Health4 min read
Smoking and snus in Norway: rules and age limit
Smoking and snus in Norway are legal from age 18, but strictly regulated. See where smoking is banned and how to get free help to quit.
Hlib Suslov
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Society and history2 min read
Alcohol rules in Norway: Vinmonopolet, age limits and opening hours
Norwegian alcohol policy is strict: Vinmonopolet holds the monopoly above 4.7 %, age limits are 18 and 20, shops close early and everything closes on public holidays. How to navigate the rules.
Hlib Suslov
Health4 min read
The childhood vaccination programme: free vaccines for children in Norway
Free vaccines against 12 diseases for every child in Norway, from the helsestasjon to school. Here is the calendar, and how newly arrived children catch up on missing vaccines.
Hlib Suslov
Health6 min read
Public Health in Norway: Common Diseases and Causes of Death (2026)
Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of death in Norway. Here is the key information on public health, migration and prevention.
Hlib Suslov