James Bond filming at secret cabin location in Hakadal
In March,James Bond and a Hollywood movie team will come to Nordmarka for the recording of the new Bond 25,with the working title, ’’Shatterhand’’. Preparations…
Culture
NOK 54 million for World Heritage Sites
Bryggen in Bergen,Bergstaden Røros and Rjukan-Notodden industrial heritage received the most when the Directorate for Cultural Heritage distributed money to Norwegian ‘world heritage’ sites from…
Fewer marry in Norwegian Churches Abroad
After the peak year in 2013, there are ever fewer people who choose to marry in the Norwegian Church abroad. In 2013, over 1,000 couples…
Large increase in number of visitors to stave churches in Norway
More than 500,000 people visited the 28 stave churches in Norway last year,an increase of 18% from 2016. The stave churches are counted together with…
DNT arranges Avalanche Smartness Day
DNT arranges Avalanche Smartness Day across Norway The Norwegian Tourist Federation (DNT) is arranging an Avalanche Smartness Day after an increased risk of avalanche accidents…
Record number of applicants to folk high schools
Never before have folk high schools received more applications than this year. ‘Fantastic’ said information consultant for the folk high schools, Marit Asheim. ‘’It shows…
Over eleven million visited the museums in Norway in 2017
Going to the museum is still popular, according to figures from the Arts Council. In 2017, Norwegian museums had more than eleven million visitors. Most…
Two Guide Michelin stars to Trondheim
Michelin stars awarded to Fagn and Credo in Trondheim Fagn and Credo are the first restaurants in Trondheim to be honoured with their own star…
‘Audio Porn’ hits the roof on streaming service
Pornographic audiobooks are readily available at the Storytel streaming service. ‘’It’s not provoked by us’’ saidthe boss, adding that they would look at the exposure….
Congratulations to the silver bear winners
Congratulations to the silver bear winners from Grande Minister of Culture, Trine Skei Grande, congratulates film photographer Rasmus Videbæk and the team behind “Out and…
Netflix will create a Norwegian horror series
“Blodtur” will be Netflix’s next Norwegian-language initiative. It is described as a “horror series”. The US Power giant released the news of the upcoming series…
Strong Samí reactions to mining in Kvalsund
Strong Samí reactions to mining in Kvalsund The Norwegian Ministry of Industry has granted an operating license to copper mining in Kvalsund in Finnmark. The…
Competition Authority critical to Book Deal
Norwegian Competition Authority critical to Book Deal The proposal for a fixed price Book Deal for the Norwegian book market means that first issues will…
Norwegian TV channels could end up in Germany after Brexit
TV Norge owner, Discovery, has applied to move its TV channels from the UK to Germany, where they can continue to bypass the Norwegian ban…
The Sami ‘national day’ celebrated in Oslo’s grand hall
The Sami flag flew at Rådhusplassen for guests in the town hall and a separate ‘Oslojoik’. The Sami national day was celebrated in the capital…
ACN – The Right Fit for Everyone
American College of Norway – The Right Fit for Everyone Did you know there is an American college in Norway? Founded in 1989 by Dr….
Disassociates from sexual reorientation
Ropstad disassociates from sexual reorientation The Norwegian Minister for Children and Family, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad (Christian Democrats), disassociates himself from attempting to change persons with…
James Bond “B25” may be filmed in Norway
New James Bond movie could be filmed in Norway The next James Bond movie has been offered a grant of up to NOK 47 million…
Norway gets a new Viking era museum
As part of the Granavold Declaration; the Conservative Party, Freedom Party, Liberal Party and KrF have agreed that a new museum will be built for…
Ropstad escapes from handling LGBTQ policy
Ropstad escapes from handling LGBTQ policy Deputy Leader of the Christian Democrats, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, becomes Minister of Children and Family but escapes responsibility for…