Springsteen’: in Australia, a Nobel laureate’s translator celebrates their win
theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/10/translator-may-brit-akerholt-australia-nobel-prize-literature-laureate-norwegian-jon-fosse-celebrates-win
Fishing deals said to have netted £393 million for Scots' fleet: New fishing deals agreed between the UK, European Union and Norway are expected to be worth ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6285412/fishing-deals-said-to-have-netted-393-million-for-scots-fleet/
8 Countries That Consume The Most Chocolate: These are the countries that consume the most chocolate per capita.
wionews.com/web-stories/trending/8-countries-that-consume-the-most-chocolate-1701769334279
Pub jobs in Cornwall you can apply for right now: There are plenty of opportunity to have a career in Cornwall's hospitality sector
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/pub-jobs-cornwall-you-can-8952368
Five ways to legally lower your tax bill in Norway: Norway has a reputation for its high taxes. There are several deduction rules which can help lower your tax ...
thelocal.no/20231204/five-ways-to-legally-lower-your-tax-bill-in-norway
2024 BMW 5 Series Touring G61 Will Be Available In These Countries: According to a BMW spokesperson, the new 5 Series / i5 Touring will be sold in the EU, UK ...
bmwblog.com/2023/10/30/bmw-5-series-g61-countries-available/
Norway Inaugurates Andoya Spaceport, advancing European satellite launch capacity
english.alarabiya.net/business/technology/2023/11/03/Norway-Inaugurates-Andoya-Spaceport-advancing-European-satellite-launch-capacity
Norway Gas Field Highlights Tensions as Climate Talks Open: As policymakers in Dubai search for consensus on tackling climate change, the scale of the challenge ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-01/norway-s-new-gas-field-spotlights-tensions-as-climate-talks-open
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Shoes, sandwiches and small talk: The habits you pick up living in Norway: Whether it's by a conscious effort to fit in or you catch yourself doing it ...
thelocal.no/20230228/shoes-sandwiches-and-small-talk-the-habits-you-pick-up-living-in-norway
I'm Black and visited Scotland after discovering Scottish ancestry: I traveled to Scotland with a friend as part of a girls' trip across Europe ...
insider.com/black-in-scotland-scottish-ancestry-2023-10
Norway allocates over €21M for food security in Ukraine: On Thursday, Norway announced the allocation of NOK 250 million (EUR 21.2 million) for food security in ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3794577-norway-allocates-over-21m-for-food-security-in-ukraine.html
Brazil’s Energy Paradox – Rising Oil Production and Green Pledges: In the latest Brazil news, In September, Brazil announced a record oil and gas production ...
riotimesonline.com/brazils-energy-paradox-rising-oil-production-and-green-pledges/
Mohamed Jabaly Interview – Director of ‘Life is Beautiful’: “I felt the camera could help me move forward.”
agoodmovietowatch.com/projektor/mohamed-jabaly-interview/
The emergency supplies Norway's government wants you stock: Life is full of shocks, and you never know when the unexpected, such as a power cut ...
thelocal.no/20230221/the-things-everyone-in-norway-should-have-at-home-in-case-of-a-emergency
Steve Clarke: Remaining qualifiers are crucial for Scotland’s momentum: The manager wants to regain the winning habit after three straight defeats.
news.stv.tv/sport/steve-clarke-remaining-qualifiers-are-crucial-for-scotlands-momentum
Jonathan Tuckey transforms factory in Norway into hotel and cultural hub: Jonathan Tuckey Design has completed the first phase of a light-touch retrofit of a ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/buildings/jonathan-tuckey-transforms-factory-in-norway-into-hotel-and-cultural-hub
How Lofoten Links cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list: GOLF's latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here ...
golf.com/travel/lofoten-links-newest-top-100-courses-world/
Steve Clarke makes 'I wanted to face Haaland' claim and dismisses Everton question as Nathan Patterson gears up for Norway clash amid points deduction backdrop
scotsman.com/sport/football/international/steve-clarke-makes-i-wanted-to-face-haaland-claim-and-dismisses-everton-question-as-nathan-patterson-gears-up-for-norway-clash-amid-points-deduction-backdrop-4414995
A place at Euro 2024 might be assured but there’s still plenty to play for.news.stv.tv/sport/whats-at-stake-for-scotland-in-the-remaining-euro-qualifiers
Poland, Germany On Perfect Score; Carlsen Can't Save Norway: Poland and Germany are the only teams on a perfect 6/6 after three rounds of the European Team ...
chess.com/news/view/2023-european-team-chess-championship-round-2-3
Do you need to get a Norwegian passport after obtaining citizenship?: Becoming a citizen of Norway opens up numerous opportunities, and one of the main questions ...
thelocal.no/20231113/do-you-need-to-get-a-norwegian-passport-after-obtaining-citizenship
Airbnb Reveals The 17 Most Desired Winter Wonderland Vacation Homes: From a tiny home in Norway to a floating glass dome in Sweden, these are the most ...
forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2023/11/07/airbnb-reveals-the-17-most-desired-ski-inski-out-winter-wonderland-homes/
| Montreal Gazette: "He had a huge degree of curiosity. He read and read and read,” says his daughter, yet he’d think a newspaper article featuring him “would ...
montrealgazette.com/news/montreal-gazette-christmas-fund-receives-largest-ever-donation
San Quentin needs more guards if it wants reform: Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change how incarceration is done in the Golden State, using concepts pioneered in ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-11-09/how-do-you-reform-california-prisons-to-be-more-like-norway-hire-more-guards
How Norway's government plans to change the retirement age: The retirement age will be raised for the pension system in Norway to remain sustainable ...
thelocal.no/20231109/how-norways-government-plans-to-change-the-retirement-age
'International school funding cuts will hurt Norway's ability to attract foreign talent'
thelocal.no/20231020/international-school-funding-cuts-will-hurt-norways-ability-to-attract-foreign-talent
'I could lose my job': How private school cuts will affect foreigners in Norway: Norway's government plans to cut funding to some private and international ...
thelocal.no/20231031/i-could-lose-my-job-how-private-school-cuts-will-affect-foreigners-in-norway
Meta and X Subscriptions Offer Users Little Play for Pay: One’s a political stunt and the other’s a cry for help. Both provide scant appeal for consumers.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-11-01/meta-and-x-subscriptions-offer-users-little-play-for-pay
'International school funding cuts will hurt Norway's ability to attract foreign talent'
thelocal.no/20231020/international-school-funding-cuts-will-hurt-norways-ability-to-attract-foreign-talent
Six things foreign residents should never do in Norway: If you have been living in Norway for a while, you'll have picked up that there are a lot of ...
thelocal.no/20221014/six-things-foreign-residents-should-never-do-in-norway
Norwegian word of the day: Høstkos: For many getting cosy is synonymous with autumn in Norway.
thelocal.no/20231023/norwegian-word-of-the-day-hostkos
Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king: It’s soon game over for Volkswagen ICE vehicles in Norway. From January 2024 ...
electrek.co/2023/10/23/volkswagen-will-sell-only-evs-in-norway-from-2024/
Norway’s fastest – and most famous – running family is ripped apart by allegations of ‘aggression and physical punishment’
cnn.com/2023/10/27/sport/norway-ingebrigtsen-family-abuse-running-spt-intl/
What are the cheapest ways to learn Norwegian?: Norwegian language courses are pretty expensive. Their price has increased significantly in recent years ...
thelocal.no/20221117/what-are-the-cheapest-ways-to-learn-norwegian
18 sure-fire ways to offend a Norwegian: From not worshipping at the temples of frozen pizza and cross-country skiing to littering on hikes and talking smack ...
thelocal.no/20230214/18-sure-fire-ways-to-offend-a-norwegian
Who is Norway's Nobel winning author Jon Fosse?: Norwegian author Jon Fosse, whose works are in Nynorsk, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and is an ...
thelocal.no/20231005/who-is-norways-nobel-winning-author-jon-fosse
Quick Glance: Jon Fosse wins Nobel Prize for Literature
- The fourth Norwegian author to receive this award
- The committee recognizes Fosse as a writer with a 360-degree perspective
- Fosse is fascinated by language and its hypnotic and musical power
- His work gives voice to the unspeakable
How to analyse a Norwegian housing association's finances before you buy an apartment
thelocal.no/20230307/how-to-analyse-a-norwegian-housing-associations-finances-before-you-buy-an-apartment
Five Norwegian social norms that make complete sense: Whether you've lived in Norway for some time or just decided to move to the country ...
thelocal.no/20221123/five-norwegian-social-norms-that-make-complete-sense
Why Norway is struggling to crack down on criminal gangs: Norway's serious crime unit is only able to investigate around 40 percent of the criminal networks ...
thelocal.no/20231026/why-norway-is-struggling-to-crack-down-on-criminal-gangs
Norway’s AutoStore unveils next-gen electric warehouse robot: Norwegian tech company AutoStore today unveiled the latest version of its warehouse storage and ...
thenextweb.com/news/norway-autostore-unveils-new-electric-warehouse-robot
What happens if you don't pay a bill in Norway?: Failing to pay a bill in Norway can lead to a series of consequences, although these are generally designed to ...
thelocal.no/20230926/what-happens-if-you-dont-pay-a-bill-in-norway
Five signs that autumn in Norway is well and truly here: As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, here are five other unmistakable signs that autumn has ...
thelocal.no/20231003/five-signs-that-autumn-in-norway-is-well-and-truly-here
Everything you need to know about estate planning in Norway: In Norway, like many other countries, understanding the details of estate planning is crucial to ...
thelocal.no/20231009/everything-you-need-to-know-about-estate-planning-in-norway
As the world demands more and more clean, drinkable water in the decades ahead, Waterise – a Norway-based firm – claims to have come up with what it claims is ... Show more
Norway to close embassy in Uganda: “Closing of the embassy in Kampala is based solely on overall administrative assessments related to the need for reallocation ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/norway-to-close-embassy-in-uganda-4396328
Microsoft's glass data storage system saves terabytes for 10,000 years: 10,000 years in the future, explorers could end up getting rickrolled ...
newatlas.com/computers/microsoft-project-silica-glass-data-storage-10000-years/
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