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Indigenous people’s festival drew crowds

UPDATED: One of Norway's most unusual summer festivals drew record crowds last week, as it showcased the music and culture of indigenous people worldwide, with a special...

Sunken ship raised after grounding

The historic charter tour vessel Johanna, which grounded in the Oslo Fjord over the weekend with 156 people on board, was raised from what could...

Heavy rain closes tunnels, clogs traffic

A sudden downpour led to traffic chaos in Drammen Monday afternoon, after the heavy rain set off flash flooding and forced closure of several...

Fungus threatens strawberry crop

Norwegians are fiercely proud of their locally grown strawberries, which have a firm place on summer tables, but berry growers are warning this year...

Passengers saved from sinking ship

Efforts were already underway Sunday to raise a chartered historic vessel that sunk during the weekend after running aground on the Nesodden peninsula off Oslo with...

Island-hopping, Oslo-style

PHOTO FEATURE: With sunny summer weather finally descending on Oslo, residents and visitors alike are hopping on the small ferries that shuttle between the islands in...

Airline traffic hit by more delays

UPDATED: Airline traffic all over Norway has been disrupted the past few days because of a combination of trouble that has frustrated passengers and reportedly reduced some...

More brides take on husbands’ names

Summer is high season for weddings in Norway, and a new trend is taking shape. For the first time in a long time, more Norwegian women...

E18 bridge to reopen at Holmestrand

State highway officials had some good news this week for motorists on the E18 highway running southwest from Oslo. Its new Skjeggestad Bridge near Holmestrand...

Leaders flock to Oslo for a reason

NEWS ANALYSIS: Helicopters have been whirling overhead in Norway's capital this week, a sure sign that Very Important People are in town. Oslo has been...
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