Norwegian grocery stores have a poorer selection than those in Sweden
A new report shows that the range of goods in a Norwegian average grocery store is just over half of what is offered in a…
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Equinor offshore wind bid wins in New York State
New York State governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Equinor’s Empire Wind as a winner in the State’s first large-scale competitive offshore wind solicitation. The 816 megawatt…
Discover Oslo’s wonderful backyards
Wandering the streets of Oslo is just beautiful. But you may need an occasional breather – a perfect opportunity to discover the city’s backyards! How…
Record-breaking season end at Folgefonna
The snow melts much faster than before at Folgefonna. Already on Sunday, the season was over at the summer ski center, which has applied for…
Norway Cup
Norway Cup ( 27.07 – 03.08.2019) is the world’s largest football tournament for children and young people aged 10 to 19 years old, with 3v3…
Supports Von der Leyens climate ambitions
Environmental Minister Ola Elvestuen (V) says that the climate ambitions of the new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will contribute to clear leadership…
Landa Park
Fossanmoen and Landa has been the site of the largest archaeological excavations in Norway. Over 80 000 square meters are examined. Excavations uncovered traces of…
New trams for Oslo
In Winter 2020–21, Oslo will receive new trams. The new trams will be able to carry 100 million passengers a year. “Those who travel with…
Students from countries outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland studying in Norway
This page explains your health rights as a student from countries outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland studying in Norway. If you are a student from…
One of the world’s largest yachts is in Oslo
The 141-meter-long super yacht “Yas” has arrived in Oslo. The boat is one of the world’s largest and most expensive yachts. Yas was built on…
Promising forecasts for this year’s apple harvest
The cold spring days made it dark for awhile for the apple harvest, but now it is bursting with fruit in several places. Apple producers…
Causes and occurrence of deaths in the EU
In 2016, 5.1 million persons died in the European Union (EU), some 80 000 less than in the previous year. One third of these deaths…
Moldejazz 2019
Moldejazz 15-20 July 2019 – Moldejazz is the second oldest jazzfestival in Europe, as well as the most important one in Norway. It was founded…
Several strawberry sellers had no place to go to the toilet
The Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority has uncovered several criticisms of several Norwegian strawberry outlets. Several sellers’ lack of access to toilets and clean water. “We…
SAS pilot failed a breathalyzer test
A SAS pilot was stopped, after failing a breathalyzer test, from going to work at Stavanger Airport Sola. The pilot was stopped in a routine…
Norway enters into partnership with the UN Tax Committee
Today, on 15 July, Norway and the United Nations marked the start of a new partnership on strengthening international tax policy and enhancing domestic tax…
Record results for the Fløibanen
Much sun and tourists from Asia contributed to lifting the turnover of the Fløibanen by 15 percent and contributing to the best results ever, last…
Vaccination of children in Norway
All children living in Norway are offered vaccines through the Childhood Immunisation Programme. Recommended vaccines – The recommended Childhood Immunisation Programme (fhi.no) for children and…
Million surplus for the leftover food app
The app Too Good To Go has managed to make a million krones while helping cafes and restaurants sell food that would otherwise be thrown…
The climate crisis leads to anxiety in some young people
For some, the concern about the climate crisis is so great that they get anxiety and seek out psychologist’s help. Climate psychologist thinks anxiety is…