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 Kaada in a…
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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…
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…
Norwegian cinemas are hit hard by the Coronavirus crisis
Norwegian cinemas are estimated to lose close to NOK 170 million in March and April as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. “Cinemas need to…
New clarifications on events coming by the end of April
By the end of April, the Government will make a clarification on whether there should be a restrictions on major and smaller cultural and sports…
Culture Minister hopes all of Norway will be singing “Ja vi elsker” at the same time on May 17th
Norwegians should celebrate National Day by singing “Ja vi elsker” together at 1 pm on May 17, suggests Culture Minister Abid Raja (Venstre). A joint…
Empty church pews at Easter celebration
Although Palm Sunday is a feast-day in Christianity, the church pews are empty as a result of the ongoing corona pandemic. Norwegian churches have recently…
Norway’s largest drive-in cinema opens at Tryvann
Norway’s largest drive-in cinema will be at Tryvann parking lot in Oslo this Easter. Three films will be shown every night. A 100 square meters…
Fewer marriages – 27 years ago the numbers were just as low
In 2019, almost 20,000 marriages were entered into in Norway. It is the lowest figure since 1993. At the same time, divorce rates are stable….
Renewed interest in belief in the downfall of the earth
Beliefs that proclaim faith in the end times and Jesus’ return experience a rise in interest and questions if the coronavirus is a sign. Even…
More and more people are applying for scattering of ashes
Last year, 1,611 applications for the scattering of ashes were granted, which is an increase of 8.5 per cent from the previous year. The figures…
The Folk Museum wants to collect corona memories
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) is asking for help from the population to collect corona memories for posterity.“Now the Norwegian Folk Museum…
60 million kroner for Norwegian World Heritage
Norwegian World Heritage Sites will be allocated 60 million kroner in 2020 through the state budget.The industrial heritage in Rjukan and Notodden, which received world…
Muslim Network recommends that Friday prayer be canceled
Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) is asking mosques to cancel events with more than 50 participants, including Friday prayers and weekend schools.On Wednesday, the network sent out advice…
Churches are introducing infection control measures
The shaking of hands is forbidden and communion will not be placed on the lips of believers in the Catholic Church in Norway. Previous measures…
A-ha cancel Japan tour due to coronavirus fear
A-ha’s Japan tour, consisting of five concerts, has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus infection. The Norwegian band justifies it with the safety of…
Online Bible reading increased by 20 percent last year
While the sales of printed Bibles is at rest, reading the Bible online is increasing sharply. According to newspaper Dagen, which states that the Bible…
“Climate House” opens its doors in Oslo
On Thursday, March 26th, the new Climate House will open in the Botanical Garden in Tøyen. There will be exhibitions and events with climate, environment,…
The Catholic Church comes with measures against the spread of coronavirus
The Catholic Church in Norway recommends measures during its masses to prevent and limit the risk of coronavirus infection. This is especially true during communion….
Over one million Norwegians lose multiple channels
Get customers lose all of Discovery’s channels as of today. Discovery broke negotiations for a new distribution agreement, according to Telia. As a result, over…