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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Photo special: Remembering July 22
July 22, 2012 ·
King Harald played a prominent role in memorials on Sunday to victims of last year’s terrorist attacks, and other royal family members and officials turned out in force as well. Anniversary events...
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Another hospital protest in Oslo
December 6, 2011 ·
Demonstrators gathered in front of the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo once again this week, to protest the controversial merger of the capital’s largest hospitals. The merger continues to spark complaints...
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How parties target voters’ sweet tooth
August 15, 2011 ·
Gearing up for the local elections campaign, many of Norway’s political parties target the voters’ sweet tooth, handing out politically flavored candy on the streets. Others hope to put traditional...
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Photo special: Bomb attack on Oslo
July 24, 2011 ·
Norway has not seen anything like it since World War 2. Click on the picture to view more images of the bomb attack on Oslo and its aftermath. Hover your mouse over the photo to view a caption and use...
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Photo special: Mourning the victims
July 24, 2011 ·
Click on the picture to view more images from the special church service to mourn victims of the attack on Norway’s government and Labour party. Hover your mouse over the photo to view a caption...
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Summertime, and the fishing is easy
July 14, 2011 ·
Some summer-like weather finally returned to Oslo this week, and Wednesday was particularly warm and clear. That drew folks to the waterfront, including dozens of avid fishermen and women who lined the...
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Portrait of Norway’s ‘powers that be’
July 5, 2011 ·
It’s traditional for King Harald and Queen Sonja to invite the politicians forming Norway’s government (cabinet) for seasonal dinners, but this year’s pre-summer gathering was a bit different....
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Oslo’s developing waterfront, in a photo collage
June 23, 2011 ·
Oslo has been undergoing massive waterfront redevelopment for years, and for better or worse. Some argue the city is being walled in with large and expensive high-rise office and apartment buildings, while...
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War hero’s statue finally in place
June 9, 2011 ·
They didn’t manage to get a new statue of war hero Max Manus in place in time for Liberation and Veterans’ Day ceremonies on May 8, but city and state authorities could finally unveil Oslo’s...
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Duck family walks out on Stoltenberg
May 28, 2011 ·
Under the personal protection of Jens Stoltenberg and some of his security people, Norway’s most famous duck family checked out of the prime minister’s residence this week and into the royal...
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Grandmothers pressuring Statoil
May 10, 2011 ·
A diverse coalition of 24 political groups ranging from Greenpeace to Grandparents Climate Action of Norway has demanded that Norway’s government and parliament force Statoil to pull out of a controversial...
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Syrians protest killings back home
April 22, 2011 ·
Approximately 70 people, mostly Syrians, rallied outside Norway’s foreign ministry on Friday to protest the increasing use of violence against demonstrators in their home country. According to news...
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‘Super moon’ illuminates Oslo
March 20, 2011 ·
An unusually large moon was hanging over Oslo’s rooftops on Saturday night, marking the biggest full moon since 1983 and spurring scores of people to head for a cold night out to get an undisturbed...
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