Founder and editor-in-chief of TwojaNorwegia.no and Radio Wataha | Social activist and creator of Polish diaspora media
Steve Joobs — journalist, editor-in-chief of TwojaNorwegia.no, founder of Radio Wataha and initiator of informational and integration projects at Wataha.no. He has lived in Norway since 2007 and has been actively involved in community work for the Polish diaspora since 2012. On November 5, 2017, he launched Radio Wataha, creating a space for conversations about the lives of Poles in Norway, their successes, problems and everyday challenges. Since 2019 he has also been developing TwojaNorwegia.no — an independent news portal which he founded and where he serves as editor-in-chief. His work combines journalism, feature reporting, interviews, social interventions and practical informational support. He pays special attention to workers' rights, NAV, taxes, Norwegian public institutions, safety and migrant integration. As host of Radio Wataha he speaks with experts, institutional representatives, entrepreneurs and ordinary people whose experiences deserve to be heard. He does not shy away from difficult questions or topics with direct impact on the Polish community's life. Within Wataha Integrasjon Forening he promotes practical integration — connecting people, organizations, specialists and institutions around the concrete needs of Norway's residents. He advocates independent journalism based on facts, reliable sources and responsibility for published information. In editorial work he values transparency, open discussion and presenting diverse viewpoints. He develops the multilingual information system TwojaNorwegia.no, providing news and practical knowledge in Polish, Norwegian, English, Ukrainian and Russian. His mission remains unchanged: to inform, integrate and help people find their place in Norway, regardless of their background, language or life situation.
Norway announces tightening of rules for work immigration, reallocates funds to housing construction and opens the way for new tourism fees. We also review decisions concerning Ukraine, pensions, nature protection and international trade.
15-year-old Ariana left home in Drammen on Monday, October 26 at around 18:00 to walk a friend to the station. According to relatives’ accounts she did not return, and her phone is switched off. The family asks for help and for the photo to be shared.
HK-dir confirmed the legality of exams organized by D&A Spesialistene, but some applications for recognition of certificates are awaiting the ministry's interpretation. Documents collected by Wataha show the scale of the problem and raise questions about employee development and the purpose of integration.
Diplomatic talks about Ukraine in Oslo, Norway's agreement with Russia, government intervention in a labor dispute and an announcement of changes in the recognition of occupational diseases. We review 10 events from the past week and two topics for the coming days.
She came to Norway as a single mother and fought for a year to obtain equalization of the child benefit. Today Katarzyna Brodowińska helps Poles with taxes, NAV matters and translations — and joins the circle of Wataha experts.
Ending ENK activity requires organising registrations, taxes, documents and obligations. Check how to report the closure of the business, what to do with VAT and what to remember after deregistration.
Do you drive to clients in your own car? Check when you should account by kilometres, when to account for the vehicle's actual costs, and why commuting to a fixed workplace is not automatically considered a business trip.
She came to Norway to visit her daughter. She stayed, found peace and opened Body Sculpt Studio in Nesbru. Ilona Eljasz talks about sport, loved ones and workouts that also help to meet people.
Do you run an ENK and has illness stopped you from working? Check the rules for sykepenger, the first 16 days without the standard payment, income documentation and NAV's voluntary insurance.
25-year-old Hubert Dyrda went missing in Drammen in the early morning of 18 October. The family appeals for help in the search and asks that his photos be shared. The police request that witnesses provide information and check surveillance recordings.
The deadline has passed and the money still hasn't arrived? Check when to send a reminder, what an inkassovarsel is, and how to proceed if a customer disputes the price or the performance of the service.
The customer pays with Vipps or by card, so a cash register isn’t necessary? Not necessarily. Check what a cash sale means, when you need a cash register system and what exceptions Norwegian regulations provide.
