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…
May 17th
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…
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 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…
The Royal Family adds this year’s May 17 lunch to Bygdøy Kongsgård
For the very first time, the Royal Family’s traditional May 17 lunch will be held at the royal estate at Bygdøy in Oslo. The menu includes hot…
Culture Minister hopes all of Norway will be singing “Ja vi elsker” at the same time on May 17th
Norwegians should celebrate National Day by singing “Ja vi elsker” together at 1 pm on May 17, suggests Culture Minister Abid Raja (Venstre). A joint…
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…
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…
