Tromsø wants to become “the world’s best Christmas town”
The business community in Tromsø wants to make the city “the No. 1 go-to destination for Christmas!” Snow, northern lights and polar nights are among…
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Tromsø says “no” to nuclear-powered submarines on municipal quays
The city of Tromsø refused the request of the United States Navy to use a municipal quay for docking nuclear reactor-powered submarines. Since 2016, the…
Tromsø introduces quarantine order for Norwegian travellers
In order to limit the number of infections in Tromsø municipality, the municipal doctor has introduced a quarantine order for travellers from other areas in…
The corona virus confirmed in Norway – a person has tested positive in Tromsø
For the first time, the coronavirus has been detected in Norway. A person who has been to China has tested positive for the virus. However,…
Six tourists to the emergency room from a grounded boat in Tromsø
The 20 tourists who were aboard the tourist boat that ran aground near Tromsø on Monday afternoon were brought to safety and examined by health…
The father is grateful for all the care after the drowning in Tromsø
The man who lost his wife and two children after four people were found lifeless in the sea in Tromsø on Monday, is grateful for…
The Sudanese environment in Tromsø is saddened by the deaths
– “This is so sad for everyone. Not just us who are from Sudan, but for everyone living in Norway,” says Gamal Eldoum. Eldoum talks…
Raising of Russian trawler in Tromsø started on Sunday
The crane vessel Gulliver began the operation on Sunday afternoon of raising and turning the Russian trawler which burned and then sank in Breivika in…
Russian shipping company: – A difficult situation
Russian transport authorities will investigate the fire in the Russian trawler in Tromsø, and representatives from the shipping company will come to Tromsø on Thursday….
Late summer temperatures record in Tromsø
Never before has the temperature been measured over 20 degrees in Tromsø so late in the year. On Wednesday, it was measured over 20 degrees…
Majority for railway in northern Norway
Six out of ten in favour of railway in northern Norway A majority of Norwegians across the country are positive towards developing the railway in…
Insulin pumps can be hacked – users beware!
Insulin pumps can be hacked – users beware! Users of the insulin pumps «Minimed 508» and «MiniMed Paradigm» are asked to check their pump. The…
Mayor of Tromsø wants railway from Narvik
Mayor of Tromsø proposes railway from Narvik The Mayor of Tromsø believes a railway between the Paris of the north and Narvik, where there is…
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,…
Marked increase in travels to «the Sun»
Sharp increase in travels to «the Sun» and heat Last year’s tropical summer made many Norwegians hold back on the booking of summer holidays to…
Snow in Tromsø, heat in Southern Norway
Snow in Tromsø, heat in Southern Norway The last Saturday in June offers great variations in the weather. In Tromsø they woke up to snow,…
The Arctic Cathedral
Modern church architecture. The Arctic Cathedral is a daring piece of architecture built in 1965, inspired by Arctic nature. The “Return of Christ” glass mosaic…
Cohabitant forced to sell sex by Tromsø man
A Tromsø man accused of forcing cohabitant to sell sex A Tromsø man in his sixties is accused of creating a profile on a prostitution…
Urban vote against toll walls this autumn
Many Norwegians will vote against toll walls this autumn The resistance against the toll walls inside and around the bigger cities may well cost the…
Northern Lights Tourism Guidelines
From late August to early April, it is possible to experience the extraordinary phenomenon of the Northern Lights here in the Tromsø region. Northern Lights…
