Older TV programs could be removed from NRK due to payment disagreements
Disagreements over payment to freelancers could lead to large parts of the NRK archive going black from the New Year, organizations warned during a call….
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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…
Norway’s Miss Universe participant gets to travel to Israel despite omicron restrictions
The Norwegian Miss Universe participant Nora Emilie Nakken will travel to Israel even though the country closed its borders on Saturday night. Prime Minister Naftali…
Christmas and commerce have long gone together like two turtle doves
The author of this article is Philip Hancock, Professor of Work and Organization at the University of Essex. The “spirit of Christmas” is all about…
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…
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…
Parental leave in Norway: What you need to know
Norway is renowned worldwide for its generous parental leave. New parents can expect (after expecting) a generous mix of monetary benefits, time off, and cash…
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…
Would you pass Norway’s citizenship test?
A key component of becoming a Norwegian citizen is passing a ‘Citizenship Test’ on Norwegian society, history, and culture. For many immigrants, passing this not…
