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…
Culture
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….
Crown Prince couple to “Kongens nei (The King’s Choice)” in Toronto
While the rest of the world are eagerly awaiting the results of the US election the Crown Prince couple arrived at the screening of “The…
Safia Abdi Haase honoured for her struggle for women’s rights
Safia Abdi Haase was awarded the Amnesty Award for 2016 for her many years of struggle for women’s rights, and her efforts to spread a…
Marcus and Martinus bet abroad
Teenagers twins Marcus & Martinus are out with a new album. This time the twins are singing in English to reach out to a growing…
A Norwegian children’s film wins film award in Germany
Hanne Larsen’s film ‘Gilberts Grusomme Hevn’ (Gilbert’s Cruel Revenge) received the Children’s Jury Award at ‘Nordic Film Days’ in Lübeck on Saturday. The Children’s Jury,…
Polish Christmas Traditions
People from both Poland and Norway love to prepare for Christmas. On 13 November, Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo opens up for Polish Christmas preparations in…
Røros chosen as country’s best cultural council
For the fifth consecutive year, Røros chosen as the country’s best cultural community. On the next places follows Trondheim and Ål. It is followed by…
Queen Sonja Art figures open in castles old stables
A brand new part of the castle is accessible to the public on the occasion of Queen Sonja’s 80th birthday next summer. Queen Sonja opens…
Food festival and restaurant opening in Østbanehallen
This weekend Østbanehallen at Oslo Central Station is hosting the food festival Smak av høst (“Taste of autumn”). Friday 28 October the popular restaurant chain…
Huge influx of Norwegian Catholics expected when the Pope visits Sweden
Buses loaded with tense Norwegian Catholics will make a pilgrimage to Sweden when the Pope Francis visits Malmo in Sweden on Monday and Tuesday of…
Popular tourist cottages in Castle Park
Is the Queen at home and cooking Dinner? This is one of the many greetings that were left behind in the two cottages that stood…
Urination threatens the world’s tallest cathedral
The world’s tallest cathedral Ulm Minster in Germany is facing danger because people who don’t want to take time to find a toilet, urinate right…
A children’s story about incest received speech prize
“Octopus”, a children’s book about incest, has received the Riksmålsforbundet children and young people prize. The jury stated that author Gro Dahle uses language “in…
Art-loving couple give their billion kroner collection to Paris
An American couple who discovered their love of art during a trip to Paris in 1971, donate all of their billion kroner collection to the…
The Queen has opened the Art Gallery in Trondheim
Queen Sonja was impressed by Trondheim’s new Art Gallery, which forms the art headquarters together with the library and the House of Literature. Kunsthall (Art…
Seierstad: Hussain operated as a travel agent for foreign fighters
The well-known Islamist Ubaydullah Hussain served as a sort of agent for foreign fighters in Norway, writes Åsne Seierstad in her new book “Two sisters”….
The Crown Prince couple to show “The King’s Choice” in Toronto
The Crown Prince couple will introduce the Norwegian Oscar candidate “The King’s Choice” when it appears for selected guests and industry players in Toronto in…
New Munch Museum emerges from the ground in Oslo
HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit laid the foundation stone for the new Munch Museum at Bjørvika in Oslo. Everything is finally ready for this monument to…
British campaign against Statoil-sponsored museum
Over 50 prominent scientists, activists and politicians have contributed to a petition to get the Science Museum dropping Statoil as a sponsor. The Science Museum…