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Society and history

Norwegian society, history, democracy and values — the test background.

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Illustration about Time Off for Religious Holidays from Work and School
Society and history5 min read

Time Off for Religious Holidays from Work and School

Do you have a religious holiday that is not a Norwegian public holiday? Then you have the right to up to two days off from work or school per year. Here is how you use this right.

Hlib Suslov
Illustration about Confirmation in Norway: religious or humanistic
Society and history4 min read

Confirmation in Norway: religious or humanistic?

Confirmation in Norway: the difference between religious and humanistic confirmation, age, registration and what the family should choose. Completely voluntary.

Hlib Suslov
Illustration about Everyday Racism in Norway: What You Can Do
Society and history3 min read

Everyday Racism in Norway: What You Can Do

Everyday racism in Norway: what it is, that discrimination is forbidden, and what you can do – LDO, Discrimination Board and reporting hate crimes.

Hlib Suslov
Illustration about Appeal a decision: how to appeal in Norway
Society and history4 min read

Appeal a decision: how to appeal in Norway

You can appeal decisions from government agencies. The appeal deadline is three weeks, you send the appeal to the agency that made the decision, and it is free. Here is how to do it, step by step.

Hlib Suslov
Illustration about Immigration to Norway – history and major waves
Society and history4 min read

Immigration to Norway – history and major waves

Immigration to Norway has a short history. From emigration to America, through labour immigration and the immigration stop in 1975, to today's multicultural society.

Hlib Suslov