The royal family appeared on the castle balcony
The Children’s parade is canceled and so it does not pass the Palace Square this year. The whole royal family nevertheless appeared on the castle…
17th of May
A different 17th of May, but equally valuable
This year is 150 years since the first children’s parade went through the streets of Oslo. That will not be the case this year, Parliament’s…
Half of Norway will stay home on 17th of May
According to Opinion’s Norwegian Corona Monitor, 51 per cent say they believe that they will essentially stay in their own homes on National Day, 17th May….
Another heat record in Bergen the 17th of May
The heat record in Bergen was beaten twice on the same day during what has become the warmest 17th of May for the city. Between…
17 fun facts about the 17th of May
17 fun facts about the 17th of May The 17th of May (Syttende Mai) is a day of fun and celebration for children and adults…
The police warn against the illegal flying of drones on 17th of May
The police in Oslo is warning anyone who is or knows anyone who desires to fly their drones on the national day, reminding that it…
Higher security on the 17th of May
Similarly to last year, the police will put in place a number of security measures in Oslo and several other cities in connection with children’s…
Norway’s national day
Hurray! It’s the 17th of May – Marching bands, parades, traditional costumes and ice cream. A lot of ice cream. The celebration of the national day…
Norwegian asparagus ready for 17th of May
Norwegian vegetable production has been delayed after a cold spring Norwegian vegetable production has been delayed after a cold spring. Only now are Norwegian early…
The route for the 17th of May parade changes due to fear of terrorists
The police refuse the children’s parade from the Kaland School in Bergen to go the traditional route on the E39 on May 17th. The reason…
17th of May celebrations could be a terrorist target
May 17th and holidays may be typical target for terrorists, researchers say. Sunday the Special Branch (PST) upped the threat level for the next two…