Norway’s Royal Family greets record-breaking May 17 children’s parade in Oslo
The Royal Family was traditionally in place for the celebration of Norway’s National Day – after two years of pandemic restrictions. It was a sunny…
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May 17: Hot and sunny weather expected in the south of Norway
Large parts of the country can look forward to a warm and sunny Maay 17 celebration. But in Northern Norway, it may be a good…
Norway prepares to celebrate May 17 without corona restrictions
After two years of corona restrictions, Norway is getting ready to celebrate May 17. Most of the school children in first to third grade will,…
A record number of children expected at the May 17 parade in Oslo
Around 30,000 children will march through Karl Johan on May 17 – for the first time since 2019. Registration figures are at record levels. According…
Ukraine’s ambassador not allowed to join Norway’s May 17 children’s parade with Ukrainian children: “Not a political event”
Ukraine’s ambassador wanted to join the May 17 children’s parade along with Ukrainian children, but the May 17 committee rejected his request. The children’s parade…
Guldvog not sure whether May 17 children’s parades will take place this year
Health director Bjørn Guldvog warns that 2022 may be another year without children’s parades and large crowds on May 17. The coronavirus crisis has characterized…
Erna Solberg sends Constitution Day greetings from Bergen: “Hooray for May 17!”
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) is celebrating May 17 in glorious sunshine in Bergen. But the day is also marked by corona measures. “Hooray for…
Hip, Hip, Hurra? Norway prepares for another COVID-era 17 Mai
For the second year running, the people of Norway will have to make do and celebrate Norway’s favorite day with restrictions, infection control measures, and…
Norway’s health director fears corona pandemic could also affect May 17 celebration in 2021
Last year’s May 17 celebration was heavily impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Health director Bjørn Guldvog fears that this year’s celebration may also be limited…
Norway Constitution Day: 17 facts about May 17
The most important Norway national day is, well, the country’s National Day. Read on for 17 facts about May 17, Norway’s Constitution Day. One of…
Høie : It will not be on May 17 that we lost everything we had gained
Neither the guards nor the police shall ensure that people do not gather in the centre of Oslo on 17 May. “That’s not how we do…
Meteorologists promise dry May 17 throughout Norway
This year, nobody needs to bring umbrella when they celebrate national day. The whole country is going to get a dry 17th of May (Norway’s…
Buses will protect the children’s May 17 procession this year
The emergency preparedness office in Oslo has decided to set up buses to block downtown streets on May 17 this year, even though the threat…
Crown Prince family greeted the children’s parade
Crown Prince family greeted the children’s parade at Skaugum True to tradition, the Crown Prince family greeted the children’s parade at their private residence, Skaugum,…
Spanish sailors will demonstrate against the Norwegian authorities on May 17
The Spanish sailors lost a lawsuit on pensions against the Norwegian state Spaniards announce demonstration in a Norwegian colony in Spain on May 17. The…
Hotels and restaurants strike expanded on May 17
50 more hotel and restaurants employees went on strike at the National Day on 17 May. The employees in question went on strike at Sunndalsøra…
Parliamentary president talked about refugees in his May 17 speech
Our national narrative needs to make room for immigrants, parliamentary president olemic thommessen stated in his May 17 speech. Thommesen used a good part of…
The Crown Prince couple were waving to the children’s parade at Skaugum
Kronprins Håkon, kronprinsesse Mette Marit, prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra og prins Sverre Magnus were dressed in national costumes when they when they greeted the children`s parade…
Kerry and Obama congratulates Norway on its Birthday
“On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I express my heartfelt congratulations to all Norwegians while you celebrate your Constitution Day,” according to…
Ten things you might not know about May 17
Most people know why we celebrate May 17th, but did you know it was once forbidden to parade on Independence Day? Or that we really…
