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…
May 17
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…
Record amount of national costume silver sold
People having a greater desire to show off their wealth is one explanation for larger amounts of shiny silver for the national costume being sold…