Avoid withdrawing cash before traveling abroad
Are you considering exchanging money, or withdrawing cash in Norway before traveling abroad? This can make your holiday more expensive. At this time of year,…
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Twelve year olds may be charged tourist fee
The EU Council of Ministers have agreed to lower the age limit for the new fee being introduced by the EU for tourists travelling visa-free…
Spain is the holiday favourite for Norwegians
Spain has overtaken Denmark as the Norwegians’ holiday favourite Half a million Norwegians travel to Spain to spend their vacation this year, according to survey….
Record numbers of Norwegians will travel abroad this summer
The main travel industry organization, Virke, say that almost four out of five, or 57%, of Norwegians will travel abroad this summer holiday, and the…
7 out of 10 Norwegians not worried about terrorists
7 out of 10 Norwegians aren’t concerned about terrorist events while they travel A survey conducted by Ipsos for the insurance company, Gjensidige, found that…
Committee proposes a new ferry model
The Municipal Committee proposes a new ferry model A majority of the Municipal Committee is in favour of a commitment to ferries to next year,…
Norwegian reports 11 per cent growth in May
Norwegian Air Shuttle reports 11 per cent passenger growth in May Norwegian carried more than 2.9 million passengers in May, an increase of 11 per…
The car-free island paradise of Lyngør
You will never forget the trip you made to Lyngør, located in Tvedestrand in Southern Norway. This wooden village in the sea is an exotic…
Trouble for Dubrovnik passengers
Trouble for Dubrovnik passengers from Bergen The return from Dubrovnik to Bergen is also affected by the delay. Norwegians departure from Bergen to Dubrovnik…
Over 1,500 injured after bomb panic in Italy
Over 1,500 injured after bomb panic in Torino, North Italy More than 1,500 people were injured when it broke out panic among Juventus supporters on…
London’s mayor promises more police on the streets
London’s mayor promises more police on the streets We must not let ourselves be subdued by terrorists, says the call from the Mayor of London…
Explore Risør and Vegårshei
See what to do in the town of wooden houses, Risør in Southern Norway. Experience maritime culture and events, festivals and the archipelago in Risør….
UD discourage Norwegians from travelling to Venezuela
UD discourage Norwegians who want to travel to Venezuela In an updated travel advisory report for Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry discourages Norwegians to travel to…
A greater number of complaints about car hire in Europe
Nordic European Consumer Centre (ECC) offices were contacted by 367 consumers last year, complaining about car rental companies in Europe. That’s 40% more than in…
Norwegian dies after being attacked by a swarm of bees
Norwegian dies after being attacked by a swarm of bees in Spain A 70-years-old Norwegian dies after being attacked by a swarm of bees in…
Royal festivities for Finland’s centenary celebrations have begun
Royal festivities for Finland’s centenary celebrations have begun Several Nordic heads of state are gathered in Helsinki on the occasion of Finland’s celebrations of 100…
Diplomatic relations between Norway and Palau
Establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Palau Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, and President Tommy Remengesau this week signed an agreement on the…
The police must reduce the passport queues
The police instructed to reduce the passport queues before the summer vacation Police Directorate instructs police districts to expand the number of hours available for…
The Telemark Canal – a historical journey
The Telemark Canal: Welcome to a historical journey The Telemark Canal is the only canal system in Norway connected to the sea. 18 lock…
Four wolf pups born in Kristiansand Zoo
Four wolf pups born in Kristiansand Zoo For the first time in four years, wolf pups are born in Kristiansand Zoo (Dyreparken i Kristiansand). All…