Many foreigners living in Norway struggle to make friends with born-and-bred Norwegians. We spoke to three who have successfully made the connection.

In the popular imagination, the Viking warriors who plundered northern Europe from the 8th century were as tall, fair and Scandinavian as they were murderous. In fact, according to a new study, they were far more diverse than previously thought.

Norway's state epidemiologist has rejected a claim from his Swedish counterpart that Sweden's much higher death rate from coronavirus can be attributed to having milder recent flu seasons.

The European chapter of the World Health Organization on Thursday said it saw "alarming rates of transmission" of Covid-19 across the region and warned countries against shortening quarantine periods.

Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik, who murdered 77 people in Norway's worst peace-time killing in 2011, has applied for parole, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

The Norwegian MP who last week nominated Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize said Tuesday the US president may come across as "boorish and arrogant" but insisted he was a "worthy" candidate.

People's habits change in subtle ways when they move abroad, but how does Norway affect eating and drinking? We asked The Local Norway readers.

Norway's public health agency has called for quarantine to be mandatory for leisure travellers from two new regions in Denmark, after two new regions have reported rising case rates.

European airlines on Tuesday urged national capitals to coordinate measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the current patchwork of restrictions is hobbling a return to regular travel around the EU.

As Norway's infection rate continues to rise, the country is likely to tighten restrictions. Here's what to expect.

Autumn is one of the best times to get out into the nature around Oslo. Here are some of the best spots.

Autumn has arrived in all its glory, and Oslo is ablaze with vibrant colours. But where should photographers go to snap the most dramatic foliage? Our travel editor Marie Peyre has some advice.

Summer may be drawing to close, but in Norway there's a consolation: It's mushroom-picking time!

The World Health Organization expects Europe to see a rise in the daily number of Covid-19 deaths in October and November, the head of the body's European branch told AFP.

The rate of coronavirus infection in Sweden has been lower on average than that of Norway over the past fortnight, raising hopes that the border controls between the two countries could soon be dropped.

Norway can be expensive in many respects, but are there ways to reduce costs? We asked The Local Norway readers.

Norway is known for having some of the highest prices in the world for beer and wine, but the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could have a knock-on effect of making such products cheaper.

The European Union on Thursday demanded Britain withdraw contentious Brexit legislation or face legal reprisals, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government as a revolt brewed within its own ranks for violating a binding treaty.

With the UK government proposing to effectively override parts of the carefully negotiated and ratified Brexit Withdrawal Agreement concern is mounting among Britons living in Europe that their futures aren't quite as guaranteed as they thought. Brit…

Norway has tight rules for quarantine both for travellers arriving in the country and for anyone in Norway suspected of being infected, but a survey suggests the rules are not being respected by everyone.

Follow the latest news about how the coronavirus outbreak is developing in Sweden with The Local's paywall-free blog.

A parliamentary committee set up to work out a new migration policy for Sweden has now handed over its proposal to the government. We take a look at the key proposals to be aware of, from changes to the maintenance requirement for family members to a…

A mild flu season could be one of the reasons for Sweden's comparatively high Covid-19 death rate, Swedish state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell, the figurehead of the country's coronavirus response has said, but his Norwegian counterpart says the asse…

Pregnant women should not have to carry out tasks that risk exposing them to the coronavirus in the workplace, according to a new decision by the Swedish work environment watchdog.

Imagine a parallel universe where mice lived just like us. Mystery art collective Anonymouse have created just that, installing extremely detailed miniature buildings meant for cute rodents across different cities in Sweden.

In the popular imagination, the Viking warriors who plundered northern Europe from the 8th century were as tall, fair and Scandinavian as they were murderous. In fact, according to a new study, they were far more diverse than previously thought.

Let's look at one of the Swedish language's single-letter words.

Anyone who is currently job-searching will find themself facing not only higher competition for many available roles but also a very different networking and recruitment process. Here are three expert tips on how to adapt to make the 'new normal' wor…

Swedish apple cake is a common dessert in Sweden and versions can be found from Ikea to fancy restaurants year-round.

Learning a language is undeniably one of the best ways to integrate, but as Sweden's Migration Committee proposes making Swedish skills a requirement for permanent residence, Catherine Edwards argues that there's a danger to setting up hurdles for fo…

Sweden's largest opposition party wants to be able to deport more foreigners who commit crimes in Sweden – including alleged gang members even if they have not been tried and convicted in court.

The European chapter of the World Health Organization on Thursday said it saw "alarming rates of transmission" of Covid-19 across the region and warned countries against shortening quarantine periods.

Here is a word that causes a great deal of frustration in the Swedish job hunt.

Swedish properties are experiencing record high interest from overseas investors, with areas outside the larger cities the most in demand.

When moving to Sweden, a lot of the paperwork is mercifully simpler than in many places – at least once you arrive. But one crucial insurance can be easily missed, and can end up costing a lot if you fail to apply.

Spotify is calling on EU competition authorities to probe a new Apple subscription service, Apple One, over claims that the bundle "threatens collective freedoms".

A significant proportion of PhD candidates are offered their position before it is publicly advertised, a new survey from Sweden's Uppsala University shows.

Swedish bank Handelsbanken is set to close almost half of its branches in Sweden, in a bid to cut costs.

Once you've lived in Sweden for a certain amount of time, you'll become eligible for permanent residence and, in many cases, Swedish citizenship. Either status grants you more security to stay in Sweden long-term, but there are some important differe…

Tell us what questions you have about the Swedish job market, present or future, and we'll try to get expert answers to as many of them as possible.

To counter a surge in coronavirus cases, bars and discos across Denmark will now be required to close at 10pm, while several other restrictions and recommendations have been brought into effect.

The path to Danish citizenship is famously complicated and difficult to achieve, but several factors motivate people to become nationalised Danes, writes Divya Rao.

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against all non-essential travel to Switzerland, the Netherlands, Portugal and Austria.

A recent survey showed that 70 percent of people in Denmark would take vaccination against Covid-19 once one becomes available, but one in ten said they would not.

In the popular imagination, the Viking warriors who plundered northern Europe from the 8th century were as tall, fair and Scandinavian as they were murderous. In fact, according to a new study, they were far more diverse than previously thought.

Two weeks into Denmark's budget negotiations, the government's support parties are worried that the government is setting aside the green ambitions it came into power with. We spoke to Ruben Kidde, green spokesman for the Social Liberal party.

The European chapter of the World Health Organization on Thursday said it saw "alarming rates of transmission" of Covid-19 across the region and warned countries against shortening quarantine periods.

Police in Copenhagen have banned people from congregating at night around the city's popular former Kødbyen meat-packing district from Thursday night, in a move to prevent outdoor gathering which could spread coronavirus infection.

The infection rate in Denmark is now so high that if it were a foreign country, its residents would now be banned from entering Denmark for leisure purposes.

Denmark's infectious diseases agency, the SSI, recommended on Tuesday that people in the country should seek to limit their socialising to a 'social bubble' of between five and ten people. Here's what that actually means.

Many foreigners living in Denmark struggle to make friends with born-and-bred Danes. We spoke to five who have successfully made the connection.

Restaurant owners estimate the measures will cost them 200 million kroner over the next two weeks alone, and the youth might just party privately. So is Denmark right to clamp down?

Norway's public health agency has called for quarantine to be mandatory for leisure travellers from two new regions in Denmark, after two new regions have reported rising case rates.

European airlines on Tuesday urged national capitals to coordinate measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the current patchwork of restrictions is hobbling a return to regular travel around the EU.

Denmark's government has imposed 10pm closing times on bars and restaurants in Copenhagen and its 16 surrounding municipalities and made face masks obligatory for customers.

Autumn is the most hyggelig season to be outside in Denmark, and the country's large beech and oak forests makes it a perfect place to see the autumn colours. We asked foreigners from Copenhagen for some of their favourite places to go.

On Monday morning, Denmark's infectious diseases agency said Denmark urgently needed to tighten restrictions to bring the pandemic back under control. What might be coming?

The World Health Organization expects Europe to see a rise in the daily number of Covid-19 deaths in October and November, the head of the body's European branch told AFP.

Denmark is at risk of losing its travel corridor with the UK this week, with its seven-day infection rate on Sunday hitting 30 per 100,000, far above the UK's threshold of 20 cases per 100,000 people.

Denmark is more expensive overall than any other country in the EU, but some things are surprisingly good value.