The Local (Norway)

2 days ago | thelocal.no | Robin-Ivan Capar

Norway sees surge in number of dollar millionaires Norway added over 5,000 new dollar millionaires in 2024, the highest increase in the Nordic region, according to Capgemini Research's latest World Wealth report. The country now boasts a total millionaire population with a combined wealth of 590 billion US dollars. The report also highlights growing global wealth concentration, with wealthy individuals holding assets over 30 million US dollars seeing their assets rise by 6.2 percent on average.

3 days ago | thelocal.no | Richard Orange

"To support the best possible development in young children, it’s vital they have safe opportunities to explore their surroundings and build experience through play, conversation and connection with caregivers," acting health director Mariann Hornnes said in a statement. The guidelines advise that children under two avoid screens entirely. Children aged 2–5 should limit screen use to 30 minutes to one hour daily, while those aged 6–12 should stay under 90 minutes.

3 days ago | thelocal.no | Richard Orange

Norway recommends no more than 90 minutes a day of screen time  The Norwegian Directorate of Health has released new national guidelines on screen use for children, teens and their caregivers, aiming to support healthier digital habits and encourage better balance between screen time and other daily activities.

3 days ago | thelocal.no | Richard Orange

Getting a Bank ID  When asked to list their worst bureaucratic headaches in Norway the single most widespread gripe among our international readership and online groups was the complex and drawn-out process of obtaining a BankID, Norway’s digital identity system. Without it, daily life grinds to a halt. “You are effectively locked out of Norwegian society,” one reader said. “No mobile phone number, no online shopping, no Vipps.

4 days ago | thelocal.no | Richard Orange

The deal was struck after a group of mayors from the Lofoten islands travelled to Oslo on Monday to lobby the government and parliament after the parliament's business committee opted to limit the long-discussed tourist tax to visiting cruise ships. The three parties have a majority in the parliament, meaning the new tax was certain to be voted on when it comes before this parliament on Wednesday June 4th.