New Vipps use record despite technical problems on May 17th
With over 1 million transactions, the payment service Vipp’s new record was set on May 17 – despite technical problems during the national day. “Yesterday…
May 17th
Man’s hand torn off in accident during salute in Mysen
A man in his 50s had his hand torn off in an accident during a May 17 salute in Mysen police said. A man in…
Chinese delegation visits Norway
A delegation from China with a Chinese top leader will visit Stavanger on May 17, according to Stavanger Aftenblad. According to Stavanger Aftenblad, the police…
Stavanger, May 17th in Pictures
May 17th, 2018 in pictures from the People’s parade The following pictures where taken in Stavanger on May 17th, 2018. They are from the people’s…
Queen Sonja sunbathed in May the 17th sunshine
Sun shone and Queen Sonja waved in Oslo on the national day. For the fiftieth consecutive year, the queen greeted the schoolchildren from the castle…
Committee leader says fewer people fear 17th of May terror attacks
Throughout the country, preparedness has risen before May the 17th,but this year the leader of the May 17 committee in the capital experienced fewer people…
Ice cream manufacturers expect record sales on May 17th
Kroneis is the favourite, but ice lollies, soft ice cream cones and flavoured ice cream are also high in popularity among children and adults on…
Ramadan starts 17th May
Millions of Muslims worldwide will start the holy month of fasting for Ramadan on Thursday. During Ramadan, most Muslims refrain from drinking and eating…
Bunad weather on the National day
Bunad weather on the Norwegian Constitution day Monday and Tuesday there may be up to 30 degrees centigrade in some places in southern Norway. The…
Prohibits the sale of helium balloons on May 17th
At least 29 municipalities prohibit the sale of helium balloons on May 17th Several places in the country it will not be possible to buy…
Cash shortage, and Vipps mobile phone payment record
Cash shortage, and Vipps mobile phone payment record broken on Norway’s National day The number of mobile phone payments using the Vipps app on the…
Unsold helium balloons sent into the air
Unsold helium balloons released into the air Salesmen who could not sell their helium balloons on May 17 have released the controversial balloons straight up…
5,000 cruise passengers on May 17th
Four ships and over 5,000 cruise passengers in Stavanger on May 17th Four cruise ships are visiting Stavanger on May 17th. They stay all day…
18-years-old male russ fell from top of bus
18-years-old male russ fell from top of a bus in Lista – seriously injured The 18-years-old male russ was transported to a hospital by air…
The Minister of Justice states that May 17th will be safe
Relax, we are safe, states Minister of Justice Minister of Justice and Public Security, Per-Willy Amundsen (Progress Party), states that the police have taken the necessary…
Russ allegedly poured beer over children at Nesodden
Russ poured beer over two 13-year-olds The police have received a message from a witness that a Russ poured beer over two 13-year-olds near the…
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…
A cold and wet May 17th in Norway
The chances are that you must celebrate May 17th with rain in Norway The chances are that you must celebrate the Norwegian National day, May…
Gardermoen opens seperate national costume sluice
People clad in national costume will be allowed to use a separate sluice Travelers who are clad in a national costume (Bunad) on May 16…
Nav changed the payment date for May
Nav changed the payment date for May – This affects children in poor families Before Easter, Dagbladet mentioned a wish from a group of disabled…