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1.5 million Muslims begin Hajj in Mecca
1.5 million pilgrims from around the world are starting with the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca on Saturday . This year, Saudi authorities introduced a series of…
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Language, history, museums, music and the Norwegian year.
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You have not experienced Voss without having visited Fleischer’s Hotel!
Historical Fleischer’s Hotel is located between Vangsvatnet and the railway station at Voss. The hotel in Swiss style is known for its venerable atmosphere, grand dining…
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EDVARD GRIEG
Edvard Grieg was born in Bergen 15th of June 1843, in the Grieg family’s house in Strandgaten 152. Edvard Hagerup Grieg (b. 15 June 1843, d. 4 September 1907). Family:…
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Dyrsku’n 2016
Sometimes the stalls are nearly blown away. But it doesn’t matter. Whether it’s wet and windy or the sun shines warmly from a clear, blue sky; Seljord holds Dyrsku’n…
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Kongens Nei is a Norwegian Oscar candidate
The movie “Kongens Nei”(The King’s Choice) is the Norwegian contender in the race to be the best non-English language film at the Oscars. – “The King’s Choice” is a…
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Over 25,000 people resigned from the church in August
25,743 members resigned from the Norwegian Church in August. The director of the National Council of Church says this is a high number. 24,653 of those who have…
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Former refugee got Amanda Award
Eleven years ago Olivier Mukata (28) came to Norway. Friday he got Amanda Award in category Best Supporting Actor for his efforts in asylum centers comedy “Welcome to…
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International child art at Oslo Airport
Passengers at Oslo Airport can now enjoy colourful art from The International Museum of Children’s Art in Oslo. The exhibitions are a result of a collaboration between…
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The decline in the number of books taken out from libraries has stopped
For ten consecutive years, the numbe of books taken out from Norwegian public libraries dropped, but in 2015 the number remained at the level of the previous year. In…
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Hollywood interest in Norwegian landmarks
The major film studios of Hollywood are looking into Pulpit Rock, Trolltunga, Folgefonna and Lofoten as possible locations for new blockbusters. In an interview with…
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15,000 have quit the church in four days
Altogether 15,053 people have signed out of the Norwegian Church membership through the online service which was launched on Monday, said the Church. Meanwhile, the…
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Kygo will perform at the Olympics Closing Ceremony
Kygo will play at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. It is announced on the Instagram of the Norwegian artis. – I’ve been lucky and…
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Scientists have excavated 800 kilos of bones in Svalbard
A research team which has excavated 800 kilos of bones for a project on lizards in Svalbard, has probably found new species. – I am very happy with the season. This…
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Oslo Jazz Festival 2016
Annual jazz festival with an emphasis on quality and history. You will find practically every genre represented at Oslo JAzz Festival, from ragtime to rap via main…