Tag: 17th of May
Potholes threaten marching bands
Norway's long and cold winter this year has left streets all over the country full of potholes and asphalt that's buckled up. The situation...
Sweden hails Norway in rare broadcast
Relations between Norway and Sweden are officially excellent, but privately many Swedes and Norwegians have badgered and belittled each other for years. Most of the incessant ridicule is...
Police resorted to creative anti-terror methods
Police in Oslo and other Norwegian cities literally cordoned off major streets that were being used for the country's 17th of May parades on...
Celebrations warm the Svalbard chill
PHOTO FEATURE: While Norway's royal family waved as usual to the 17th of May parade in Oslo, hardy residents of Norway's main settlement on Svalbard braved...
Norway celebrates from north to south
LONGYEARBYEN: Flags were raised and events officially kicked off at 8am all over the country on Wednesday as Norwegians launched into their Constitution Day celebrations on...
Sounds from the 17th on Svalbard
VIDEO FEATURE: This was one of many busy brass bands in Norway on the 17th of May. Svalbard's Longyearbyen Storband, all dressed in hardhats and...
Bunad silver sales soar
This week's 17th of May holiday has revealed another indication that the Norwegian economy isn't doing as poorly as some might like to think....
Refugees joined in 17th of May celebrations
Not only did many refugees from Afghanistan and Syria join in Tuesday's 17th of May celebrations for the first time, they also helped in...
Kirkenes still eager to shout ‘hurra’
KIRKENES: Few cities in Norway have faced as many challenges over the past year as this far northern enclave close to the Russian border....
Sights and sounds of the 17th of May
SEE THE VIDEO: The 17th of May in Norway's northern city of Kirkenes offered some refreshing differences from the country's larger celebrations in cities...
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