Casket with Munch objects to be buried
A number of objects, which in various ways are connected to Edvard Munch or areas of great importance to his life and work, and are taken…
Culture
Culture Minister rejects demands for cultural boycott of Israel
Culture Minister Linda Hofstad Helleland throws herself into the debate about the controversial artwork “Nationaltheatret beklager.” She’s not going to follow the calls for a…
Viking heritage
Vikings are first and foremost known as seafarers, warriors, and pillagers. We also know that they were proficient farmers,hunters, boat builders, traders, and cultural emissaries….
Oslo’s new architecture
Oslo has become a capital of contemporary architecture. Recent years have seen the addition of modern landmarks by world-class architects, the emergence of a brand…
Amazon buys Norwegian book – ensures global rights
The American book and e-commerce, giant Amazon has acquired the global rights to Janne S. Drangsholt novel “Ingrid Winters makeløse mismot ” – I was…
Rafto Prize for Iraqi human rights activist
Rafto Prize 2016 is awarded to the Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed. The situation in her country is drastically worsened by the emergence of…
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Visit our great little award-winning Museum, situated in the Buckinghamshire village where Roald Dahl (Norway) lived and wrote for 36 years. The Museum, aimed at…
National Theatre requesting 1.9 billion NOK
While the state budget is under approval process the National Theatre is requesting about 1.9 billion to refurbish as part of that. Other cultural institutions…
New climate exhibition at the Ski Museum
Be Prepared has a playful approach to the environment and the climate, and is angled specifically towards winter, snow and extreme weather. In the exhibition…
Israel reacts to Norwegian art video at Nationaltheatret
Israel rages against a Norwegian work of art at Nationaltheatret and describes it as anti-Israel propaganda of the worst kind. – It should be in…
Bookseller Reports Norway for Human Rights
Bookseller Shah Muhammad Rais (62) has reported Norway to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg because his lawsuit against author Seierstad in…
Historical buildings open this weekend
Now people with a thirst for knowledge and other people who are curious will get the opportunity to visit Ibsen’s workroom, the Gestapo headquarters from…
Tickets still available for Justin Bieber
The concerts in Telenor Arena on 23 and 24 September are still not sold out. Standing room and a few seating categories are available at…
Crown Prince welcomed all to the Royal outdoor cinema
Thousands of people braved the rain on Wednesday night to watch Erik Poppe’s new film “The King’s Choice” together with the royal family in the…
Record number of people visiting Vigeland Museum this summer
19,000 persons visited Håkon Anton Fagerås exhibition, making it the most visited exhibition in the Vigeland Museum in ten years. – I think the audience…
Police well prepared for Bieber concert
Police have made thorough preparations for the Justin Bieber’s two concerts in Telenor Arena this weekend. The hope is to avoid the chaos that has…
‘Frozen’ team visited Finnmark
The Oscar-winning team behind the animated hit “Frozen” , recently visited destinations including Karasjok, allegedly to collect ideas for a new film. According to NRK,…
OSLO – River walk by torchlight 22 September
On Thursday night 4,000 torches will light up along the Akerselva river as a tribute to the autumnal equinox As you walk along the river…
Kristian Valen released from detention
Comedian Kristian Valen was released on Sunday by police a day after he was arrested and charged with carrying of weapons in public places. –…
Norway’s best chef is identified
Øyvind Bøe Dalelv walked off with the championship when NM in culinary arts was held in Trondheim this week. After two days of cooking at…