Four out of ten want to eat less meat
In a recent survey four out of ten Norwegians have revealed that they want to reduce their meat consumption in the coming years. The number…
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Internet use gives children expert competence
Children are absorbing many levels of information when they’re online. This provides a huge potential for learning, and adults who dismiss this as useless are…
Clocks have to be set forward in the middle of Easter holidays
Early Sunday morning, it’s time to set the clock one hour forward. The Metrology Service thinks the media are more interested in and winter than…
Having a child
When having a child in Norway, you should be aware of your parental rights and duties. Below, you will find information and services relevant to…
Norway, one of the most expensive countries in Europe – where does the money go?
When you think of Norway, your first thought is probably that it is expensive, right? So what do you think Norwegians use most of their…
Time for a tire change
If you drive with studded tires and live in Southern Norway, you should change your tires this Easter – if snow conditions permit. People in…
We are looking for writers and proofreaders
As part of our team you will be given the opportunity to create a future for yourself. You will be given the right tools that…
From April 1st, you may not enter the United States without the proper passport
You have to have biometric data and signature if you use ESTA. If you are heading to to the US after April 1 this year…
Dogs also have to be protected from the Easter sun
It’s not just two-legged travellers who should take precautions before travelling in the mountains in the Easter holidays. It’s easy to forget that four-legged Easter…
Scientists think TV may have made Norwegian boys dumber
Scientists believe they have found a correlation between the achievements of Norwegian boys on the ‘IQ tests’ assigned by the Military to those who are…
Chat with EURES about 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? Every friday…
Meal habits important for the psyche
To be healthy, we got regular rules for when, what and how much we should eat. But it is just as important, perhaps more…
Norwegian best selling red wines full of sugar
Eight of the ten most popular red wines at the State wine and liquor monopoly contains more than ten grams of sugar per liter. This…
Good cholesterol may still be dangerous
American scientists have found that the so-called “good” HDL cholesterol may actually increase the risk of heart attack in some people. HDL cholesterol is traditionally…
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…
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…