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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 …


I regret my tattoo.

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…


Restaurant Maaemo among world’s top 100

Restaurant Maaemo gets top listing with three stars in the new Michelin Guide for Norden. It is an honor that is shared by only a…


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…



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…


Electrician at work

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…