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Lure of ‘marka’ hits UN recruiting
Norwegians' easy access to the great outdoors, combined with good pay and benefits, is making it difficult to convince them to apply for or...
Wolf pair marking territory in Oslo
Wildlife researchers had some sensational news for Oslo residents this week: They're almost certain that a pair of wolves have been marking territory this...
Forests targeted by farmers’ party
The small but powerful political party best known for representing Norwegian farmers chose an unusual weekend to roll out its latest, often unpopular demands....
Wolf killed dog in Oslo
Wildlife authorities believe a wolf killed a dog that was found dead on Monday in a residential area bordering on Oslo's eastern forest called...
Norwegian trees survived Ice Age
There's no question that Norway has a lot of trees. New research now shows that the abundant Norwegian spruce and pine have been around much...
Etiquette guide to the ski trails
With ski season in high gear, and thousands of skiers taking part in some big races most every weekend, calls have gone out for...
Autumn trails in the Oslo hills
Autumn treks are popular past-times in Norway, before snow and ice cover the hiking trails. A relatively gentle blåsti (a hiking trail marked in blue)...
Fall colours of the fairy tale forest
Autumn has arrived in southern Norway and the "fairy tale forest" known as Krokskogen, just outside Oslo, has been ablaze in fall colours in...
Fall colours gone with the rain
Norway is supposed to be ablaze with fall colours at this time of year, but the landscape in both the mountains and lower-lying areas...
Welcome skiing weekend looms
Fresh snow and even some sunshine in the forecast for Sunday were boosting prospects for great skiing all over Norway this weekend. A new...
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