Norwegians and Swedes underestimate each other
A recent study reveals that Norwegians and Swedes know little about how dependent we are on each other. We also have quite stereotypical views. For…
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Most Norwegians drink only alcohol on weekends
One in four Norwegians drink only alcohol on weekends. Men drink more than women and most of the younger Norwegians drink alcohol before they are…
We eat less sugar than ever, but still too much salt and fat
Sweet tooths and sweet lovers have learned to limit themselves. Norwegians’ sugar consumption is at a historically low level, according to the Directorate of Health….
Norwegian victims on their way home from Panama
The six Norwegians who were assaulted and robbed in Panama last weekend travelled home to Norway last night, several anonymous sources in Panama City told…
Norwegians traveled more abroad and less domestically this spring
There was a sharp decline in Norwegians’ domestic trips in the spring and early summer this year. The travel survey by Statistics Norway (Statistik sentralbyrå)…
Norwegians drink the least in the Nordic countries
A new report shows that Norwegians are the ones who drink the least in the Nordic countries. On average, every Norwegian over 15 years drinks…
Over 174,000 Norwegians are dollar millionaires
Worldwide, the number of dollar millionaires has declined. Growth continues in Norway however, and more than 174,000 Norwegians are now considered dollar millionaires. The number…
Norwegians will trade for almost NOK 45 billion this summer
Norwegians will spend about NOK 44.4 billion in July and August, according to figures from the trade and service industry’s main organization Virke. We see…
Six Norwegians arrested after Nazi demonstration in Sweden
The police in Sweden arrested or rounded up 63 people during a conflict after neo-Nazis marched in several places in Sweden on May 1. Six…
Ministry of Education says students can safely exchange in the UK
The Ministry of Education and Research changed its advice from earlier this year and now believes that Norwegian students can safely travel to the UK….
Two out of three Norwegians believe children of IS fighters should be brought home
65% of respondents believe that the Norwegian authorities should bring home children of persons who have joined the extremist group, IS, a recent survey showed….
One in three Norwegians believe Jesus rose from the dead
Every third Norwegian believes that Jesus rose again from the dead showed a survey. But only 14% think he rose physically. The survey was conducted…
Norwegians worried about air pollution – but skip climate compensation
More than 50% of Norwegians believe that air traffic is an environmental problem, and every third person gets a bad conscience when ordering air tickets….
Norwegians have the second highest personal consumption in Europe
Norwegians had between 8 and 16 percent higher consumption in 2017 than our Nordic neighbours, and were only beaten by the citizens of Luxembourg. While…
Spain and Sweden most popular destinations among Norwegians
1.1 million Norwegian holiday trips in 2017 went to Sweden and Spain, while two out of three holiday trips were in the the home country….
Norwegians tried to defraud insurance companies for 314 million
Norwegian insurance customers last year tried to scam insurance companies for a total of NOK 314 million in 1,157 cases. This appeared in the insurance…
Even more in favour of assisted euthanasia
Most Norwegians are in favour of assisted euthanasia Three out of four Norwegians state that they are positive to allow assisted euthanasia. Several in the…
Norwegians spent average of NOK 5,000 on medicines last year
Norwegians spent an average of NOK 4,690 on prescription drugs last year.In addition,NOK 530 on non-prescription drugs purchased at pharmacies. In total, drugs were purchased…
Norwegians worried about future skiing
Norwegians worried about future skiing conditions In a new survey, half of responders say that they are concerned about future skiing conditions. This is evident…
Norwegians are buying ever larger TVs and more expensive mobile phones
More than half of the TVs sold in Norway are now the 56-65 inch size. At the same time, mobile phone sales fall, but people…