Unhealthy food is the main challenge for our health
Unhealthy food has become a bigger challenge to public health than smoking, according to a report from the NIPH. If one looks at all the…
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Male life expectancy catching up
From 2014 to 2015, life expectancy for men increased by 0.3 years, while the corresponding increase for women was just 0.05 years. As such, the…
Moving home – NORWAY
When you move home, you must report the change of your address to the National Population Register (folkeregisteret), within 8 days of your move. The…
The right amount of sleep may be important for the heart
According to a new study, both those who sleep less than four hours at night, and those who sleep more than eight hours, are at …
One out of ten regrets tattoo
One out of ten respondents say that they regret their tattoo. It is worse for those with many children. This is revealed in a survey…
Several new ways to like something on Facebook
It is still not possible to give a thumbs down for something on Facebook, but now you can both express anger, cry and express surprise…
Soon you can make purchases by using a selfie
Soon you can forget remembering passwords and pin codes and instead verify card purchases by taking a selfie. MasterCard is currently testing card payment with…
Worth knowing about Zika Virus if you are going to travel to the areas at risk
What is the Zika Virus? Zika is a contagious virus that is spread to humans through mosquito bites from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This type of…
Starting your own business?
You can get financial support and advice from Innovation Norway to start your own business. Unemployment benefit Unemployment benefit is partly a compensation for lost income….
New in Norway
Immigrants have rights and duties which require them to know about Norwegian society and communicate with public authorities in Norway. As newcomers, it is not…
Apple is recalling chargers for tablet computers and Mac
Apple is recalling one of the most common chargers for tablet computers and Mac after the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority believes the chargers are…
Work immigration
If you wish to come to Norway to work, you need a residence permit. You must normally have found a job first. What residence permit…
Tips for job seekers
NAV has produced a summary of useful advice and guidance for people hunting for jobs. The aim is to help you become a good job…
Work in Norway
If you are a foreign jobseeker wishing to work in Norway, you are probably wondering where to start. Where can you find vacant positions? You…
NAV – New regulations for supplementary benefits
From 1 January 2016 supplementary benefits will be merged into a single set of regulations. The new regulations replace several previous regulations relating to benefits…