Spring settles in around Lofoten
April 28, 2013 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: A long winter is slowly releasing its grip even in northern Norway, where the days are getting long and the early summer tourism season looms. The scenery is spectacular at any time of the...
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Bieber fever spreads in Oslo
April 16, 2013 ·
Canadian pop idol Justin Bieber landed in Norway around 6pm Tuesday, and local news media broadcast it as if it was a matter of national importance. He was just in time (no pun intended) to head for the...
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Classic ‘Lofoten’ calls at Lofoten
March 25, 2013 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: As the Easter holidays settled in, there was no break for the “Hurtigruten” vessels that sail up and down the Norwegian coast. We spotted several calling at Svolvær in Lofoten...
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Global party at Holmenkollen
March 17, 2013 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: They came from all over the world: Thousands of ski jumping fans, and probably lots of folks who may never have seen ski jumping in their lives before, gathered at Holmenkollen in the hills...
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New cathedral lives up to its name
February 13, 2013 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: It’s called “The New Cathedral of the Northern Lights,” and it’s already reflected them even before its formal opening last weekend. The spectacular building in Norway’s...
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Holiday images from Norway
December 28, 2012 ·
Norwegians’ dreams of a White Christmas came true over most of the country during the recent holiday period, and it became a bit extreme in some areas. We’ve compiled a few images to share...
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Bergen gearing up for Christmas
December 9, 2012 ·
PICTURE STORY: Norway is getting ready for Christmas celebrations, and its second city is no exception. Norwegians know how to ward off winter darkness with millions of white lights and other forms of...
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Capturing the Arctic Aurora
November 23, 2012 ·
On her first visit to Tromsø, Anne-Marie Forker travelled outside the city to the island of Kvaløya, to boost her chances of seeing the Northern Lights without any light pollution. She sure hit the right...
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Seasonal darkness full of light
November 20, 2012 ·
Norway has now entered what’s traditionally called mørketiden, literally “the dark time,” when the sun dips below the horizon in the northernmost areas of the country, and the days get...
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Northern Lights flash over Tromsø
November 2, 2012 ·
More displays of the Northern Lights were dazzling residents of Northern Norway this week, as the shimmering phenomena continues to occasionally sweep over the wintry skies. The recent heightened frequency...
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Hundreds marched for new Munch Museum
October 24, 2012 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: Some joked that it was one of the “best-dressed” demonstrations in Norwegian history, when hundreds of art enthusiasts including several celebrities and wealthy investors gathered...
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Fall colors set forests ablaze
October 1, 2012 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: There’s a frequent remark making the rounds in Norway these days: “Nå er det høst!” Literally, “It’s autumn now!” You hear it often in connection with...
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In and around Oslo’s new landmark
September 27, 2012 ·
PHOTO FEATURE: A stunning new structure was opening its doors alongside the Oslo Fjord over the weekend, and some are already calling it the city’s major new attraction. The Astrup Fearnley Museum...
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Sudden sun shed new light on Bergen
September 25, 2012 ·
It was a dark, rainy day in Bergen, until a glimpse of sunlight and a rainbow appeared over the harbour – and Anne-Marie Forker had her camera ready to shoot. “It really brought the landscape...
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Thai culture on the Oslo Fjord
September 16, 2012 ·
As Oslo held its annual “Kulturnatt” (Culture Night) on Friday, with free concerts and entertainment all over town, an entirely different cultural offering was playing out on the Oslo Fjord....
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