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‘The Gathering’ set new attendance record

Nearly 7,000 young computer enthusiasts packed the iconic Vikingskipet hall in Hamar during the Easter holidays to attend the 25th anniversary of "The Gathering." It remains...

Snow complicated heavy Easter traffic

Snow and slippery roads in Southern Norway added to motorists' frustration and traffic authorities' concerns on Monday, when hundreds of thousands of Norwegians drove home...

Security tightens for the 17th of May

Norway's annual Constitution Day celebrations on the 17th of May are likely to unfold amidst special anti-terror measures this year. Higher threat levels are prompting top...

Sun worshippers find Opera’s light

It's long been a status symbol for many Norwegians to return to school or work with a suntan after the Easter holidays. These city slickers in Oslo...

Spring skiers warned against sunburn

Norway's national cancer association (Kreftforeningen) was once against warning everyone heading outdoors to enjoy spring skiing during the Easter holidays to use sun block creams...

‘God påske’ weekend to all our readers

Norway's annual "Easter Exodus" is underway, with new figures showing that nearly half the country's entire population planned to take time off for a spring vacation...

Traffic warnings posted as Easter exodus began

Police and traffic officials were warning motorists to exercise patience and drive defensively as the annual Easter exodus from Norway's major cities began on...

‘Fake news’ kills off April Fool’s stories

A long media tradition in Norway of airing or publishing false stories on April 1, in the hopes of fooling readers and listeners, was in danger...

Winter holidays may soon melt away

Scenic landscapes, crisp cold air and lots of snow for skiing have created the tradition of winter holidays for millions of Norwegians over the...

Oslo’s fireworks disappeared in the fog

The City of Oslo, which has banned private use of fireworks in and around downtown for safety reasons, spent NOK 800,000 (USD 93,000) putting on...
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