Sweden and Finland turn “orange” on the ECDC’s infection map
Sweden and Finland are now “orange” on the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control’s (ECDC) infection map. Stockholm and Helsinki are “red.” In total,…
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Bergen introduces several infection control measures to reduce soaring infection rates
Norwegian reports solid increase in number of passengers
The number of employed people in Norway is returning to pre-corona levels
82 new corona cases reported in Bergen, press conference on new local measures scheduled for 2 PM
NAV social security scandal victims announce mass lawsuit against Norwegian state
Search operation underway in Karasjok: A cloudberry picker in his 70s reported missing
Ministry of Health: We expect all Norwegians will be offered the second dose in the second half of September
VG: Seven Swedish regions could fall under Norway’s quarantine requirements from next week
Finance
The number of employed people in Norway is returning to pre-corona levels
Adjusted for seasonal variations, the number of employed people in Norway increased by 42,000 from February to May 2021. With that, the number is approximately…
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Bergen Engines sold to Langley Holdings – Erna Solberg says she’s satisfied
House prices in Norway fell by 1.1% in July
The price of Norwegian salmon fell by 6% last week
SSB: 937 Norwegian companies entered bankruptcy proceedings in Q2 of 2021
DNB believes house prices in Norway increased in July
Sport
Usain Bolt congratulates Norway’s Karsten Warholm on Olympic gold: “Welcome to the club”
Karsten Warholm’s sensational world record at 400-meter hurdles in the Tokyo Olympics has attracted global recognition. On Wednesday, Warholm received a message from Usain Bolt….
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183,000 Norwegians watched Karsten Warholm win the Olympic gold on their TVs and mobile phones
PHOTO: Warholm’s eyes were shining bright during the Norwegian anthem as he received the Olympic gold medal
Norway’s Karsten Warholm breaks world record and wins Olympic gold
European Handball Federation fine for Norway’s female team wearing shorts is tone-deaf and sexist
King Harald and PM Erna Solberg congratulate Kristian Blummenfelt on Olympic gold medal
Culture
“Black Widow” and Norway’s role in the MCU (spoiler warning)
Norway is no stranger to appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Black Widow (2021) is the latest Marvel movie to hit the big screen….
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Would Norway survive an apocalypse? Experts don’t think so
Architecture: Norway and Sweden pioneering timber construction
Finding it hard to land a job as a foreigner in Norway? Follow these expert tips
Terje Isungset wins Norway’s “Egil Storbekken Music Prize” for outstanding work in folk music
Norwegian politician writes novel, inspired by reality, about “Me Too” movement in politics
Education
Thousands of students are on the waiting list for student housing in Bergen and Oslo
More than 6,200 students are waiting in line to get a place in student housing in Bergen and Oslo, with only two weeks left before…
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Bergen set to receive 12,000 extra vaccine doses earmarked for students
Norwegian Health Minister: It’s safe for teachers to teach with just one vaccine dose
Erna Solberg: We want the start of school to be as normal as possible
New record: 110,119 people have been granted a study place in Norway
Consumer Council warns Norwegian students against accepting accommodation that they haven’t seen in person
Travel
Should Norway have a cruise ship ban for its world-famous fjords?
In recent years, many European cities have banned huge cruise ships from entering their ports. Often described as “floating cities,” they unload thousands of tourists…
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Wally the Walrus leaves England and heads north toward his home on Svalbard
Swimmers asked to stop bathing naked at a beach on Norway’s Glomma River
Statskog will give grants to volunteer groups for outdoor activities in Norway
13 photos of striking Svalbard that will have you bracing to brave the cold and visit
Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park says high amount of visitors is harming bird life
Everyday
Swimmers asked to stop bathing naked at a beach on Norway’s Glomma River
Some local residents aren’t too happy with the skinny dipping. However, others say being naked is natural and good for self-esteem. Bathers from all over…
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The dog of Norway’s Crown Prince Couple died this week
Danish children struggle to learn their vowel-filled language – and this changes how adult Danes interact
Taking a page out of the Scandinavian playbook: Bees love caffeine, study shows
