Norwegian man attempts to ski across Swedish border in a bid to avoid quarantine
A Norwegian man in his 50s attempted to ski across the Swedish mountains in a bid to avoid mandatory 10-day quarantine. The ambitious skier is…
COVID-19
These countries have a lower corona infection rate than Norway right now
14 countries located on the European continent have a lower COVID-19 infection rate than Norway. More and more countries have a smaller number of reported…
Denmark’s decision to stop using AstraZeneca vaccines shocked Europe yesterday. Here’s what we know
An overview of the current AstraZeneca vaccine situation in Europe. On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Denmark suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine (developed in collaboration…
Non-peer reviewed, preliminary study compares COVID-19 mortality rates in Norway and Sweden
Important note: medRxiv, the study this article sources information from, publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive,…
How the Norwegian “friluftsliv” way of life can help you make it through corona and cold weather
Stay warm by embracing the cold! You may have heard of koselig – but getting cozy isn’t the only way Norwegians tackle wintertime. Friluftsliv (pronounced “free-loofts-liv”),…
Norway ranked as the 6th best place to be during COVID-19
Global business and finance company Bloomberg has ranked Norway as the 6th best country to be in during the COVID-19 pandemic, their Covid Resilience ranking…
Lidl US offers 200 dollars to employees who get the COVID-19 vaccine
The Germany-based supermarket chain announced a new initiative where they are promising their American employees USD 200 in extra pay for getting the COVID-19 vaccine….
COVID-19 vaccine-related deaths and side effects in Norway: What we know
According to the Norwegian Medicines Agency, side effects that are harmless to most people may have contributed to some of the deaths among the patients…
Though its king thinks so, did Sweden really “fail” in its coronavirus response?
The Swedish Royal Family addressed the country’s coronavirus measures during an annual TV conference. What should we make of the king’s words? Sweden, unlike many…
“I see you do it again, you’re f*cking gone”: Tom Cruise yells at film crew for violating COVID-19 measures
Tom Cruise is currently filming Mission: Impossible 7. Cruise plays protagonist Ethan Hunt in the movie. The seventh film in the critically acclaimed action series…
“Not such a good Xmas gift”: Cultural hub in Stavanger struggles to survive second wave of COVID-19
Kunst Rom Arbeid (KRA) is a working space for artists and creatives located in Stavanger. The goal of KRA is to stimulate the cultural scene…
Norway purchased tablets for prisoners so they could contact families during pandemic. Here’s the story
In April, Norway’s government financed the purchase of communication devices for people living inside the country’s prisons. Mr. Kim Ekhaugen, director of the International Unit…
New infection tracking app released for tender
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) states that 86 suppliers can submit offers to develop a new app for digital infection tracking. The supplier…
New survey: One in five Norwegians would refuse to take corona vaccine
In a new survey, 18% of those surveyed said they would refuse to take the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. Only 60% said they…
Norway’s new infection control app met with mixed feelings, survey shows
In a recent survey, four out of ten Norwegians answered that they would use the new state-sponsored infection tracking app. However, the same number of…
Corona tests that provide results on the spot to arrive in Norway next week
Next week, the new rapid coronavirus tests will arrive in Norway. With the new tests, people will be able to get testing results quickly –…
All international matches at Ullevaal to be played in front of empty stands this autumn
This Tuesday, the Norwegian Football Association (NFF) confirmed that the Norway-Serbia game and the rest of this autumn’s home matches will be played in front…
Several buildings lit up in red to draw attention to Norway’s struggling culture industry
More than 100 cultural buildings and monuments in Norway were lit up in red on Wednesday night. The red lights were lit as a danger…
Canceled football matches could cost Norwegian Football Association 40 million kroner
The Norwegian Football (NFF) Association is faced with a challenging economic future. The NFF will probably lose more than NOK 40 million due to the…
Health professionals in Oslo say they were pressured to work with corona symptoms
Health workers have notified Oslo Municipality of what they believe is a poor working environment and harassment at a nursing home in Oslo, according to…
