Today, Norway’s bonfire season kicks off again
On Thursday, the general fire ban in forests and fields will be lifted. According to Norsk Friluftsliv, interest in bonfires has increased during the pandemic….
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Art institutions in Norway receive NOK 20 million for purchases
The Norwegian government is giving 16 museums a total of NOK 20 million for art purchases and exhibitions. Since March last year, museums in Norway…
Norway ranked 12th best country for international workers
The fresh report by InterNations, titled “The Future of Working Abroad,” ranks Norway the 12th best country for foreigners working abroad. In the survey, expats…
Four new areas have been proposed as national parks in Norway
Hornelen, Masfjordfjella, Øystesefjella, and Sunnmørsalpene have been proposed as brand new national parks by the government. In addition, six landscape conservation areas are slated to…
10 photos of Norway’s fjords that will have you booking a flight immediately
Eager to travel? Let yourself be taken aback by these stunning pictures of Norwegian fjords, guaranteed to make you want to book your next holiday…
Here’s how much you’ll get paid for finding ancient treasures in Norway
Hobby archaeologists, listen up – this is how much you can expect to get paid if you find ancient relics in Norway. According to the…
Percussionist Åsmund Moen named Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship
The percussionist Åsmund Moen (24) from Nesodden in Oslo has been chosen Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship. The final weekend of…
Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage requires a plan for climate-exposed cultural monuments
Director General of the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Hanna Geiran, sounds the alarm. Extreme weather, higher sea levels, and permafrost that thaws all threaten Norwegian…
Norwegian Crown Prince received a “Haakon” gift at the National Archives
This week, Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visited the National Archives of Norway to look at irreplaceable medieval documents. Here, he received a gift referring to…
Our world and theirs: How Norwegians can continue to raise eco-warriors
Research conducted by the University of Stavanger (among others) has highlighted that Norway’s enriched natural environment and integration of nature-based activity should contribute greatly to…
Birdwatching in Norway: A beginner’s guide
Birdwatching is an increasingly popular activity and a great way to explore the outdoors. Norway boasts a wide variety of rare birds and is a…
Non-peer reviewed, preliminary study compares COVID-19 mortality rates in Norway and Sweden
Important note: medRxiv, the study this article sources information from, publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive,…
The Norwegian Mountain Code: The famous hiking guide
If you have ever dreamt of hiking in the spectacular Norwegian mountains, it is essential to know what you are up against. Luckily, the famous…
Norway ranked as the 6th best place to be during COVID-19
Global business and finance company Bloomberg has ranked Norway as the 6th best country to be in during the COVID-19 pandemic, their Covid Resilience ranking…
Norway spent 700 million kroner on corona development aid in the first half of 2020
An evaluation of Norwegian development aid in the first half of the year shows that NOK 700 million was spent on various projects to combat…
Ticket distribution for Norway-Serbia game: 80% to fans
The Norwegian Football Association will allocate 160 tickets for the European Championship match against Serbia to fans. The other 40 places will go to the…
The police are popular and effective on TikTok
Western Police District has 170,000 followers and a total of 17 million views on TikTok. This means that they reach far more young people than…
Trump is referring to Norway to reopen schools
US President Donald Trump threatens to withhold public funds for schools if they do not reopen this fall. On Twitter, he points out that countries…
Rules will change for British citizens wishing to move to Norway after 1 January 2021
Transition period draws to a close: British citizens need to apply for residency permits if they wish to come to Norway to live, work or…
Office of the Prime Minister and the corona outbreak
Due to the ongoing outbreak of the corona virus, the Office of the Prime Minister is experiencing significantly increased workload. As a consequence, it may…
