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10 strange Norwegian foods, ranging from uncommon to simply shocking
Discover Norwegian foods guaranteed to elicit a few “wows” and “woahs.” In every culture, there are dishes that will make you raise your eyebrows and ask, “Really?”…
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Language, history, museums, music and the Norwegian year.
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to go on official visit to the US in December
The day after the United States' new entry rules came into force on November 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Crown Prince will be going to the…
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Denmark agrees to hand over medieval document to Bergen, Norway – but only on loan
For several years, people from Bergen have fought to be given a medieval document containing the first known imprint of Bergen's city seal. Now, the Danes are willing to…
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The number of pensioners in Norway increased by 40% in the last ten years. Should the retirement age be raised?
Over the past decade, the number of pensioners has increased by 40% to over one million.
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All about Avaldsnes, Norway’s historic home of Viking rulers
For almost 5000 years, Avaldsnes was THE center of power in Norway. From the Bronze Age to the 15th century, chieftains, kings and rulers established Norway's oldest…
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Study: Nordic prisons less crowded, less punitive, better staffed
Prisons in Sweden, Norway and Finland have a smaller average inmate population, bigger cells and broader access to social services than jails in English-speaking…
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In Norway, three times more people plan on going to Christmas parties in 2021 than 2020
14% of Norwegians surveyed believe Christmas will still be different this year due to the pandemic, while half plan on attending a Christmas party.
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Here’s a mental health workout that’s as simple as ABC
An article about the so-called ABC method (currently implemented in Australia and Denmark), which seeks to bring about long-term benefits to mental health in populations.
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