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Norway allocates nearly NOK 200 million extra for culture support scheme
Minister of Culture Abid Raja (V) announced on Tuesday that the support scheme for the cultural sector would be expanded to NOK 690 million in 2020.
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Language, history, museums, music and the Norwegian year.
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18 totally Norwegian habits
From conversation and punctuality to food and fitness, we're bringing you a list of Norwegian habits.
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The Church is losing priests: Norway may be short of 200 priests in four years
The Norwegian Church is not attractive enough as a workplace, a new report states
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What are prisons in Norway like, really?
What are prisons in Norway like? Are they the world's most humane? People have many opinions on the way Norway carries out its criminal justice.
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VIDEO This is what outdoor gaming on the magical Lofoten Islands looks like
Ubisoft Nordic decided they'd aim to create the world's most stunning gaming experience. Their backdrop of choice? Norway's breathtaking Lofoten Islands.
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Oslo Municipality allows 22 Christmas concerts to take place at Bislett Stadium in December
Oslo Municipality has given permission to a concert organizer to hold 22 concerts at Bislett Stadium.
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The story of the amazing Gokstad Viking ship
The Gokstad ship, built around AD 890, is one of the finest and best-preserved Viking longships in the world.
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Five reasons why you’ll love pepperkaker – Norwegian gingerbread
No holiday is complete without the flavorsome and crispy pepperkaker. Here are five reasons why you'll love pepperkaker.
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Cherokee are first Native Americans to store plant species in Svalbard Seed Vault
The Cherokee people are the first indigenous Americans to store their heirloom plant species in the Svalbard Seed Vault. Find out more info here.
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Can you order alcohol online and ship it to Norway?
You probably aren't the first person curious about whether it's legal to get alcohol shipped to Norway – and how.
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Opening of new National Museum in Oslo postponed to 2022
The new National Museum, which is being built on Vestbanen in Oslo, will not open until 2022. The reason? Delays in the construction project.
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Polish immigrants speak on life in Norway: Language, integration, and culture biggest challenges
The community of Polish immigrants living in Norway is sharing insights into their lives as part of Norway Today's two-part series on the topic.
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Polish immigrants speak on finding success in Norway: “We are proud of what we have built”
The community of Polish immigrants living in Norway is sharing insights into their lives as part of Norway Today's two-part series on the topic.
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13 uniquely Norwegian customs
We're covering a number of Norwegian customs, their stories, and how to navigate them if you're not Norwegian.
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The famed sunstones: Did Vikings use an ancient “GPS” to conquer the seas?
Read on to learn about the sunstone – a “device” some have dubbed the ancient GPS system of the Vikings. If you’ve watched Vikings, you may remember a few scenes in…
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Church in Kristiansand receives 2 million kroner from anonymous donor
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Calling all foodies: Check out this virtual event on “New Nordic Cuisine”
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Beaujolais Nouveau is coming to Norway (and the rest of the world) tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know
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Why you should visit the enchanting Oslo Opera House
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“I was told I could not, but I did”: Marit Koma Egseth and living in Norway with a disability