This Easter, the Norwegian police issued more than 2,600 speeding tickets – a four-year record
More than 2,600 speeding tickets were issued at Easter. According to the National Mobile Police Service, this is the highest number in the last four…
Easter 2021
A lot of people in Norway called the Kirkenes SOS helpline this Easter to talk about suicide
Kirkenes SOS answered 2,391 calls between Palm Sunday and Easter Eve. Every fourth conversation dealt with suicide. “At Easter last year, we saw a doubling…
The Easter message of Pope Francis: “Do not lose hope”
During a vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Saturday evening, Pope Francis asked believers not to lose hope due to the corona crisis….
Easter in Norway: How is it celebrated?
Easter is a holiday that Norwegians look forward to with relish. More than just a religious holiday, it can involve one final ski for the…
Bergen Shelter fears an increase in domestic violence at Easter
Easter is often the worst holiday for those who live in a home where there is violence, the Shelter in Bergen told the newspaper Bergensavisen….
Veterinarians: Easter is high season for dog injuries, be careful
Every year, many dogs injure themselves on Easter ski trips in Norway. Cuts are among the most common injuries, especially to the Achilles tendon. “That…
Red Cross: Twice as many people in Norway applied for free holidays this Easter
The Red Cross reports a doubling from previous years in applications for holidays for families in poor financial situations. The organization is increasing capacity for…
Fewer people than expected flew out of Norway last weekend
Figures from Avinor show that 8,863 people flew out of Norway last weekend. The number of passengers is lower than Avinor first expected. Out of…
Two out of three Norwegians will stay home during the Easter holidays, new survey shows
A total of 63% of Norwegians will stay at home during the Easter holidays, while 29% will not be spending Easter at home. Many are…
Norway’s sea rescue service raises its preparedness ahead of Easter
The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet) is raising its preparedness level ahead of Easter. “Our 52 lifeboats, manned by permanent and volunteer crews, have…
Meteorologists: These parts of Norway will have the best Easter weather
The Easter holidays will be characterized by low-pressure-dominated weather, according to the Meteorological Institute. At the same time, there is a significant risk of avalanches…
Bane Nor warns people against crossing the railway line illegally at Easter
“Today’s modern trains barely make noise,” Bane Nor noted, warning Norwegians against the illegal crossing of the railway line on Easter. Skiers often forget that…
The NVE expects moderate avalanche danger at Easter but asks people to be careful
The risk of avalanches around the country has decreased, and it is moderate before Easter week. But the NVE warns people to continue being vigilant…
NVE: Watch out for unsafe spring ice while you’re enjoying the Easter sun
Be careful if it’s sunny during Easter because spring ice can be very dangerous. Several fatal accidents occurred involving ice fishers who moved on ice…
Erna Solberg drops planned Easter trip to hometown due to new corona measures
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) changed her Easter plans due to the new corona measures. She decided to drop the trip to her hometown, Bergen….
Mountain hotels in Norway prepare for grim Easter season
The government’s introduction of a particularly high level of anti-corona measures in Viken made an already difficult situation even more difficult for several hotels. On…
Minister Høie’s Easter advice to Norwegians: “Meet fewer people and travel less”
Norwegians must meet fewer people and travel less at Easter. Visits to hotels should be avoided, Minister of Health Bent Høie (H) says. The Minister…
Solberg to Norwegians: “Don’t count on a holiday abroad this Easter”
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) told TV 2 that she thinks Norwegians must expect to spend their holidays in Norway this Easter. Despite the fact…
