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VIDEO: TIX to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest
Andreas Haukeland, better known as TIX, is to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest after a dramatic Melodi Grand Prix finale.
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Language, history, museums, music and the Norwegian year.
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Birdwatching in Norway: A beginner’s guide
The spectacular Norwegian landscape boasts a wide variety of rare birds, and is a great place to go birdwatching for locals and tourists alike.
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The Norwegian Mountain Code: The famous hiking guide
The Norwegian Mountain Code, or “Fjellvettreglene” in Norwegian, has been prevalent for almost 70 years and helps people navigate the mountains safely.
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Did Vikings really keep bears as pets?
The image of a tough Viking standing next to a giant bear might not be too difficult to conjure up. But did Vikings really keep bears as pets?
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The Halden Hound: Norway’s celebrated hunting dog
The Haldenstøver or Halden Hound is a scent hound. It originates from the city of Halden in Southern Norway. The breed is a cross of English foxhounds, beagles, and…
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Valentine’s Day in Norway: How different will it be with COVID-19?
Valentine's Day has ancient origins but this year will be celebrated in very modern forms. What does Norway think of this most romantic of days: a day for wannabe Romeo…
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The cult of brunost – Norwegian brown cheese – and why you have to become a believer
If you’re not Norwegian, it's likely you've never heard of the legendary brunost before. Allow us to introduce you.
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An introduction to some of the most famous Vikings in history
The most famous Vikings from history offer a glimpse of what their lifestyles were like and why their culture still is still so enchanting to so many.
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An introduction to some of Norway’s top writers
Norwegian writers have contributed some of the greatest works, ideas, and innovations that changed and paved the path of literature forever.
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Cinemas in Oslo want to reopen: “You can’t keep everything closed”
In Oslo, the cinemas have been closed since November 9. Now the cinema industry believes it is time to consider relief.
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology launches English-language podcast
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has launched an English-language podcast with science stories from the university.
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The eruptive volcanic history of the Oslofjord may surprise you
The Oslofjord is home to 40% of the Norwegian population, yet its eruptive volcanic history may be surprising to most of its residents.
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What are the most powerful earthquakes to hit Norway?
Norway lies far from any tectonic plate boundaries. Why do earthquakes happen and what are the most powerful earthquakes to hit Norway?
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Oslo Pride to take place as usual – in the real and digital world
Oslo Pride has plans to carry out large parts of the event as usual this year. However, infection control rules will be followed.
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Today, Norway marks 20 years since neo-Nazis killed 15-year-old Benjamin Hermansen. This is his story
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the brutal murder of Benjamin Harmensen. He was stabbed to death, by a group of young Neo-Nazis, simply for having a different skin…
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PHOTO: How Norway’s stunning whale-watching museum is expected to look