Learning resources

Norwegian newspapers

News sources for Norwegian learners, ordered from easiest to most advanced.

Klar Tale

Easy written news with audio

A2–B1 · Free + paid · Text + audio

NRK Supernytt

Clearly explained video news

A2–B1 · Free · Video

Utrop Lettnorsk

Easy news about life in Norway

A2–B1 · Free · Text

Aftenposten Junior

Explained weekly news

A2–B1 · Paid · Text

NRK Nyheter

Free general and regional news

B1–B2 · Free · Text + video

VG

Short, current headlines

B1–B2 · Free + paid · Text + video

Nettavisen

Broad general news

B1–B2 · Free + paid · Text

Dagbladet

Fast-moving headlines

B1–B2 · Free + paid · Text + video

TV 2 Nyheter

News with video

B1–B2 · Free + paid · Text + video

Aftenposten

In-depth reporting

B2+ · Paid · Text

E24

Business and personal finance

B2+ · Free + paid · Text

Finansavisen

Markets and industry

B2+ · Paid · Text

Levels are practical estimates, not official ratings. Access, paywalls, and media availability can change. Publisher access was last reviewed in September 2026.

Useful words for reading Norwegian news

These words appear often in headlines and reports.

  • en nyheta news item
  • en saka story / matter
  • en avisa newspaper
  • en overskrifta headline
  • et bildean image
  • å sito say
  • å meldeto report / announce
  • å skjeto happen
  • i dagtoday
  • i gåryesterday
  • i morgentomorrow
  • now
  • førbefore
  • etterafter
  • fordibecause
  • menbut
  • ogsåalso
  • fortsattstill
  • fleremore / several
  • ifølgeaccording to