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Thousands hailed solidarity

Hundreds of thousands of Norwegians turned out all over the country on Sunday to hail freedom, democracy and solidarity at workers' traditional May 1st parades. They hadn't been able to gather in such large numbers since before the Corona...

‘God jul’ holiday wishes from Oslo

There's no snow in Norway's capital as the Christmas holidays set in, just another example of how nothing seems to be like it should be this year. Lots of traditions, from large family gatherings to concerts and even Christmas...

A ‘different’ May 17th remained festive

SEE THE PHOTOS: This year's celebration of Norway's annual Constitution Day holiday on the 17th of May will go down in history for its cancelled parades, scaled-down ceremonies and Corona virus-induced social distancing. It remained festive in the capital,...

Corona postpones ‘russ’ party season

Norway's infamous "russ" season, normally a time when many high school students celebrate graduation with wild mass partying and bizarre rituals, has been postponed by the Corona crisis. While more than a few Norwegians can look forward to sleep...

Empty urban spaces illustrate the crisis

PHOTO FEATURE: Spring has arrived in the Norwegian capital, where sidewalks, outdoor cafés and other public spaces would normally be packed with people out enjoying the sunny weather. Oslo is instead experiencing an urban emptiness that shows how the...

Royals adorn ‘real’ homes nationwide

PHOTO FEATURE: So much for all the recent hype about uncluttered Norwegian design, architecturally spectacular homes in Norway, and criticism of the Norwegian monarchy. A new book offers rare insight into how Norwegians really live, and how affection for...

Ski season opens after surprise snow

PHOTO FEATURE: The lakes aren't frozen yet, but skiers in many parts of Southern Norway got a welcome surprise after lots of snow fell both before and during the weekend. Trailblazers made their winter debut, in the middle of...

Army joins schools’ friendship dance

VIDEO: It started with school children and spread all over Norway this year: Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK)'s annual friendship dance. Even the Army has since joined in, claiming that the dance's promotion of integration and inclusion meets its own motto...

Remote Røst rides out the storms

PHOTO FEATURE: It takes a certain amount of effort to get to Norway's remote islands of Røst, which lie around 100 kilometers off the mainland and well above the Arctic Circle. It's worth it, for anyone wanting to experience...

Vintage vessel gets new berth in Bodø

PHOTO FEATURE: After decades of battling the elements outdoors, Norway's  last surviving vessel from a vital part of its maritime history has finally won a new and much more worthy berth in the northern city of Bodø. Visitors can...

Magic moment for Norwegian skiers

Maybe training with the Norwegian military's special forces last spring helped downhill racer Kjetil Jansrud after all. He skied, at any rate, to the World Championship in the men's downhill over the weekend, while his longtime mentor Aksel Lund...

The autumn leaves, of red and gold

SEE THE VIDEO: They've been drifting past windows, or even framing them. It's that time of year in Norway, when the nights are cold, the days somewhat warmer but brisk, and the fall colours breathtaking. Here's a video of...

Landmark waterfall safer for tourists

PHOTO FEATURE: One of Norway's most spectacular waterfalls became safer for visiting tourists this past summer. After three fatalities at the site since 2009, Vøringsfossen now sports a complex of secure viewing platforms that are likely to become a...

Maritime village preserves its past

PHOTO FEATURE: Norway's maritime heritage can be seen all along its vast coastline from north to south, but some places stand out. Among them is the small town of Skudeneshavn, once known for its fleet of sailing ships and...

Norway’s beaches grab new attention

PHOTO FEATURE: In a country best known for mountains, fjords and usually cold weather, Norway's beaches can often be overlooked. The country's long coastline offers some real gems, though, tucked in between all its rocky cliffs and headlands. This...
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