Aged 16, Jakob Ingebrigtsen is ready for the senior Athletics World Championship in London
At the age of 16, Jakob Ingebrigtsen has become a great symbol of athletics. In less than two weeks, he will be on the starting…
2017
Strong start to 2017 for construction industry
The turnover in the construction industry was NOK 61.8 billion in the 1st period of 2017. This corresponds to a growth of 10.4 per cent…
85% of students won’t get student accommodation
A recent survey from the Norwegian Student Organisation shows that below 15% of Norwegian students will have an opportunity to live in student residence this…
Erna Solberg says that, ‘July the 22nd will always be associated with fear, despair and sadness’
Six years after the bomb exploded at the government building in central Oslo, Prime Minister, Erna Solberg of Høyre, warned against the forgetfulness. ‘For…
More new dwellings in June
Seasonally-adjusted figures for building start permits show a 31 per cent increase in dwelling permits from May to June. Building permits in Oslo made a…
NORWAY CUP – 29th July – 5th August 2017.
The world’s largest football tournament for children and youth. Norway Cup is the world’s largest football tournament for children and young people aged 10 to…
What’s on in Oslo this summer?
Updated guide to summery event highlights. READ MORE about What’s on in Oslo this summer? Source: visitoslo.com / Norway Today
Norway is on target for asylum quota
Norway is on target for asylum quota ‘Norway has received its quota of 1,500 asylum seekers from Greece and Italy. Now it’s time that other…
The Queen opens Riddu Riddu festival
The Queen opens Riddu Riddu festival Queen Sonja participated in the opening of this year’s Riddu Riddu festival at Riddu-sletta in Manndalen in Kåfjord on…
Applicants for permanent residence must be able to support themselves
Applicants for permanent residence must be able to support themselves A new requirement means that you must be able to financially support yourself when applying…
Considerably weaker profits than expected for Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions had a profit of NOK 99 million in the second quarter, 220 million less than during the same period last year. The…
Indigenous people from DR Congo are refused to attend the Riddu Riđđu Festival
The Schengen authorities in DR Congo have rejected visa applications from the indigenous group Bokoko Na Biso, who will attend the opening of the 26th…
Tasty summer berries in the pipeline
Tasty summer berries to be expected soon Most of us have already enjoyed the sweet strawberries, but when can we expect raspberries, cherries and the…
Lowest number of asylum seekers since 1990’s
The Immigration Directorate (UDI) announced that it will cut back sharply after a drop in asylum seekers entering Norway to 2,380 in the first half…
You can already vote in the parliamentary elections
Ordinary pre-voting in this year’s parliamentary elections will start on 10 August, but from Monday 3 July it is possible to have an early start….
Several thousands will receive a new zip codes
4,000 households and 1,000 businesses will receive new postal codes or new postal address from 1 October. Everyone affected will receive information by August 1st,…
Erna Solberg steals a few days on election campaign
With a round trip through six counties in four days, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Høyre (H) will launch this year’s election campaign. Solberg…
Oslo municipality flies the rainbow flag
Oslo municipality marks Oslo Pride by having the rainbow flag blow in the wind over the capital. On Thursday, Oslo’s mayor, Marianne Borgen of…
Kongsberg Jazzfestival 2017
Kongsberg Jazzfestival is one of the oldest festivals in Norway, and has been held since 1964. The festival has become one of the largest and…
Gay Oslo
OSLO PRIDE. 23 JUNE – 2 JULY 2017 Oslo has nightlife, shopping, restaurants, great nature and a varied culture programme, in addition to an open…
