Norwegians less willing to exercise after the pandemic, new study shows
The training zeal of Norwegians has not increased after the reopening of the country, a recent study shows. In March, 70% of those surveyed said…
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A record number of Norwegians are planning to spend Easter holidays in Norway, new survey shows
Half of Norwegians want to go on Easter holidays this year, and 85% of those who plan to go on holiday want to spend the…
400 new insect species registered in Norway
Last year, new methods and insect traps helped gather DNA from 400 insect species that were not previously detected in Norway. After German researchers reported…
Family involvement helps treatment of overweight children and young Norwegians, new study shows
A new study shows how effective family-based behavioral therapy can be in the fight against childhood and teenage obesity. University of Bergen study shows how…
Climate change is affecting Norwegians’ gardening habits, new survey shows
A quarter of Norwegians have changed their gardening, balcony, and terrace-related habits as a result of climate change, according to a new survey. Four out…
Eurojackpot: Norwegian woman wins over 436 million kroner
A woman from Eastern Norway won over NOK 436 million in the Eurojackpot on Friday night. According to Norsk Tipping, this is the fourth-largest prize…
A royal visit for Reading Week: Crown Princess Mette-Marit visits Oslo school
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has visited Gamlebyen School in Oslo as part of this year’s Literature Festival. School reading week a royal draw Students at Gamlebyen…
Nice weather expected in most of Norway this weekend
High pressure will prevail this weekend, leading to nice weather in most places in Norway. Before the weekend, the weather will be a bit changeable,…
Survey finds that just over 50% of Norwegian men think there is a need for International Women’s Day
A new survey from Respons Analyse shows that just over half of Norwegian men think there is a need for International Women’s Day and 10%…
Spring cleaning planned for Norwegian mountains
The Norwegian Mountain Board Association plans to clear away thousands of boat wrecks and debris throughout mountains nationwide. Clear away toxins and plastic from pristine…
New survey: Nine out of ten parents in Norway satisfied with kindergartens
Over nine out of ten parents are satisfied with kindergartens in Norway. The parents are most satisfied with the child’s safety and well-being in the…
More Norwegians want to buy a diesel car, new survey shows
Diesel cars are increasing slightly in popularity, and fewer Norwegians say they will invest in electric and hybrid cars in the future, a new survey…
PHOTO: Alvin from Elverum is the first child born in Norway in 2022
Eleven minutes into 2022, Alvin was born at the Hospital in Elverum. He is the first child born in Norway in 2022. The boy weighed…
Only 115,000 people still have a landline in Norway
Only 115,000 landlines are still active in Norway. In 2012, there were 800,000 landlines in Norway. The number was halved in 2015 and fell to…
Older Norwegians are drinking alcohol more often, according to SSB figures
Despite the fact that older people tolerate alcohol worse than younger people, the number of Norwegians over the age of 67 who drink alcohol at…
SSB: Sporty Christmas gifts are popular among Norwegian shoppers this year
Imports of goods in the months before Christmas usually provide insight into popular Christmas presents for the year. According to Statistics Norway (SSB), skiing and…
FHI report: Compared to other age groups, young people in Norway are not that satisfied with their quality of life
Nearly one in four young people between the ages of 18 and 24 say they are unhappy with life, and one in three states that…
Norwegians can enjoy free roaming in the EU until 2032
Norwegians can still use their mobile phones in EU and EEA countries until 2032 at no extra cost, the EU has decided. Free roaming means…
Here’s what Norwegians ate in 2020, the year of the corona pandemic
More cheese, yogurt, and cereal – and maybe a little less meat. That is what most Norwegians are in 2020, according to the Norwegian Directorate…
Guri Melby about Kim Friele: She has left lasting and important traces
Norway’s Minister of Education and Integration praises gay rights pioneer Kim Friele. “Few people’s lives make such a big difference for an entire society, and…
