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Sudden sun shed new light on Bergen

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

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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Celebrating in high, roaring style

Celebrating in high, roaring style

September 2, 2012 ·  

PHOTO SERIES: Norway’s Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend with exhibits on the ground and an air show overhead that drew tens of thousands of people to the capital. From... 
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Oncoming traffic, Finnmark-style

Oncoming traffic, Finnmark-style

August 10, 2012 ·  

PHOTO FEATURE: It was one of those special Norwegian moments: Driving along the two-lane E6 highway in northern Norway, bound for the city of Alta, came not the customary oncoming cars or trucks but instead,... 
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Norway’s emerging Arctic capital

Norway’s emerging Arctic capital

August 10, 2012 ·  

Norway’s northern city of Tromsø has been called “The Paris of the North” for years, but now it’s taking on entirely new significance as the “Capital of the Arctic.”... 
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A summer’s night in Krokskogen

A summer’s night in Krokskogen

July 23, 2012 ·  

There’s been a lot of heavy rain all over southern Norway this summer, making it somewhat less appealing to head into the local hills and woods after work and go on a hike. But every now and then... 
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Photo special: Remembering July 22

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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Rain dampened Midsummer Eve

Rain dampened Midsummer Eve

June 25, 2012 ·  

Norwegians intent on carrying out traditional Midsummer celebrations during the weekend had to brave chilly temperatures and rain, sometimes torrential. Bonfires were lit anyway, and the inner Oslo Fjord... 
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Photo special: Burmese Day in Oslo

Photo special: Burmese Day in Oslo

June 16, 2012 ·  

Celebrating the Nobel Peace Prize, Oslo locals and exiled Burmese joined each other for what was billed as a Folkefest (party for the people) in the square in front of Oslo’s City Hall on Saturday.... 
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Video: Ai Weiwei exhibit at Kistefos

Video: Ai Weiwei exhibit at Kistefos

May 21, 2012 ·  

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Norwegians took a patriotic break

Norwegians took a patriotic break

May 18, 2012 ·  

PHOTO FEATURE: Norway has had more than its share of tragic news during the past year, so Norwegians seemed clearly ready to shake off some gloom and instead celebrate their cherished 17th of May Constitution... 
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Anniversary greeting to readers

Anniversary greeting to readers

May 18, 2012 ·  

While Norway was celebrating its Constitution Day on the 17th of May, this website was celebrating its third anniversary. It was no coincidence that we chose the Norwegians’ most festive day of the... 
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Oslo Sikhs put on urban turban show

Oslo Sikhs put on urban turban show

April 15, 2012 ·  

PHOTO FEATURE: Crowds of Norwegians lined up on the waterfront plaza in front of Oslo’s City Hall on Saturday, and not just to enjoy some sunny spring weather. They were taking part in the third... 
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Spring skiing season saved at Sjusjøen

Spring skiing season saved at Sjusjøen

April 9, 2012 ·  

PHOTO FEATURE: While many areas of southern Norway suffered a lack of snow during the popular Easter holidays last week, the skiing and snowboarding were close to perfect around Sjusjøen in the mountains... 
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Moo-ving into a sunny spring

Moo-ving into a sunny spring

March 18, 2012 ·  

PHOTO FEATURE: A sunny Sunday drive through the hills of Hadeland, north of Oslo, suddenly yielded this group of bovine buddies, soaking up some rays from their barn door as they breathed in the promise... 
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