Netflix sued over a series depicting the murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme
Streaming service Netflix is being sued for defamation over a drama series about the murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986. The lawsuit…
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The holly and the ivy: How pagan practices found their way into Christmas
This article was written by Peter Glaves, Enterprise Fellow at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Every year, almost without thinking about it, we incorporate certain plant species…
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…
The Norwegian “success tart”: What is it, and how can you make it?
If you have been to any celebration in Norway, chances are you have seen this vibrant yellow tart livening up the table. But what exactly…
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…
PHOTOS: World’s largest gingerbread town in Bergen open for the season
Pepperkakebyen is Bergen’s annual Christmas miracle. Bergen’s beloved gingerbread town – aka, Pepperkakebyen – has kicked off for the 2021 Christmas season. A crowd favorite,…
Man dreams of creating a Viking settlement on the Isle of Man and being “a Viking full time”
Chriss Hall, an inhabitant of the Isle of Man, has applied to turn four acres of land in Sandygate into a Viking settlement, which people…
The Dutch royal couple in Norway: “A great place to be”
TThe Dutch royal couple is in Norway on their first official state visit. They had lunch at Akershus Fortress with the Norwegian royal couple and…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands co-piloted his own flight to Norway
The Dutch monarch himself was at the helm when he and Queen Maxima flew to Norway. It was the Dutch side that, via the Norwegian…
PHOTOS: Dutch and Norwegian royal couples photographed together for first time in eight years
The royal couples posed during their latest meeting. It has been just over eight years since the Dutch royal couple, who were newly installed at…
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…
Assassin’s Creed: After 13 years, 12 games and a ton of sales, what’s the secret to the franchise’s success?
The author of this article is Tof Eklund, Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology. The article was originally published in December of 2020. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s…
The number of pensioners in Norway increased by 40% in the last ten years. Should the retirement age be raised?
Norwegian society is undergoing transformative change as the nation rapidly ages. Over the past decade, the number of pensioners has increased by 40% to over…
Three Nobel Prize winners awaited in Oslo in December
This year’s Peace Prize winners Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov are scheduled to be accompanied by last year’s winner when the Nobel Prize party kicks…
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…
Invaluable objects destroyed by burglar at Fjære church in Grimstad, Norway
Invaluable objects from the 13th century were damaged when a burglar did serious damage to Fjære church in Grimstad. The church will now be closed…
Study: Nordic prisons less crowded, less punitive, better staffed
The author of this article is Sunanda Creagh, Editor at The Conversation. This article was originally published in 2013. Prisons in Sweden, Norway and Finland…
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, Opinion’s…
It was a record-breaking October for Norwegian cinemas
Audiences flocked back to Norwegian cinemas in October, making it a record-breaking month for the industry after difficult times during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to…
Here’s a mental health workout that’s as simple as ABC
This article was written by Ziggi Ivan Santini, Postdoctoral associate at the University of Southern Denmark; Rob Donovan, Adjunct professor at The University of Western…
