How Norway could succeed when a new crisis strikes

One of the most fundamental cornerstones of democracy is trust, which played a crucial role in the Norwegian authoroties' management of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is supported by research conducted by Øyvind Ihlen. He is a professor at the University …

Norway Adopts Zero-Emissions Requirements for World Heritage Fjords

  The Norwegian Storting (Parliament) has confirmed the requirements and schedule for the regulations to move passenger and ferry shipping to zero emissions while sailing within the country’s World Heritage fjords. The first phase is set to start in 2026 …

Norway to overhaul decades-old occupational illness list

In brief: The Norwegian government is preparing a significant revision of its occupational illness list, largely unchanged since 1958, to better reflect modern working life. A key aim of the overhaul is to ensure fairer treatment across genders and …

Couple Attempts a ‘5athlon’ from Norway to South Africa

Finnish duo Peyman, 42, and Sailor, 36, have decided to take a multi-disciplinary challenge to the extreme. Their “5athlon” expedition from Norway to South Africa has six stages and five different disciplines: skiing, running, cycling, swimming, and …

Norwegian Foreign Ministry: Norway is deeply concerned by the amendments to Georgia's Law on Grants, turning it into a ...

Norway is deeply concerned by the amendments to Georgia's Law on Grants, turning it into a mechanism of state control, reads a statement issued by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Norway is deeply concerned by the amendments to Georgia's …

PM Modi to attend India-Nordic summit in Norway next month "

Apart from economic issues, geopolitics is likely to be a key theme of the summit. Talks might range from global peace and security concerns to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. During the G20 Summit last year, Modi met Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store and …

What to expect from Norway's wild Easter weather

With weather conditions shifting day by day, Easter plans this year may need to be more spontaneous than scheduled. Easter in Norway is often a mix of spring warmth and snowy mountain fun – many families plan out days filled with skiing, oranges, and Kvikk …

Everything you need to know about the job interview process in Norway

Preparing for a job interview in Norway? From the first email to the final handshake (or lack thereof) – here's what you should expect. Navigating a job search in any foreign country often feels like stepping into uncharted territory. You're not …

Why locals in one of Norway's Arctic hotspots are fed up with tourists

Locals' patience with tourists is beginning to wear thin in one of the most popular destinations in northern Norway, according to a new survey of residents in the area, and there are a number of factors at play. The number of tourists visiting Tromsø, …

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