Cheap Everest trek leaves Norwegian climber with a breathless experience… of COVID-19
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many of us have been daydreaming about our next cheap holiday. Erlend Ness, however, did more than just armchair dreaming….
Nepal
Norway will support Nepal with half a billion kroner
Development Minister Dag-Inge Ulstein (KrF) delivered NOK 530 million to aid projects on his Nepal visit. The money will be given over a five year…
New ambassadors from the Republic of Korea, Cyprus, Nepal and Nigeria
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 May 2018. The new ambassadors are:…
FORUT to build schools in Nepal
The Norwegian aid organization FORUT will build nine schools in Nepal after the devastating earthquake of 2015. Schools will be built in the Dolakha…
33 new Dark Room cases – 300 children abused
33 new Dark Room cases – at least 300 children grossly abused in total At least 300 children have been exposed to gross sexual assault…
HRW: Nepal doing little to stop child marriages
More than one and three girls in Nepal get married before they turn 18. Child marriage is prohibited in the country, but the authorities do…
Sherpa stairs are leading to record visitors on Hallingskarvet
Two years ago, Sherpas from Nepal finished the stone steps on Hallingskarvet. Since then, the number of visitors increased, and this year it is likely…
