Wizz Air’s new routes to Alta and Kirkenes will start at 10 euros
Wizz Air’s new routes, which will complement its existing domestic portfolio, have been announced amid the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting at EUR…
Oslo
Oslo police will impose fines of up to 20,000 kroner for breaches of corona rules from Friday
Violation of the infection control provisions could lead to fines of up to NOK 20,000 from Friday, the Oslo police say. Previously, the police have…
Oslo’s City Council leader Raymond Johansen calls for a machete ban
Oslo City Council leader Raymond Johansen (AP) is disappointed that a machete ban has still not been put in place in Norway’s capital. “We know…
Take a musical journey southeast without leaving Oslo with the BalkanNord Choir
The BalkanNord Choir is performing in Oslo this November! Led by conductor Dejan Milivojevic, the BalkanNord Choir has a phenomenal performance titled “Postcard from South-east…
Oslo is covering half of the costs for citizens who want to switch to studded bicycle tires
Oslo Municipality must expand its subsidy scheme for studded tires for bicycles after a flood of applications. Since Monday, the Norwegian Climate Agency has received…
People in Oslo enjoyed nature three times more than usual during corona crisis
According to a survey from the Norwegian Institute of Nature Research (NINA), the use of nature in Oslo and its surrounding areas almost tripled during…
New report: Oslo is the worst places to live as a meat-eater in Europe
The 2020 Diet Destinations Report revealed the best and worst places to live as a meat eater in Europe. Oslo is at the bottom of…
Kindergarten strike in Oslo averted
The planned strike of 1,600 members of the Norwegian Union of Municipal and General Employees (Fagforbundet) – including many kindergarten employees – in Oslo municipality…
Why Oslo, Norway should be your next vacation destination
Oslo is Norway’s buzzing capital and one of Europe’s most cutting-edge cities. Pair the gastronomy, heritage, and entertainment of Oslo, Norway with its proximity to…
Single mother wins lawsuit against Oslo municipality for not getting permanent job
A woman who worked for the municipality of Oslo, but was not a permanent employee, sued the municipality when she did not get a permanent…
Person climbs to top of Ruter tower in Oslo, starts screaming
On Sunday afternoon, a passing observer saw a screaming and shouting person at the Ruter tower on Jernbanetorget in Oslo. Ruter notified the police of…
Four people end up at Oslo ER after store accidentally fills hand sanitizer dispenser with drain cleaner fluid
Hypermarket chain Coop Obs at Alnabru in Oslo accidentally filled its hand sanitizer dispenser with drain cleaner fluid. As a result, four people were sent…
VIDEO Unlucky boat owner takes impromptu swim in Oslo’s Kongen Marina
A reader of Norway Today filmed the funny episode at Oslo’s Kongen Marina during the autumn holidays. Three residents had a mishap trying to bring…
Parking prices in Oslo could increase sharply
Oslo City Council could make it significantly more expensive to park in the streets of Oslo next year. The price for resident parking is proposed…
Oslo wants to ban fossil cars in parts of the city
Lan Marie Berg (MDG) and the red-green City Council in Oslo are now starting work on making parts of Oslo a forbidden zone for fossil…
Oslo City Council leader: If the infection increases, we will introduce very intrusive measures
“If the number of coronavirus infection cases continues to increase, we will have to introduce very intrusive measures,” City Council leader Raymond Johansen (AP) said…
Oslo bans gatherings of more than ten people in private homes
Oslo will introduce a temporary ban on gatherings with more than ten people in private homes as of Tuesday. Additionally, the municipality will consider a…
Oslo sends SMS to citizens: “We need your help. Keep your distance and use face masks”
In a text message to all the city’s residents, the City of Oslo asked people to follow the infection control rules in order to reduce…
Two men indicted of growing close to 50 cannabis plants in Oslo
Two men in their 40s are accused of growing 47 cannabis plants at an address in central Oslo. In the dried state, the plants weighed…
Raymond Johansen fears the bus strike will lead to increased infection in Oslo
Governing Mayor of Oslo Raymond Johansen (Arbeiderpartiet) is concerned about increased congestion and infection in the capital during the bus strike. Oslo has been hit…
