Princess Ingrid Alexandra: – Thanks for everything that I’ve learned
Princess Ingrid Alexandra thanked her family for a safe and good upbringing – and her Grandfather King Harald for the competitive instinct. “Thanks, Mom and…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra receives a nature reserve from the government
The government’s graduation gift to Princess Ingrid Alexandra is to rename a nature reserve at Bygdøy. The area will be called Prinsesseåsen naturreservat (Princess Hill…
King Felipe arrives for the Princess’ Confirmation in Oslo
Spain’s King Felipe arrives for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s confirmation on Saturday. The Swedish and Danish royal houses will also be represented. King Felipe is a…
Viking ship discoveries confirmed in Halden
Archaeologists have confirmed the finding of a Viking ship at Gjellestad in Østfold. The ship was part of a funeral. We scraped away about 30…
The hand greeting case gives the wrong impression of Muslims
The image of Zeliha Acar refusing to handshake to the crown prince creates the wrong impression of most Muslims, according to two Muslim community advocates….
The Viking ship search in Østfold has started
Work on investigating the possible discovery of a Viking ship in Østfold began in Halden municipality on Monday. It’s great to get started, and it…
Hidden gems in Oslo
Many of Oslo’s best eateries are easy to find, but it can be worth the effort to look up some of the city’s hidden gems….
Sergey Kaydalov won the Queen Sonja International Music Competition
The 27-year-old baritone Sergey Kaydalov won the Queen Sonja International Music Competition on Friday night. He competed five other finalists on the Opera stage on…
Explore Oslo’s coffee scene
Norwegians drink more coffee than most, and Oslo is heaven for coffee lovers. What truly makes Oslo a great place for coffee, however, is that the…
The historic centre of Norway
Rooted in Norwegian traditions in the middle of Norway, Trøndelag is a perfect base for experiencing nature, culture and Norway’s exciting history. Trøndelag’s seven national…
Light from above gives Norwegian churches environmentally friendly energy and profits
With beautiful solar panels that at a distance look like slate plates, Strand church in Rogaland has been blessed with more electricity than it needs….
Iraqi Cultural Evening at Kulturhuset
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq and Den Mangfaldige Scenen youth theatre would like to welcome the public to Iraqi cultural evenings, 21 and 22 August at…
10 Mistakes You Must Avoid in Norway
10 Common Mistakes You Must Avoid in Norway If you can understand the cultural differences, then it will be much easier for you to know…
Fritt Ord gives press prizes to Russian websites
Fritt Ord’s press prize The Free Media Award is awarded to two Russian websites for cooperation with activists and for critical journalism in Russia. The…
The Oslo Philharmonic celebrated their centenary with Queen Sonja present
Queen Sonja was among the foremost in the audience when the Oslo Philharmonic offered a free concert at Slottsplassen on Thursday evening. It is the…
A Midsummers Night’s Dream in Bergen
A Midsummers Night’s Dream in Bergen August is right around the corner, and as per tradition, it is time for Shakespeare at Bergenhus Fort in…
Kon-Tiki, the movie
Kon-Tiki, a movie about Thor Heyerdahl’s epic journey Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian adventurer. He became famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947. The story…
Hammerfest Church
The Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus from Oslo, who among other things also designed the northernmost church in the world…
Norwegian Documentary Photography
It´s been a pleasure to work in collaboration with the Fritt Ord Foundation to strengthen the position of documentary photography internationally and in Norway, says…
Religious immigrants volunteer more
Religious immigrants volunteer more Religiously active immigrants more often do volunteer work and have more confidence in others than the less religious, according to Statistics…