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Free after-school care in Norway. The state will fund activities for more children
08.08.2026 13:31From August 1, free after-school care (SFO) in Norway will include another group of children. The solution will benefit 4,039 fourth-grade students in 25 districts and 14 municipalities, primarily in areas with more challenging socio-economic situations. The state has allocated NOK 142 million ...Show more
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Norway is running out of grid capacity. Government presents a package of new solutions
08.08.2026 09:11The Norwegian government announces an acceleration of energy production and power grid expansion. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Energy Terje Aasland have presented a package of changes aimed at reducing bureaucracy and simplifying procedures. One of the key solutions will be a ...Show more
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Apartments in Norway have become cheaper. But not everywhere
07.08.2026 16:25Apartment prices in Norway fell by 2.6 percent in July. However, this does not mean that it suddenly became cheaper across the whole country. In Oslo, buyers now have more time and more room to negotiate. In Tromsø and Bergen, there is still a shortage of listings, and good apartments disappear ...Show more
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There will be no SAS strike this weekend. What does this mean for flights to Poland?
07.08.2026 16:13People traveling this weekend from Norway to Poland or from Poland to Norway can prepare for their journey as planned. The announced strike by SAS cabin crew, which was supposed to start on Saturday at 04:00, has been called off after an agreement was reached. Show more
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Looking for a job in Oslo? Fewer opportunities in construction
07.08.2026 16:13If you are planning to come to Oslo for work, especially in construction, it's better to secure a specific job offer first. In July, there were 12,121 people in the capital who were completely unemployed, and the number of new job ads has dropped. The biggest decline is in construction. Show more
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Fuel prices may increase from September 1. Another urgent meeting on Friday
07.08.2026 08:23On Friday, August 7 at 12:00, another urgent meeting regarding fuel prices will be held in the Norwegian parliament. The red-green parties still have not reached an agreement on extending the temporary reduction of taxes on petrol and diesel. The current solution expires on September 1, and ...Show more
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You can earn 6,000 NOK tax-free. You need to meet a few conditions
06.08.2026 16:54Mowing lawns, cleaning, babysitting, or helping around the house can provide extra income tax-free. In Norway, you can receive up to 6,000 NOK per year from a single private household. This rule is separate from the frikort, but it does not apply to all types of work. Show more
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Doctor and medications on blå resept without co-payment. New rules for 16- and 17-year-olds in Norway
06.08.2026 16:41From August 1, 2026, individuals under 18 years old do not pay egenandel (co-payment) for services covered by the Norwegian frikort system. The change applies, among other things, to visits to the fastlege (GP) and legevakt (emergency clinic), outpatient treatment, physiotherapy, travel for ...Show more
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A rare visitor on Norway's beaches. It is not dangerous, though easily mistaken
06.08.2026 13:21A rare visitor has appeared on the Norwegian coast. Within a week, eight sightings of the blue jellyfish Velella velella, which usually drifts in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, were recorded. Since 2008, it has only been registered 37 times in Norway. Show more
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King of Norway under fire. "He should be a visible leader when the country is in crisis"
06.08.2026 09:03The CEO of the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs), Øivind Amundsen, criticized the way the Norwegian royal court communicates during crises. In his opinion, King Harald, who has decided to remain on the throne despite being 89 years old, should more clearly lead the institution during times of ...Show more