Family and children4 min read
Barnevernet made contact: a step-by-step guide for parents
Has barnevernet made contact? A practical step-by-step: read the letter, ask for an interpreter, prepare, and know when to get a lawyer.
Hlib Suslov
Articles
Practical articles about the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven — format, tips and preparation.
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Family and children5 min read
Raising children in Norway: culture and limits
Physical punishment is forbidden in Norway – even a light smack. How immigrant parents can avoid misunderstandings with school and barnevernet.
Hlib Suslov
Family and children5 min read
Barnevernet and immigrants: fear versus facts
Why do many immigrants fear barnevernet, and what is actually true? How the support service works – and what contact really means.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway6 min read
Four in ten refugees straight into work in 2025 – the numbers explained
In 2025, four in ten refugees went straight into work after the introduction programme. We compare with earlier years and explain what lies behind the rise.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights4 min read
Holiday pay in Norway 2026: answers to common questions
When do you get holiday pay, how much, and why is salary missing in June? Answers to the most common questions about feriepenger for workers in Norway.
Hlib Suslov
Practical10 min read
Norway and Ukraine: A Shared History from the Viking Age to Today
Many people think the relationship between Norway and Ukraine began in 2022, when Norwegian and Ukrainian flags suddenly hung side by side.
Hlib Suslov
Practical5 min read
How Norwegians Save Money: A Guide to Norwegian Saving Culture
How Norwegians save on food, electricity, and everyday life. A guide to Norwegian saving culture for newcomers in Norway.
Hlib Suslov
Exam and preparation5 min read
How to Prepare for the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven in 2026
A practical guide to building a six-week study plan, where to focus your efforts most, and what to expect on exam day.
Hlib Suslov
Housing5 min read
Rent increase in Norway 2026: what landlords can demand
Rent increase in Norway explained: learn when rent can rise, what notice to expect, and how to answer before paying more.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights5 min read
Holiday pay and leave 2026: why salary changes in summer
Holiday pay and leave explained for workers in Norway: understand earning, payment and why summer salary can look low before leave.
Hlib Suslov
Welfare and NAV5 min read
Unemployment benefit abroad 2026: NAV travel rules
Unemployment benefit abroad explained: see why travel, status cards and job search duties must be clarified before NAV payment stops.
Hlib Suslov
Consumer rights and scams5 min read
BankID fraud in Norway 2026: how to stop the pressure
BankID fraud in Norway explained: learn warning signs, what you never share, and where to report before money is lost completely.
Hlib Suslov