The Norwegian union LO (Landsorganisasjonen i Norge) has begun one of the biggest general strikes in modern history, and have pulled 24,000 workers on general strike on the morning of April 17, 2013. The big strike is likely to make a big impact in the everyday life of most people, giving the strikers a good … Read more
The Norwegian currency Norwegian Krone is at an historical low point, and you can buy 11.40 NOK for €1 EUR or 10.31 NOK for $1 USD. This low value makes Norway the cheapest it has ever been for international tourism, and people from Europe, the US and even Asia seem to be taking advantage of … Read more
Midsummer is a highly celebrated festivity around the world, celebrating the solstice where the sun is the longest in the year. Some countries make a big deal out of celebrating midsummer and solstice, but what’s the midsummer celebration in Norway like? Norwegians celebrate midsummer under the name “Saint John’s Eve” (Sankthansaften in Norwegian) by gathering … 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’s no doubt that UNESCO is most known for their World Heritage Sites, but they also offer different types of protection. The Norwegian fold costume bunad is currently in the running of making it to one of these UNESCO lists. The Intangible Cultural Heritage List includes cultural items that are not tied to a specific … Read more
Vikings are making a big resurgence in popular media, and while this allows people to learn more about the vikings from Scandinavia during the viking ages, it also portrays some myths and misconceptions. We often see vikings shown with dreadlocks on TV shows and viking video games, but did vikings really have dreads, or is … Read more
Playing tennis with your partner or friends is always fun, regardless of your skill level. It’s a great sport to enjoy when you’re on vacation, because it takes little effort to get started, and you get to enjoy some time outside. Unfortunately, Norway’s tennis courts tend to be a bit hidden away, so it’s not … Read more
Bergen is by far the most popular city to visit if you’re coming to Norway to see the majestic fjords in all their glory, and it’s a great base for a fjord exploration journey. However, the photogenic fjords you’ve seen in photos are not within Bergen themselves, so let’s take a closer look at the … Read more
Norway has been known to be the electric vehicle capital of the world due to the high percentage of electric vehicles in the country. On average, over 1 in 5 cars registered in Norway are now EVs (or a total of 21 % to be more exact), and almost all newly registered cars are EVs … Read more
There are many places around the world where crossing the road without using a designated crossing can result in a fine. The technical term for this is often called jaywalking, and you as a pedestrian need to know the rules to not get fined for improper crossing. But what are the laws like when it … Read more