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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 Islamic faith.…
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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…
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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 40 kilograms, said the publisher…
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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,…
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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 work for women in his…
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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, with carols and…
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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 Russian…
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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 to immigration and a…
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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 organizers…
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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 as an innovative artist…
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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 King’s Choice” in Toronto on…
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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 positive and accurate picture of…
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