OSLO CULTURE NIGHT 2019
With over 200 FREE events throughout the city, Oslo Culture Night is a great opportunity to sample the best Oslo has to offer, from concerts and art…
Articles by Tor Ingar Oesterud
Norwegian reports increased unit revenue and higher load factor in August
Norwegian carried more than 3.5 million passengers in August. The unit revenue increased by three percent and the load factor was 90 percent, up 0.4…
Norwegian seafood exports continue to grow in value
Norway exported 182,000 tonnes of seafood with a total value of NOK 8.6 billion in August. Volume decreased by 4 percent, while export value increased…
Enova supports Equinor’s pilot project for floating offshore wind
Enova has decided to grant Equinor, along with its partners, NOK 2.3 billion in a funding commitment for what could turn out to be the…
New ambassadors from China, Mexico, Iceland and Bulgaria
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 29 August 2019. The ambassadors are: Ambassador of…
Review of the equity benchmark for the Government Pension Fund Global
The Ministry of Finance has received assessments from Norges Bank on the composition of the equity benchmark for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The…
Norway supports UN efforts for international control of the arms trade
Norway is participating in the fifth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty in Geneva this week. During the general debate, Norway announced…
It is with deep sadness to announce………..
It is with deep sadness to announce that our dear editor Pieter Winjen died on Sunday 25.08.2019. We thank you for your AMAZING efforts for…
New free trade agreement: Better trade terms and a commitment to combat illegal logging
The European Free Trade Association (Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein) concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) late…
Scenic Hike & Fishing Village Tour to Henningsvær
The scenery around the Lofoten Islands are mesmerising, and with some moderate effort we are able to hike to some of the most epic peaks…
The historic centre of Norway
Rooted in Norwegian traditions in the middle of Norway, Trøndelag is a perfect base for experiencing nature, culture and Norway’s exciting history. Trøndelag’s seven national…
Family holidays
Your family holiday in Telemark will be experiencing Norway in a nutshell: here you’ll find family and leisure parks, a splendid waterpark and fun activities…
Hurtigruten introduces three new hybrid powered cruise ships
Hurtigruten continues to move boundaries for green technology: Through giant makeovers, three Hurtigruten vessels will be transformed to premium, hybrid powered expedition cruise ships. Equipped…
Norway’s contribution to the Amazon Fund for 2019
The Brazilian government has dissolved by decree the Amazon Fund Guidance Committee (COFA) and Amazon Fund Technical Committee (CTFA). Thus, given the current circumstance, Norway…
Policy rate unchanged at 1.25 percent
Norges Bank’s Executive Board has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 1.25 percent. In Monetary Policy Report 2/19, which was published on 20 June…
UK and Norway Reinforce North Atlantic Security
The UK and Norway reinforced their commitment to joint anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic at RAF Lossiemouth today. Defence Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan hosted Norwegian…
Logging moratorium in Indonesia’s forests made permanent
Indonesia is making the logging moratorium in primary forest and carbon-rich peatlands permanent. The ban covers 66 million hectares, which is larger than the combined…
Hydro launches greener brands
New greener brands CIRCAL and REDUXA set a new standard for low-carbon and recycled aluminium and make it easier for customers to promote more sustainable…
Hammerfest Church
The Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus from Oslo, who among other things also designed the northernmost church in the world…
Norwegian Documentary Photography
It´s been a pleasure to work in collaboration with the Fritt Ord Foundation to strengthen the position of documentary photography internationally and in Norway, says…