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
The Norwegian government decided to remove the tradition of offering free international education for foreign students in Norway in 2023, and rather require all students from non-EEA countries to pay full tuition for their position. There has been a lot of speculations as to how much the tuition fee is going to cost, but the … Read more
NATO, short for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, is an intergovernmental military alliance that focuses on cooperating to protect the members of the treaty. It consists of 30 member states, but is Norway part of NATO? Norway is a member of NATO, and was in fact one of the 12 founding nations back in 1949. The … Read more
Many travelers dream of visiting Svalbard to see the arctic for real, and this island group is actually very different from mainland Norway. It’s a great place to visit for arctic excursions and wildlife safaris, but what’s the cost of things like in Svalbard? Is it as costly as in mainland Norway? Despite Svalbard being … Read more
Norway is home to many unique dishes, and many of them are clearly affected by a region with little access to species and different types of meat. Some of the Norwegian dishes include Norwegian meatballs, sodd, lapskaus, and Christmas food like pinnekjøtt and ribbe (pork ribs). But which dish is considered Norway’s national dish, and … Read more
