Cookie Consent by Free Privacy Policy Generator
20 C
Oslo
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Tag: holidays

Paper delivered dubious greeting to US

Norwegian media outlets have, like so many others around the world, been closely following the ongoing drama and surprises around the US' new president, Donald...

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...

Islamist not the only one under arrest

UPDATED: Police in Oslo confirmed on Wednesday that the radical Norwegian Islamist Arfan Bhatti wasn't the only one to be arrested on the eve...

Royals ready to celebrate being 80

Kings, queens, princes, princesses and at least two presidents from all over Europe were arriving in Oslo this week, to take part in Norway's...

Parties used May 1 to kick off campaign

Norway's leftist political parties were out in full force on the May 1st Labour Day holiday, using the beautiful weather and  crowds to mobilize support...

Vinmonopolet’s Easter sales soared

Norway's state wine and liquor monopoly Vinmonopolet registered brisk business when it opened for the first time during the long Easter holidays this year....
1...192021...38Page 20 of 38

FOR THE RECORD

MOST READ THIS WEEK

CURRENCY RATES
For up-to-date info on exchange rates and currency news, Newsinenglish.no recommends ExchangeRates.org.uk - Exchange Rates UK
For more news on Arctic developments.

NewsInEnglish.no is a free and independent Oslo-based website offering news from Norway.  It’s run on a voluntary basis by veteran journalists keen to share insight into Norwegian politics, economic affairs and culture, in English.

© 2026 News In English | Produced by Robby.no | Update cookies preferences