Many Norwegians went hiking for the first time this summer
A recent survey shows that many Norwegians took advantage of this year’s summer to go to the mountains for the first time. Among them, most…
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Summer sales of ice cream are higher than last year
Norwegians have enjoyed ice cream during these summer months, and this year’s sales last beaten last year. Both Hennig-Olsen and Diplom-Is report growth. – “Hennig-Olsen…
Meteorologists announce that summer is coming back
This weekend was characterized by a lot of bad weather around the entire country. But next week, summer temperatures are making a comeback, the Meteorological…
Roaming reveals where Norwegians travel to
Roaming reveals where Norwegians travel to Summer is, believe it or not, well underway. In connection with the holidays, many Norwegians are setting the course…
Summer makes a comeback in the south
Summer makes an about turn in Norway The weather gods change their mind. They think they have bestowed Northern Norway for long enough and shift…
Bad weather for ice cream, excellent for chocolate
Bad weather for ice-cream, excellent for chocolate The weather plays a big role when Norwegians fill their shopping carts. Low summer temperatures have led to…
Tromsø above 20 for the 1st time in 2019
Tromsø above 20 oC for the 1st time in 2019 Several parts of Norway experience a taste of the upcoming weather. It will be sunny,…
Norway Today wishes our readers ‘god sommer’
Norway Today wishes our readers ‘god sommer’ Last year’s summer was very pleasant indeed for most of the inhabitants of Norway. The notable exception was,…
One in three have planned a holiday abroad this summer
59 percent of the population has already have made summer vacation arrangements this year. 35 percent will leave the country, according to a new survey….
Warning against winter tires in summer
Surveys show that one in five drive through the summer on winter tires. The insurance company, Tryg, fears fatal consequences. ‘’Many people think they save…
Yes, you still have to change the clocks
On the night of Sunday the 31st of March at 02.00, summer time starts. This means that the clock is set one hour ahead, and…
Over 14,000 farmers have applied for compensation after the summer
14,419 farmers applied for compensation for crop failure when the deadline expired on Wednesday night. It is far more than the Ministry of Agriculture’s forecast….
Raja demands more for swimming lessons after drownings this summer
After a summer of a number of drowning accidents, the Venstre party has asked for more money in the budget and efforts to improve swimming…
71 year old “high summer” record hit
Two places in Buskerud have broken a 71 year old record with 65 “high summer” days so far this year. The previous record was 62…
Minus degrees measured for the first time this summer
Measurements on Tuesday night both in Troms and Finnmark registered minus for the first time this summer. Cuovddatmohkki in Finnmark boasted the lowest temperature…
Civil defense with record missions this summer
The Summer heat and record number of forest fires have kept civil defense busy with 28 percent more issues in July than in a normal…
More young persons call the alarm phone
More young persons call the alarm phone this summer The alarm phone for children and adolescents experiences a 22 per cent increase in the number of…
Festivals across Norway target of ticket fraud
Festivals across Norway report of major ticket fraud Major festivals have received hundreds of reports of ticket fraud and attempted fraud. Many who possess fake…
Over 23,000 incoming calls to the Church SOS line this summer
The church’s SOS help line has answered 23,300 inquiries on phone, chat and SOS messages this summer. Loneliness, relationship challenges and psychological problems are the…
Few jellyfish this summer – scientists do not know where they are
Swimmers can rejoice over the few jellyfish along Norwegian beaches this summer. The researchers are unsure why there are so few jellyfish. “We know…