Nicklas Iversen 
The Norwegian government publicly declared that they are in the process of buying 54 battle tanks of the type Leopard 2A7 from Germany in the coming years, with an agreement to be able to buy an additional 18 more at a later date. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre tells NRK that Norwegian is currently facing … Read more
Riding aboard one of Norway’s trains are the most scenic and interesting way to get around in the country, and are frequently used by hikers and others who are traveling in Norway. Many popular tourist towns are easily reachable by train, and this makes for a perfect opportunity to depart the train to get a … Read more
Pulpit Rock, called Preikestolen in Norwegian, is one of Norway’s most famous hikes, and has even been featured in the movie “Mission Impossible – Fallout“. It brings in hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, but some might be a bit scared by the dramatic steep fall from the rock formation. There’s no denying the … Read more
Bergen is one of the most beautiful Norwegian cities, and it’s visited by tens of thousands of tourists every year. It’s definitely one of the most amazing cities in Norway, with plenty of interesting experiences and things to do. I really urge everyone who has the chance to visit Bergen to walk around in the … Read more
Svalbard is an arctic island owned by Norway, and it’s a popular tourist attraction for anyone who wants to experience the midnight sun, see the northern lights, see wild polar bears or just want an incredible adventure on this frigid, remote island. But what is the situation like when it comes to cities and towns … Read more
Norway is one of the countries in the world with the highest concentration of electric vehicles, and it’s known to many as the “EV capital of the world”. One of main reasons for this is the tax reduction that EVs get compared to fuel-based cars, so what’s the deal with tax on electric vehicles in … Read more
The brand new tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students are beginning in the fall of 2023, and it’s going to be a big change for international students who have dreamt of coming to Norway to partake in the free university education it used to offer. The fact of the matter is that the tuition fees are … Read more
There are many different plans to reduce carbon emission in Norway, such as no tax on electric vehicles or a stop to non-electric cruise ships in the fjords. A brand new idea that might actually make it into reality is a proposed total ban to all non-electric vehicles in Oslo city. The proposal takes place … Read more
The best way to catch up on news about Norway is to read Norwegian newspapers. These provide the most up-to-date information about what’s happening in Norway, and they can be a great way of learning Norwegian language as well as immersing yourself in the culture. Norway has a long tradition for multiple newspapers, and you … Read more
Norwegians prisons are one of the most discussed parts of Norway, and many foreigners are taken aback by the humane treatment of criminals in Norway. One of the questions many people have is what the prison food in Norway is like. Some are under the impression that it’s gourmet style dinners, so let’s take a … Read more
