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Millions are cut form the Norwegian Opera
The opera will have to save 25 million and will have to introduce a comprehensive savings plan, reports Dagbladet. In an internal memo, Dagbladet has gained access to,…
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New model railway opened at the Technical Museum
A new model railway opened at the Technical Museum at Kjelsås in Oslo on Saturday. The model railway was previously owned by the Horten car museum. “A Technical Museum…
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Vandalism at two cemeteries Saturday
Two cemeteries in southern Norway were exposed to vandalism on Saturday. In one case, police arrested five youths. Around 16:00 the Inland Police District reported…
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The Crown Prince Regent and the Prime Minister celebrated Bergen’s 950 year anniversary
Both Crown Prince Regent Haakon and Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) were in place during the opening ceremony of Bergen’s 950th anniversary on Saturday. Mayor Marte Mjøs…
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16 percent more attend Sunday Service in Kristiansand
While the trend in the rest of the country is fewer are attending church on Sunday than before, things are going the opposite way in Kristiansand. That is what…
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Survey estimates that Norwegians read fewer books than what publishers claim
A report titled “Book consumption, library and reading in digital times” revealed that Norwegians on average read 8.5 books a year, 40 percent less than what publishers…
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Employees found book treasures at Deichman that anyone could borrow
During the clean-up of the old Deichman library in Oslo, employees found books worth NOK 100,000 that everyone could borrow. On Monday next week, the library closes its…
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Half a million Norwegians expected to attend church on Christmas Eve
More than 500,000 Norwegians attended service on Christmas Eve last year. It is expected that this year there will also be great surge in the churches around the…
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“Ut og stjæle hester” is out of the running for an Oscar
Hans Petter Moland’s film “Out and Stealing Horses” did not reach a nomination for this year’s Academy Award for best non-English language film. 91 films were registered…
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Christmas traditions in Norway
People in Norway normally celebrate Christmas eve with their close family and relatives, gathering for the Christmas dinner. Walk around the Christmas tree after dinner…
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Norway lacks about 100 priests
Every year, 70 Norwegian priests retire, while just over half as many new priests are appointed. Now about 100 priest positions are available. Vårt Land first discussed…
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