Complaints about Norwegian Christmas tree in London
This year’s Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has not lived up to expectations. ‘Is it supposed to look like a large, illuminated cucumber’, asked…
Culture
The Christmas Fair
Welcome to Norsk Folkemuseum’s annual Christmas Fair! The two first weekends in December: Dec. 3 – 4 / Dec. 10 – 11, 11:00 -16:00. READ…
Kiss to Oslo Spektrum
The legendary rock band’s 2017 European tour is taking them to Oslo on Sunday 7 May. Tickets on sale from 2 December at,,,,,Read more about…
Bergen is applying to host the World Championship of cheese
The Norwegian cheese society trying to host the World championship of cheese in Norway this year. Norwegian Tingvollost won last week the title of World…
Muslim communities are growing rapidly in Norway
Membership in Muslim communities in this country has increased by 33 percent since 2012. Today, 148,000 Muslims in Norway are registered as members of the…
Skeletal shock for Norwegian researchers at Viking hunting
The riddle of the Viking chief Rollo’s rise remains unresolved. Norwegian researchers tested skeletal remains that were supposed to be from his descendants, but that…
CHRISTMAS TIME AT MAIHAUGEN
At Maihaugen you will find the good, old Christmas feeling. Christmas at Maihaugen is something special. Here you may visit historical houses and experience Christmas…
Norway’s largest Bible has braille
Norway’s largest Bible is ready – for those who have a solid bookcase and read braille. The new Bible is three meters long and weighs…
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OSLO: Lighting of the Christmas lights Official opening of the Christmas shopping streets in Oslo with lighting of the Christmas lights, a parade, Santa, entertainment,…
Prize for brave work for women in Iraq
She has received death threats and been designated as an enemy of the people. On Sunday Yanar Mohammed received the Rafto Prize for her courageous…
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP AT TROLDHAUGEN
Start Advent season at Troldhaugen! Join us for a Christmas workshop in the museum, and a cosy December atmosphere in Nina and Edvard’s living room,…
Letter sent from Norwegian ship sold for 720,000 kroner
A letter sent from a Norwegian passenger ship in 1860 was recently sold for 720,000 million at an auction. The envelope was stamped with several…
Moddi and Russian orchestra drop Pussy Riot song
Artist Moddi and Arkhangelsk Chamber Orchestra are refraining from playing the Pussy Riot song “Punk Prayer” in Kirkenes on Thursday after a warning from the…
Growing Catholic Church gets new cathedral in Norway
New St. Olav Cathedral is the first new Catholic cathedral in Europe for over ten years. The Catholic population in Norway is growing rapidly due…
Single table restaurant now open in Vika
Ett Bord (“One Table”) is a restaurant with just that: a single dining table with seating for 24 guests who all eat the same dish….
Maaemo received Matprisen (food-prize) for 2016
Michelin starred restaurant ‘Maaemo’ took the victory when food-prizes for 2016 were handed out. The food-prizes for 2016 were held in Oslo on Thursday. The…
Leonard Cohen’s death: Charmer, poet and musician
In six decades he surprised, seduced and entertained people with his music. Now Leonard Cohen has died at 82 years old. Many will remember Cohen…
National Museum seeks new director
The new National Museum that is being built at Vestbanetomta in Oslo is looking for a new president. The position is now being advertised both…
Crown Princess met diversity in Toronto
The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess demonstrated that cultural diversity is a competitive advantage at a meeting with successful companies in Toronto. ‘Social innovation’ and…
Archaeologists find church of St. Olaf II
In a backyard in the centre of Trondheim archaeologists have found the remains of what they believe was Clement’s Church where the coffin of St….