Rock stars credits Chuck Berry
The Music World is in sorrow after Chuck Berry’s death. Bruce Springsteen calls him “the greatest rocker the world has ever seen.” – Chuck Berry…
Culture
Trondheim: Rockheim
Rockheim is a national museum center of pop and rock. The exhibitions use temporary digital media diversity as method of presentation. Experience the museum by…
The National Museum in the red despite doubled entrance fee
A doubling of entrance fees coupled with good visitor numbers were not enough to avoid red figures in the accounts of the National Museum. One…
Conservatives award prize to Russian activists
At a time when Norway’s relations with Russia are cool, Agora – and the Russian human rights group’s leader – Pavel Tsjikov are awarded the…
JOWST won the Norwegian ESC final
The band JOWST won the Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest final in Oslo Spektrum with the song “Grab the Moment” Saturday night, and will therefore represent…
DN-photographer got the award for the best Photo of the year
A dramatic picture of eastern Aleppo in Syria gave the photographer Aleksander Nordahl from newspaper Dagens Næringsliv award for best Picture in 2016. That’s Press…
July 22nd Monuments have cost NOK 10.2 million
So far, the work on the July 22nd monuments has cost NOK 10.2 million. The conflict with neighbours at Utøya has led to uncertainty about…
More persons prefer Netflix than to NRK’s nett-TV
46 percent of those persons who use streaming services at least once a month, think Netflix is the best service. 19 percent prefer NRK’s nett-TV….
Record number of nominee’s for next bishop in Oslo
Oslo Diocese has received proposals for 69 different candidates to be Oslo Bishop Ole Christian Kvarme’s successor. Olav Fykse Tveit has been proposed by most….
The Arts Council launches a website to champion and celebrate local culture
An opening seminar on the 6th of March will be streamed live on the Arts Council website. The information about the traditions and expressions of…
Vikings : beyond the legend
For those of you who are currently in the Cinncinati area, Norway Today recommend a visit to the Cincinatti Museum Center to learn about the truth behind…
Renaissance man, Ari Behn, exhibits new painting, called ‘Oh, those royals’
Ari Behn is exhibiting new paintings this weekend, along with Mikael Persbrandt, Tor Rafael Raael, and Per Heimly. The royal family is clearly one his…
Norwegian Church Abroad are at World Championship for the Norwegians
Norwegian Church Abroad ( Sjømannskirken) has a long tradition of ecclesiastical presence at major international sports events. Two employees are now in place in the…
Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017
There are 318 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017, of which 215 are individuals and 103 organizations. There are 318 nominees for the…
Book deal for Barack and Michelle Obama
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michele have signed a joint book deal with publisher Penguin Random House. The unique joint deal covers…
Art sales fell in 2016, with China the biggest market
Last year was a relatively poor one for sales of art worldwide. The sale of very valuable works was halved, according to Artprice. The statistics…
Hurtigruta sang with Paul Simon
Simon & Garfunkel star, Paul Simon, had been travelling with Hurtigruta for eleven days. The crew were offered to join in on one of his…
“Game of Thrones” Giant is dead
The actor Neil Fingleton, which height of 2.33 meters was declared as Britain‘s tallest man is dead, according to several British media. Fingleton is perhaps…
A Michelin star is born in Stavanger
The Stavanger sushi restaurant Sabi Omakase was awarded a Michelin star at the launch of this year’s guide in Stockholm on Wednesday. – A great honour,…
Get free tickets to the Royal Palace Square on 17 May
Oslo Visitor Centre now offers free tickets to a prime view of Oslo’s National Day celebrations. The Royal Palace Square is the best place to…