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The biggest culture shocks for foreigners living in Norway
WEBMay 24, 2023 · Eating lunch at 11am. Sometimes, it's the little things that make the most significant differences. For example, an energy policy analyst living in Oslo shared that one of the biggest shocks for her was how early Norwegians take lunch. Lunch in Norway is usually finished by midday (when many are just thinking about having their …
Understanding Norwegians: Seven things foreigners may find …
WEBMar 2, 2021 · The Vorspiel/Nachspiel. Norwegians love a good party. And they have ingrained two ways into their culture to make sure the good times last as long as possible. A V orspiel, or “pre-party”, is a gathering that leads up to the planned event and a Nachspiel is the “after-party” of the main event. Both of these events can be found happening around more formal affairs like a wedding, or ...
Why Norway is struggling to crack down on criminal gangs
WEBOct 26, 2023 · Police in Norway are concerned that they will be unable to tackle criminal networks. Pictured is the centre of Oslo at night time. Photo by Gunnar Ridderström on Unsplash Norway's serious crime unit is only able to investigate around 40 percent of the criminal networks it is aware of, which has led to concerns about increased serious crime.
Everything you need to know about Norway’s latest pension reform
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The current retirement age in Norway is 67, but people can begin drawing their state pension from the month before they turn 62. Under the new rules, those born in 1972 will retire at 68 years, and the retirement age will rise by around one year per decade after that. Therefore, somebody born in the 1980s would have a retirement age of 69.
Why Norway’s controversial wealth tax isn’t going anywhere for now
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Some believe the tax is unfair as they feel they are being asked for money they may not have readily available. However, the tax is an important source of income for Norway. Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum told the country’s parliament on Wednesday that scrapping the wealth tax would reduce …
Flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport disrupted after earlier closure
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport disrupted after earlier closure. Avinor has temporarily closed all traffic to and from Oslo Airport due to snowstorms on Wednesday. Pictured is a file photo from Oslo Airport during the winter. Photo by Credit: Rechitansorin/ Getty Images.
The work culture in Norway foreigners should be aware of
WEBMay 31, 2021 · Bridging the income inequality gap. As a culture, Norwegians believe in fairness and are active in ensuring that quality of life at work is the same for all. Everyone is entitled to at least 25 working days holiday each year, anti-discrimination laws are heavily enforced, and salaries are not a secret.