World record attempt in Elvis singing underway in Oslo
The world record in Elvis singing is under threat. For 50 hours, Norwegian Kjell Elvis will try to sing his way into Guinness’ record book….
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The museums, Kistefos and Maihaugen, attract guests during the Corona period
While other museums experienced a decrease in visits during the Corona period, visitors streamed in at Kistefos and Maihaugen. -” this week, we’re surpassing the…
Lousy number of visitors to the cinemas in June
Although the cinemas could open their doors again in May, there are still lousy visitor numbers. Ticket sales in June this year were as much…
Bauer Media threatens to withdraw from Norway
Bauer Media, which owns Radio Norway, Vinyl and Radio1 and other media outlets, did not receive support from the Coronavirus crisis package. Hence, they are…
The excavation of the Gjellestad Ship in underway
For the first time in over a 100 years, a viking ship will be excavated in Norway. The Minister of Climate and Environment, Sveinung Rotevatn(V)…
Raja wants new Norwegian meeting with Microsoft
Minister of Culture Abid Raja (V) is requesting a meeting with technology giant Microsoft because the Outlook email app will no longer use New Norwegian…
Old skeletons with war damage found in Oslo
In the Old Town (Gamlebyen) of Oslo, three skeletons have been found that date back to the 12th century. Archaeologists believe it may be a…
Exhibition marks the work of the press at Parliament over 100 years
This summer, a photo exhibition outside Parliament will show the press’s presence in the national assembly from 1920 to 2020. This year marks a hundred…
The zoo passed 25 million visitors
After opening their doors 55 years ago, the Zoo in Kristiansand on Saturday was able to celebrate 25 million people who have visited the zoo…
Roseslottet has opened in Oslo
At Frognerseteren in Oslo, five towers in gold symbolize the struggle of the five war years for freedom and democracy. On Saturday, Roseslottet opened to…
Several museums are opening again
This weekend you can visit a number of museums again, including the Technical Museum in Oslo and the Lillehammer Art Museum The Technical Museum opens…
Tunnel from World War II opened on Hovedøya in Oslo
A German-built tunnel built on Hovedøya during World War II has been reopened 75 years after the end of the war. “On Hovedøya, we mark…
Solberg promises a new crisis package for the museums next week
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Høyre) promises a new crisis package for Norwegian museums. The new crisis package will apply to museums that did not qualify…
Constitution Day, 17 May in Oslo
Oslo is looking at a rather strange Constitution Day this year. The iconic children’s parade has been cancelled, and all celebrations are limited to groups…
The Gjellestad ship will be excavated
For the first time in more than 100 years, a Viking ship will be excavated in Norway. The Government grants NOK 15.6 million for the…
Undecided whether the royal family will mark May 17 on the castle balcony
One week before National Day, it is unclear whether the royal family will stand on the castle balcony to mark the day. Since the liberation…
Green light for events with up to 200 participants from June 15
The government will increase the highest possible number of participants at an event from 50 to 200 from June 15.In addition, the opportunity to increase…
The cinemas are opening up again gradually after the lockdown
Oslo cinema Ringen at Grünerløkka opens again on Friday May 8 with a maximum audience of 50 at each performance. The following weekend, eleven cinemas…
Live music returns to Oslo!
Jarle Bernhoft plays an intimate acoustic concert at Sentralen on 7 May. On 30 April, the Norwegian government announced that organised events with up to…
On Friday, Norway had its first drive-in funeral
For the sake of the Coronavirus rules, Knut Espelund’s family had to think anew to get as many people as possible into his funeral. He…