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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) has received the honor…
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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 years since…
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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 and amusement park. Before…
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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 its doors on May…
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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 for support in…
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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 of five or…
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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 excavation of the Gjellestadship in…
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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 in 1905, there have been only…
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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 from 200 to…
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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 are opening across…
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Raja extends the ban on major cultural and sporting events
The ban on events with over 500 participants is extended until 1 September. It is currently unclear what will happen with smaller events. “Now there is a ban on major…
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Øyafestivalen cancelled
Øyafestivalen is cancelled after the government continued the ban on major events until September 1. “This is a tough day,” said Øyafestivalen’s general manager Tonje…
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Two out of three will celebrate May 17 at home
Most people will spend May 17 at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Eight out of ten believe restrictions on the celebrations will have an effect on preventing…
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Live music returns to Oslo!
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On Friday, Norway had its first drive-in funeral