Two out of three Norwegians miss contact with others, survey shows
Almost every third Norwegian feels lonely, while two thirds miss more contact with other people. The proportion of those who miss more contact (66%) is…
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Polish immigrants speak on finding success in Norway: “We are proud of what we have built”
The community of Polish immigrants living in Norway is sharing insights into their lives as part of Norway Today’s two-part series on the topic. Intro:…
New survey: 77% of Norwegians are positive about using face masks
A total of 77% of respondents in a new survey believe that people should wear face masks in Norway. Only 9% replied negatively. The data…
13 uniquely Norwegian customs
We’re covering a number of Norwegian customs, their stories, and how to navigate them if you’re not Norwegian. Customs are social phenomena. They’re everywhere, whether…
Norway is the second-best country in the world to raise a family, study claims
Seeking to move to a family-friendly location? Iceland may be the best choice, but Norway is in second place, according to a 2020 study. Asher…
Alpaca named Jesus keeps escaping from Rana farm in Nordland county
This summer, an alpaca named Jesus was on the run again along the E6 in Dunderlandsdalen in Rana. According to the police, the alpaca’s August…
Around 60,000 Norwegians may have diabetes without knowing it
New calculations show that between 316,000 and 345,000 people in Norway have diabetes and that 60,000 Norwegians could have the disease without knowing it. The…
A guide to health care rights for foreigners in Norway
Healthcare in Norway is universal, subsidized but not free, and it’s considered one of the best in the world. But what health care right for…
1.5 million Norwegians spent a night outdoors during the summer, survey shows
According to an August study from Ipsos, many Norwegians slept in tents, hammocks, or under the night sky this summer. In the survey, 34% of…
Where did the Norwegian royals spend their summer vacation? The lovely Lofoten, of course
In mid-August of 2020, the Norwegian Royal Family ventured north to the Lofoten Islands for some family fun. If you haven’t heard of the Norwegian…
20 million views in 1 week: Norwegian student goes viral for Tik Tok of Oslo business school
A next-generation college tour? Student Andrea Ludvigsen recorded scenes from BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo. In two videos, she shows a large atrium with…
“I was told I could not, but I did”: Marit Koma Egseth and living in Norway with a disability
These are firsthand insights about living in Norway with a disability. Marit Koma Egseth is a badass Norwegian woman with cerebral palsy. She lives life…
Norway’s quality of life, life expectancy, and public health – what you need to know
In this article, we explore well-being in Norway through life expectancy, public health, and quality of life. In order to study a country’s quality of…
Dull and gray weather expected all over Norway in days ahead
Another week of cloudy and gray weather is expected all over Norway. Even meteorologists find it sad. “We have no active danger warnings,” meteorologist Martin…
The life expectancy in Norway
The United Nations’ Human Development Index offers insights into the lives of humans across the world through a set of data parameters; one of which…
Summer night in Southern Norway, 17.1 degrees measured in Drammen
Warm air masses and dry winds led to a summer night in November in many places in Southern Norway. While October was abnormally wet in…
Unusually mild November days ahead, temperatures in parts of Norway could rise to 15 degrees
In the next few days, temperatures will be as high as 15 degrees in some places in Eastern Norway and mild for the season almost…
The most common Norwegian last names: An overview
Do you know any Norwegian last names – or maybe flaunt one yourself? Read on to discover the most common Norwegian last names, how family…
This year, Norwegian children will not be allowed to sit on the lap of Santa Claus
This year, those who work as Santa Clauses must keep at least one meter away from the children. Thus, the children will not be allowed…
Desired retirement age in Norway continues to go down
On average, people want to quit their jobs when they are 65.2 years old, according to a survey. In the last five years, the average…
