Is Norway really THAT expensive?
Costs of living in Norway vary – but the country is generally expensive to live in when compared to others. Read on to learn more….
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The reliable Hygen Hound: Norway’s hare hunting hound
The Hygen Hound or “Hygenhund” is an excellent scent hound, known for its dignified and equable temperament. The Hygen Hounds are hare hunting hounds, experts…
The proportion of married people in Norway continues to fall
Almost every third person who lives together with someone in Norway is doing so as a cohabitant. The proportion of cohabitants is constantly increasing, according…
These were the most popular names for babies in Norway in 2020
Nora tops Statistics Norway’s (SSB) name statistics for girls’ names in 2020. Jacob was the most popular boy’s name. A total of 416 girls were…
Norwegian study: Skipping lunch breaks at work can be harmful to health
Skipping lunch breaks at work can lead to an increased chance of physical and mental exhaustion, according to a new study from Høgskolen i Innlandet….
2020 figures: 9% of Norwegians smoked cigarettes every day
In 2020, 9% of men and women smoked every day. In the age group of 55–64, the proportion was 17%. However, the proportion of everyday…
Norway has the 3rd lowest risk of burnout in Europe, news study shows
The general business information website Small Business Prices analyzed 28 European countries to discover which has the employees most and least at risk of burnout, considering…
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…
Norway lands in the top 10 of best countries for introverts to live in, according to new study
According to the comparison website Merchant Machine, Norway is the ninth-best country for introverts to live in this year. In a new study, the website…
The Norwegian Buhund: Norway’s clever and agile shepherd dog
The Norwegian Buhund is a Norwegian sheepdog of a spitz-type breed. Traditionally, it was kept for guarding farms or herding including flocks of sheep, droves…
An introduction to Norwegian Christmas cookies and cakes
If you have spent time in Norway around Christmas, you may have heard of the “seven kinds” of Christmas cookies and cakes. Known as “de…
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…
