Bruce Springsteen to play at Voldsløkka in Oslo next summer
On June 30 next year, Bruce Springsteen will play at Voldsløkka in Oslo as part of a larger tour in Europe. “After six years, I…
Culture
May 17 “Unrestricted”: How did Norway celebrate its first national day post-COVID?
This May 17 was the first Norwegian national day, since 2019, that the country celebrated openly and freely without any pandemic-related restrictions, lockdowns, or (thankfully)…
More and more Norwegians are living past 100 years of age. Here’s why
Today, there are three times as many centenarians living in Norway as 20 years ago. Part of the reason for this is that Norwegians have…
Norway’s Royal Family greets record-breaking May 17 children’s parade in Oslo
The Royal Family was traditionally in place for the celebration of Norway’s National Day – after two years of pandemic restrictions. It was a sunny…
New Viking ship replica to be launched at the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum this weekend
On Saturday, May 7, 2022, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will launch a brand new Viking ship replica. The ship is a reconstruction of…
Norway’s Crown Prince and Crown Princess start official visit to Sweden
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway began their official visit to Sweden on Monday. The visit will, among other things, be focused on…
New conservation center to open in Elverum
Historical objects from the Hedmark area’s cultural heritage will be stored in the new conservation center that is set to open in Elverum on Thursday….
New streaming service Britbox to start operating in Norway
The new streaming service Britbox, owned by the British TV giants BBC and ITV, will start operating in Norway and the Nordic countries on Thursday,…
Norwegian Post puts royal jubilees on new stamps
Both King Harald and Queen Sonja will be present when the Norwegian Post launches four new stamp series with royal jubilees on Friday. King Haakon,…
PHOTO: Norwegian Post launches new stamps with hulder and troll motifs
The Norwegian Post is launching two new stamps with motifs from fairy tales and legends on April 22. Most European postal companies will issue stamps…
Viking ship grave discovered in Kvinesdal
With the help of geo-radar technology, a Viking boat grave was discovered at Øyesletta in Kvinesdal. Until 150 years ago, a large burial ground was…
Most Norwegians will stay at home this Easter, survey shows
According to a survey by the Red Cross, a total of 54% of the Norwegian population plans to stay at home most of Easter. While…
Roskilde: Viking ship replica “Havhingsten” successfully launched despite bad weather
A lot of people were present at the launch of the Viking ship replica “Havhingsten” during the weekend. The “Havhingsten” is a 30-meter-long reconstruction of…
Award-winning author to write book set in Arctic Norway – locals to provide inspiration
The catch? She is not allowed to travel there. Instead, locals themselves will provide Penney with inspiration for her book, sharing stories and tips remotely…
Norwegian sports commentator Jon Herwig Carlsen dies at 84
Sports commentator Jon Herwig Carlsen died on Sunday. He was 84 years old. “He died Sunday night after a long illness. He fell asleep quietly…
Survey shows mixed feelings Norwegians had for this year’s major news stories
A survey conducted by Respons Analysis and Retriever found that Norwegians are generally satisfied with the media’s coverage of the war in Ukraine. However, many…
Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess to visit Sweden in May
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will visit Sweden on an official visit in May, taking the sights in of both Gothenburg and Stockholm….
Norway’s Royal Couple meets and greets Medal of Merit recipients
For the first time in two years, the Royal Couple has been able to physically meet and greet recipients of the prestigious “King’s Medal of…
Longest Viking ship replica ready for spring launch at the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
On April 9, the 30-meter-long Viking ship Havhingsten (en. the Sea Stallion) will return to the water after a long winter on land. The ship…
Weeks after Norway held a charity concert for Ukraine and raised millions of kroner, Sweden has done the same
A Swedish support concert has raised over SEK 64 million (NOK 59 million) for the victims of war in Ukraine. Many prominent Swedish artists performed…
