Bodø will be the first Norwegian city offering ecological economics in high school
Next year, students in Bodø will have the unique opportunity to choose ecological economics as a subject in high school. So far, no other schools…
Articles by Camilla Einem
Norwegian Hamsun Center to be part of European Capital of Culture Bodø2024
The famous Norwegian author Knut Hamsun and the Hamsun Center will be part of Bodø2024 with ‘Messy Corners,’ a project investing in controversial artists. In…
Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa still doesn’t know whether she can travel to Oslo
One month after it became known that she won the Nobel Peace Prize, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa says that much in her life is still…
Norwegian police engage in a rap battle with minority youth
The police in Oslo “respond to charges” and take part in a rap battle in front of the Norwegian Storting. The purpose is to bring…
Who was Libuše Šafránková, star of “Tre nøtter til Askepott”?
If you have ever taken part in a Norwegian Christmas celebration, you’ll know that watching “Tre nøtter til Askepott” is an absolute must. But how…
Renaissance on the Bergen line: The small compartments will be returning
Many people remember the small compartments with six seats, where stranger train passengers often got talking. Now, the compartments are on their way back. From…
Norwegian gay pioneer Kim Friele has passed away
Kim Friele, who for much of her life fought for gay rights in Norway, has passed away at 86 years old. Kim Friele passed away…
A guide to the biggest breweries in Norway and their products
If you want to familiarize yourself with different kinds of Norwegian beer, look no further! Here, we have gathered the five main breweries in Norway…
Norwegian Crown Princess participates in School of Architecture and Design anniversary party
Crown Princess Mette-Marit was present when the School of Architecture and Design in Oslo rounded off its 75th anniversary at Oslo City Hall. On November…
Norwegian royal awards part one: The King’s Medal of Merit
Do you keep seeing references to Norwegian royal awards, but have no idea what they mean? Take a deep dive into the different medals with…
Netflix sued over a series depicting the murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme
Streaming service Netflix is being sued for defamation over a drama series about the murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986. The lawsuit…
10 strange Norwegian foods, ranging from uncommon to simply shocking
Discover Norwegian foods guaranteed to elicit a few “wows” and “woahs.” In every culture, there are dishes that will make you raise your eyebrows and…
SAS will offer more departures to the United States this Christmas
After the United States eased its border restrictions, SAS revealed several departures to the country in order to meet the high demand. In the future,…
The Norwegian “success tart”: What is it, and how can you make it?
If you have been to any celebration in Norway, chances are you have seen this vibrant yellow tart livening up the table. But what exactly…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to go on official visit to the US in December
The day after the United States’ new entry rules came into force on November 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Crown Prince…
The Dutch royal couple in Norway: “A great place to be”
TThe Dutch royal couple is in Norway on their first official state visit. They had lunch at Akershus Fortress with the Norwegian royal couple and…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands co-piloted his own flight to Norway
The Dutch monarch himself was at the helm when he and Queen Maxima flew to Norway. It was the Dutch side that, via the Norwegian…
PHOTOS: Dutch and Norwegian royal couples photographed together for first time in eight years
The royal couples posed during their latest meeting. It has been just over eight years since the Dutch royal couple, who were newly installed at…
Denmark agrees to hand over medieval document to Bergen, Norway – but only on loan
For several years, people from Bergen have fought to be given a medieval document containing the first known imprint of Bergen’s city seal. Now, the…
Norway secures second place on Lonely Planet’s 2022 Best in Travel list
Norway is number two on Lonely Planet’s destination list for 2022, just behind the Cook Islands in the Pacific. Nature, wildlife and culture were determining…
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