Busy Easter in the mountains
This year Passover began quietly for the aid corps, but a lot do during the weekend has meant that Easter 2017 has been one of…
2017
14 drownings so far in 2017
So far this year, 14 people died as a result of drowning in Norway. There are six fewer than in the first quarter of 2016….
New US Embassy opens in May
The new US embassy at Huseby in Oslo is completed, and will opens their doors on May 15th. – We are truly excited to move…
Public party in Holmenkollen
10,000 more spectators than last year joined Sunday’s ski festival in Holmenkollen. Five miles and three miles in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and combined, formed…
Erna Solberg will not vote against the other parties on some issues
When she took questions about whether the four non-socialist political parties are closer or further apart than they were before the 2013 election, Erna Solberg…
Norwegian reports 12 per cent passenger growth in February
Norwegian carried close to 2.1 million passengers in February, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month last year. The growth is…
Norway got the silver medal in ski jumping
Johann André Forfang set a hill record in the final round with a jump of 138 meters and contributed to Norway taking the silver medal…
Increase in seafood exports during February
Norway exported 196,000 tons of seafood for NOK 7.5 billion in February. This is an increase of 6% compared to February last year. The increase…
Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017
There are 318 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017, of which 215 are individuals and 103 organizations. There are 318 nominees for the…
Superior gold medal for Bjørgen in the 10 km classic cross-country event
Marit Bjørgen crushed the contenders and took the gold medal in the 10 km classic event in front Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla and fellow Norwegian Astrid…
Fewer layoffs durin the first month of 2017
NAV received notifications about possible layoffs and dismissals for 2,900 people in January. This is more than half compared to last year. 1,100 of the…
Doubling of the property tax in Oslo for 2017
Homeowners in Oslo paid a total of NOK 266 million in property taxes for 2016. This year this will be increased to a total of…
Want to see some of the world’s best surfers in action?
If you want to see some of the best wave surfers in action, you should visit Jæren this week! The Nordic Surf Games Starts this…
Fourcade takes gold, 45th World Championship medal for Björndalen
Frenchman Martin Fourcade demonstrated his dominance today and delivered a great show to the 19.600 fans. In the Pursuit he took his first gold medal…
Combating violence and rape is this year’s main slogan for March 8
On Thursday, a meeting was held to determine the slogan for this year’s March 8th parade to be arranged in Oslo, and “Combating violence and…
Anti-doping leader to Oslo in June
The CEO of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, is among several international VIPs who will attend the Anti-doping seminar in Norway in June….
NORWAY QUALIFY FOR MAIDEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Semi-final: Croatia vs Norway 25:28 after extra-time (22:22 FT) (10:12 HT) The Scandinavian team defeat Croatia in extra time to secure their first ever medal…
Sagosen can become king of Paris
Sander Sagosen wants to give the Paris audience a sneak preview of what it can expect. On Friday, he will play the World Championship semi-final…
Ice Music Festival
Unique Musical Experience – Creating a truly unique aural experience, the world’s only Ice Music Festival returns for a trailblazing 12th year from the 9th to…
Donor conference in Oslo for Nigeria and Lake Chad region on 24 February
Norway, together with Nigeria and Germany, will host an international donor conference in Oslo on 24 February. ‘A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Nigeria…