Imam is awarded human rights award in Oslo
At the risk of their own lives, the German lawyer and imam Seyran Ates fight for women’s rights. She is now honored with the award…
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Norwegian Royal couple visited Nordic bookshop in Berlin
Knausgårds Munch exhibition to Germany
No Nobel concert this year
New foodie festival in Oslo
“Askeladden” at the film summit in Norway this year
Grande gives NOK 287 million to regional cultural buildings
The royal couple at community celebrations in Bø in Telemark
Rose monument unveiled in Oslo
The Rafto Award honours work for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Syrian-Lebanese Rouba Mhaissen (31) is awarded this year’s Rafto Prize for his fight for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. “Nationally and internationally, Mhaissen is calling for…
Oslo – a knitting capital
If you’re commuting through Oslo by tram, buss or subway, if you take a break at a café, or sit on the train on your…
The Twist has opened at Kistefos
The Twist is the name of the new gallery at Kistefos, a museum approximately 90 minutes from Oslo. Kistefos is known for its large sculpture park…
Cheers in Bodø’s streets over the Capital of Culture Award
Bodø will become the European Capital of Culture in 2024. People in the city are excited, and Councilor Rolf Kåre Jensen thinks it will benefit…
Norwegian woman named Miss Universe Spain
20-year-old Natalie Ortega from Ålesund this week was named Miss Universe Spain and will thus represent Spain in the international Miss Finals. Ortega is half…
Oslo-River walk by torchlight on 26 September
On Thursday night 4,000 torches will light up along the Akerselva river as a tribute to the autumnal equinox. As you walk along the river you can experience 100…
The Crown Princess in Vågå: – This is one of the finest of Norway
Crown Princess Mette Marit was in charge of the opening when Vågå got a new gallery at the old vicarage Ullinsvin. Later they greeted the…
Oslo’s new architecture
Oslo has become a capital of contemporary architecture. Recent years have seen the addition of modern landmarks by world-class architects, the emergence of a brand…
Oslo’s new buildings
Oslo’s list of tourist highlights now comprises several pieces of contemporary architecture. From pedestrian bridges to art museums, here are some recently built must-sees for…
The historic wharves
Wharves, warehouses and boathouses have stood at the mouth of the Nidelva river since the earliest times. The locals traded goods here from near and…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra unveiled new sculptures in her sculpture park
Both Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Queen Sonja participated in the unveiling of new sculptures in the Princess’s sculpture park at the Palace Park. Several children…