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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...

Bans imposed on helium balloons

Several local governments around Norway have decided to ban the sale of helium balloons on the upcoming Constitution Day on the 17th of May....

Skiers flocked to mountain ‘hytter’

Clear and sunny weather and an abundance of snow resulted in some huge increases in the number of overnight stays last week at the...

‘Hytte’ sales soar as conflicts rise

Never have so many of the once-humble Norwegian mountain cabins called a "hytte" been sold as last year, and sales during the Easter holiday week...

Train trouble spoiled Easter holidays

Norway's often unreliable train system stranded passengers once again, just as many were leaving home at the start of the country's five-day Easter holiday...

Storms freeze Finnmark

All mountain roads and many other highways were closed in Norway's northernmost county of Finnmark on Thursday, because of heavy snow and avalanche danger....

‘The Gathering’ lures more job recruiters

Talent scouts and recruiters were out in force this week as The Gathering, an annual festival for young computer and technology enthusiasts, got underway...

Avalanche danger isolates Arctic communities

Norway's North Cape and the fishing village of Berlevåg were among communities left isolated this week by either avalanches or the danger of them....

‘Half of Norway’ off on Easter holiday

Lots of snow in the mountains was promising skiers one of the best Easter holidays in years. Traffic was expected to be heavy for...

‘Hytte’ sales pick up with economy

Norwegians still love having a hytte, their own holiday cottage in the mountains or by the sea, and prices are picking up. A sure...
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