A new Norwegian airline plans to take off this summer. Here’s what you need to know about FLYR
The middle of a worldwide pandemic, with the aviation and tourism industries in ruins, would not, perhaps, seem the best time to launch a new…
Articles by Jonathan Williamson
Opinion: Erna Solberg has been fined for breaching corona rules. Here’s why that is important
It is not often that a sitting Prime Minister, in Norway, is in trouble with the police. That is exactly what has happened with PM…
Easter in Norway: How is it celebrated?
Easter is a holiday that Norwegians look forward to with relish. More than just a religious holiday, it can involve one final ski for the…
Opinion: The efficiency of the police investigation into Erna Solberg is a sure sign of a healthy system
When news broke, last week, that Prime Minister Erna Solberg had broken local and national corona measures, the Norwegian police acted as fast as the…
A law unto themselves? Corona guidelines ignored by politicians in Norway
In a week where new lockdown measures were reintroduced in Oslo and the vaccination rollout has hit hurdles, there was a need for a sense…
Who is responsible for the latest cyber-attacks on Norway?
Elections the world over, it seems, have now become a common target for cyber attacks. Within the space of the last six months, two major…
Jegertroppen: Norway’s all-fighting, all-female special forces unit
Spring is traditionally the time that many of us flock outdoors to stroll through the woods and forests that are scattered throughout Norway. Spare a…
Erna Solberg wants American forces to have more military exercises in Norway. Here’s why
During her recent conversation with the United States Vice President Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Erna Solberg expressed her desire for the United States to have…
Norway for sale: Are Russia and China really buying up Norway’s national resources?
What is more important to a country: a sense of national sovereignty or the bottom line of its national finances? This is the key question…
Shocking surveys: Norway’s reckoning with sexual assault and harassment in the ranks
The past few months have seen a reckoning of sexual assault and harassment within some Norwegian uniformed services. Both the Police and the Armed Forces…
Mustafa Hasan: Last chance for a (permanent) life in Norway
July 1 will possibly see the ending of Mustafa Hasan’s life in Norway. The rejection of his residence permit, in 2019, has been appealed multiple…
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination in Norway so far
It is almost a year since the first positive case of COVID-19 was first detected in Norway. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) is…
What does a Biden presidency mean for Norway?
The Biden presidency marked the start of a new chapter in American politics. Vastly different from his predecessor, in style and substance, President Biden will…
Valentine’s Day in Norway: How different will it be with COVID-19?
Today, February 14, sees that annual explosion of romance, gifts, and love: Valentine’s Day. With traditions stretching back to Ancient Rome, the day is normally…
Today, Norway marks 20 years since neo-Nazis killed 15-year-old Benjamin Hermansen. This is his story
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the brutal murder of Benjamin Harmensen. He was stabbed to death, by a group of young neo-Nazis, simply for…
New rules: What will tourist fishing in Norway look like in 2021?
Stricter government legislation came into effect on January 1. A 10% reduction in the export quota for tourists, stricter regulation, more documentation, and fees coupled…
A lack of social security: How the welfare state failed in both Norway and the Netherlands
The entire Dutch Government, including Prime Minister Mark Rutte, resigned, on Friday, over a social security scandal. Thousands of families, many with immigrant backgrounds, were…
The NAV scandal: The largest social security scandal in modern Norwegian history
For many Norwegians this year, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) has been a vital economic and financial savior. With much of the country…
A new era starts for homeopathic medicines in Norway
From January 1, some 450 homeopathic medicines became readily available for sale outside of pharmacies. This is part of the growing government trend of acknowledging,…
The key to increasing population in Northern Norway? Vibrant communities
Making Norway a more attractive destination for careers, culture, commerce, and creativity is the foundation of the Norwegian government’s “High North Report.”‘ The report, released…
