Norway ranked 12th best country for international workers
The fresh report by InterNations, titled “The Future of Working Abroad,” ranks Norway the 12th best country for foreigners working abroad. In the survey, expats…
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The story of Maaemo: Oslo restaurant won back three Michelin stars
The Sámi National Theater and a Sámi high school allocated NOK 60 million
The Norwegian royal couple will open Oslo’s new Munch Museum in October
Four new areas have been proposed as national parks in Norway
OPINION: Destruction of Pride flags in Norway: Ignorant vandals show lack of tolerance and compassion
Free ticket call for the opening of Oslo’s new Munch Museum receives an overwhelming response
Here’s what you need to know about “Fadderuka,” freshman week for students in Norway
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Here’s how much you’ll get paid for finding ancient treasures in Norway
Hobby archaeologists, listen up – this is how much you can expect to get paid if you find ancient relics in Norway. According to the…
Norwegian government extends cultural support schemes until the end of the year
The compensation scheme for the cultural sector will be extended, at least until 2021. “They can lower their shoulders,” Minister of Culture Abid Raja (V)…
Photos: Check out Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways’ Viking-inspired branding
The new Norwegian airline proudly showcases its Scandinavian roots through its unique design, inspired by an ancient Norwegian Viking ship. Norway’s newest airline Norse Atlantic…
Famous Swedish author Astrid Lindgren’s “Ronja Røverdatter” becomes a TV series
The streaming service Viaplay and the production company Filmlance will make a family-friendly fantasy series on Astrid Lindgren‘s stories about Ronja Røverdatter. 37 years after…
Ancient leaves preserved under a mile of Greenland’s ice – and lost in a freezer for years – hold lessons about climate change
This article was written by Andrew Christ, Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Geology at the University of Vermont and Paul Bierman, Fellow of the Gund…
Percussionist Åsmund Moen named Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship
The percussionist Åsmund Moen (24) from Nesodden in Oslo has been chosen Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship. The final weekend of…
Amateur metal detectorist’s discovery unveils one of the largest gold treasures ever found in Denmark
A large treasure trove of gold has been found in Jutland in Denmark. The treasure was probably dug into the ground by humans 1,500 years…
Bodø2024 aims to bring Sámi drama to a larger audience, introduces a theater trilogy
Last week, Bodø European Capital of Culture 2024 and Åarjelhsaemien Theaters signed the agreement for the theater trilogy “Biegke Biehteme – Who owns the wind?”…
DNA from 10,000-year-old chewing gum reveals the secrets of Stone Age Scandinavians
The author of this article is Jan Hoole, Lecturer in Biology at Keele University. Chewing gum may seem like a modern habit but that’s apparently…
Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage requires a plan for climate-exposed cultural monuments
Director General of the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Hanna Geiran, sounds the alarm. Extreme weather, higher sea levels, and permafrost that thaws all threaten Norwegian…
220 employees in Norway’s cultural sector go on strike; multiple performances are canceled
Disputes over pensions have led 220 employees in fields including opera, theater, and orchestra in Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger to strike. Numerous performances are now…
