Tag: tourism
Northerners defend Nordland gateway
An overwhelming majority of Norwegians have defended a symbolic gateway to Northern Norway that stands just north of the Nordland county line. They firmly...
Long lines to recharge car batteries
When Norwegians hit the road this summer during Corona-induced holidays in the homeland, many of them were driving their electric cars. Many of them...
Solberg strives to avoid shutdown
Prime Minister Erna Solberg issued a nationwide appeal on Wednesday for everyone in Norway to follow Corona containment rules, in order to avoid a...
Cruiseships make a cautious comeback
A few cruiseships are venturing back into Norwegian harbours, to a mixed welcome. While some local officials are glad to see them return, others...
Extra ferry may end Helgeland chaos
Embarrassed politicians in Nordland County finally came up with the millions needed to charter in an extra ferry this week, after several days of...
Norway eases its border restrictions
The Norwegian government relaxed a wide range of border restrictions within Europe and beyond on Friday. It was welcome news for Norway's troubled tourism...
State may cover travellers’ losses
Around 200,00o Norwegians still haven't been reimbursed for airline tickets and holiday tour packages they purchased before the Corona virus cancelled most all travel...
Great start to wild salmon fishing season
Norwegian rivers, swelled by record snowmelt, have already yielded some huge wild salmon and trout, and this year, Norwegian sportsfishers have the rivers to...
Economy picks up, krone strengthens
Norway is once again being branded as fundamentally different from the rest of the world, as it emerges from the Corona darkness. While its...
Norwegians set sights on Lofoten
Unable to travel abroad this summer, Norwegians like others around the world are preparing for holidays in their own scenic homeland. A new survey...
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