Does Norway have a problem with street beggars?
This article outlines details provided by the Norwegian government regarding street begging. Norway Today spoke to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to learn…
Articles by Lara Rasin
You’ve heard a lot about Norway’s “luxurious” prisons. Here’s how the rooms really look
You might be interested in our deep-dive article on the Norwegian prison system before or after seeing these prison rooms. Check it out here. Prisons…
COVID-19 vaccine-related deaths and side effects in Norway: What we know
According to the Norwegian Medicines Agency, side effects that are harmless to most people may have contributed to some of the deaths among the patients…
Top 10 stories of the week: Your Saturday morning coffee briefing Jan 16
In case you missed it: Catch up on your weekly news with the top 10 Norway Today stories this week. Here’s your weekly Saturday morning…
Norway has increased the waiting time for unemployment benefits. Here are the details
This article outlines details provided by the Norwegian government regarding the change. The waiting time for unemployment benefits in Norway has increased. Certain non-employees will…
“Just like you learn at level 30”: World of Warcraft saved 12-year-old Norwegian boy from moose attack
Did you think out-of-the-ordinary events began to happen in 2020? In 2007, a then-12-year-old boy and his sister survived a moose attack in Trøndelag –…
Trump finally concedes. What was the tipping point?
Amid turmoil in the US, Donald Trump officially conceded on Thursday, January 7. Pro-Trump rioters broke into the Capitol Building, the seat of the United…
IKEA launches unique model to hire more immigrants in Norway
IKEA and the Norwegian government have signed a deal to help get more of the county’s immigrants into the labor force. Amid the pandemic, Norway’s…
The world’s most powerful passports for 2021: Norway’s ranking
The Henley Passport Index has revealed its findings for 2021. Here’s Norway’s ranking. Not all passports are created equal. Many of us are hoping that…
Biden confirmed president after 4 people died, 52 arrested in the Congress riots
Yesterday was an unprecedented day in modern-era America. Today, Joe Biden has been confirmed president. Shortly after 9 AM CET (3 AM Washington DC time)…
PHOTOS: US Congress turns into the twilight zone
Surreal images emerged after the January 6 riots in Washington DC. On Wednesday, January 6, the United States Capitol was breached by a group of……
These are Norway’s biggest accidents and natural disasters in the last 40 years
This is an overview of the biggest accidents and natural disasters that have occurred in Norway since 1980. The goal of this article is information…
PHOTO: Locals light candles at Gjerdrum landslide site
Meters of candles stand along the road from Kløfta towards Gjerdrum. An entire community shows its concern for the dead and the missing, as well as…
Dalmatian dog reunited with owners after being rescued from Gjerdrum landslide
At 1:43 AM on December 31, a dog that was in the landslide area was rescued by helicopter. The Dalmatian named Zajka has now been…
Positive news from Norway that made us happy in 2020
2020 was the year when the coronavirus pandemic laid a blanket over Norway and the world. It was a year of historic lawsuits, record-breaking outdoors…
These are the affairs that shook Norway in 2020
2020 was the year when the coronavirus pandemic laid a blanket over Norway and the world. It was a year of historic lawsuits, record-breaking outdoors…
Events that marked Norway in 2020
2020 was the year when the coronavirus pandemic laid a blanket over Norway and the world. It was a year of historic lawsuits, record-breaking outdoors…
Norway’s government wants everyone to have a home. Here’s how they plan to do it
Thousands of people struggle to find housing in Norway. The government’s plan to solve the problem includes increasing municipalities’ responsibilities in ensuring everyone has a…
Norway’s 2009 swine flu vaccines: “We are still receiving adverse drug reaction reports in 2020”
Vaccination is on many of our minds in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with new treatments currently being created, approved, and distributed. COVID-19 vaccine…
25 festive facts about December 25 in Norway
God Jul! We’re bringing you 25 things you need to know about Christmas in Norway. 1. Many Norwegians opt to spend the Christmas holiday period…
