Articles tagged with: oslo

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| 2013-05-21 08:21:04

Short Term Summer Weather Leaves for Rain
After a few days of glorious summer, the temperatures drop and rain clouds gather over Oslo. ...
Tags: WEATHER, OSLO, RAIN
| 2013-05-21 07:18:16

Priests Breaks the Law for Protesting Sleeping Ban in Oslo
Priests and deacons from across the country gathered to sleep in Sofienbergparken in Oslo on Monday night to protest the new law prohibiting to sleep ...
Tags: SLEEPING, BAN, OSLO, ROMA PEOPLE
| 2013-05-18 09:15:51

Norway’s Artful Explorations are New to You
What could motivate you to go somewhere in Norway in this season? We list 6 extraordinary artful alternative attractions of Norway which you might not...
Tags: MINI BOTTLE GALLERY, CERAMICS, OSLO, GLASS WORK
| 2013-05-15 12:56:49

Bomb Panic in Oslo
A mysterious bag in front of Finance Ministry caused panic in Oslo. The destroyed bag turned out to have only clothes....
Tags: BOMB, OSLO
| 2013-05-01 14:21:52

Norway Celebrates 1st May
People in Oslo celebrated 1st May on Karl Johans Gate. Here are some moements fom the enthusiastic gathering for the labor day un Norwegian capital....
Tags: LABOR DA, MAY, CELEBRATION, OSLO
| 2013-04-28 07:50:17

Cycling in Norway: A Real Adventure
Norwegian citizens have a lot to be proud of, and bicycling opportunities is just one of the major cities’ assets....
Tags: CYCLING, CITY BIKE, OSLOOSLO
| 2013-04-26 09:19:17

Record Immigrant Growth in Norway
Statistics Norway (SSB) announced record growth in the number of immigrants to Norway. The agency’s annual report shows that immigrants make up 12 per...
Tags: IMMIGRATION, OSLO, SSB
| 2013-04-15 13:47:43

People and Streets of Oslo in History
We continue to bring historical photos depicting the vivid life of Oslo from Digital Museum archive....
Tags: OSLO, HISTORY
| 2013-04-13 07:18:39

Oslo’s Main Streets to Be Closed
The streets around the Parliament will be closed to traffic....
Tags: OSLO
| 2013-04-06 06:17:53

International Labour Organization Meeting in Oslo
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its 9th European Regional Meeting (ERM) focused on “Jobs, growth and social justice” in Oslo on ...
Tags: CONFERENCE, OSLO, ILO
| 2013-04-03 10:39:50

Bieber Concert Changes School Schedule in Norway
A high school in Ålesund has changed the exam dates colliding with Justin Bieber Concert in Oslo. ...
Tags: BIEBER, CONCERT, THEFT, OSLO
| 2013-03-29 07:11:31

Inferno Music Festival: Norway’s Black Metal Tourism
The worldwide metal festival of Norway, Inferno gathers the most celebrated performers in the metal music community meet to mingle, make music, and th...
Tags: FESTIVAL, OSLO, METAL, MUSIC
| 2013-03-27 07:25:24

Justin Bieber Tickets Stolen in Oslo
An unknown number of Justin Bieber tickets are in circulation after a break-in at the office of the concert promoter Atomic AS during Christmas....
Tags: BIEBER, CONCERT, THEFT, OSLO
| 2013-03-13 10:18:30

Southern European Job Seekers Flow to Oslo
Work related immigrantion from Southern Europe increases most in Oslo, according to new population figures from Statistics Norway (SSB)....
Tags: EMPLOYMENT, EUROPE, OSLO
| 2013-03-01 10:26:54

Heroin Smoking to Be Legalized for Drug Addicts in Norway
Minister of Health and Care Services Jonas Gahr Støre said to street magazine =Oslo that they could decriminalize smoking heroin in exchange of inject...
Tags: COCAINE, DRUG, STøRE, =OSLO
| 2013-02-24 09:32:14

Genocide Accused to Be Extradited by Norway to Rwanda
Norway becomes the first European country to extradite genocide suspects to Rwanda....
Tags: RWANDA, GENOCIDE, OSLO, FRANCE
| 2013-02-21 17:27:47

One man puts a smile on the faces of many!
The classical guitar player Filip Lund gives the audience the night to remember....
Tags: FILIP LUND, GUITAR CONCERT, OSLO, MAJORSTUEN, GUITARSKOLE, NADINE IRANKUNDA
| 2013-02-21 06:46:48

Be a Norwegian Pop Star for a Day
Popsenteret provides an interactive musical journey into the Norwegian popular music history....
Tags: POP, MUSIC, CENTER, OSLO
| 2013-02-19 01:31:48

Stoltenberg to Meet Angela Merkel in Oslo

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg meets Angela Merkel in Oslo on Monday. ...
Tags: GERMANY, OSLO, MERKEL, STOLTENBERG, VISIT
| 2013-02-10 08:50:10

Mandatory Registration Comes for Beggars in Norway
Deputy Mayor of Oslo thinks reporting to police can limit the influx of beggars in the capital....
Tags: BEGGING, BEGGAR, OSLO(LABOR, RøDT
| 2013-01-16 10:16:42

Youth in Oslo are More Inclined to Mental Problems
NOVA researcher Tormod Øia’s survey reveals a sharp increase in mental problems among adolescents in Oslo for the past 15 years...
Tags: HEALTH, MENTAL, YOUH, OSLO, NOVA, RESEARCH
| 2013-01-13 10:02:41

Toboggan Run for Ski-phobics
If you are too shy to show your skiing skills among the native skiers of Norway, you have another option to enjoy the winter in Oslo: Tobogganing....
Tags: SLEDGING, TOBOGGAN, SKI, OSLO, KORKETREKKEREN
| 2013-01-06 09:33:13

70mm Film Festival Starts in Oslo
The tenth edition of the 70mm film festival in Oslo features a mix of vintage original prints, blow-ups and restored classics. ...
Tags: FILM, FESTIVAL, OSLO, CINEMA
| 2013-01-03 07:38:43

Hospitals Increase Preparedness against Swine Flu
Several Norwegian hospitals are increasing preparedness for a large influx of swine flu patients. More is seriously ill and in intensive care....
Tags: SVINE FLU, HOSPITAL, BERGEN, STAVANGER, OSLO
| 2012-12-28 11:30:14

Pickpockets in Oslo Double in One Year
Until 2011, the annual average of registered pickpocket cases was 10,000 in Oslo. This year, police expect the number to reach up to 20,000, 51 thefts...
Tags: PICKPOSCKET, OSLO, POLICE
| 2012-12-26 09:54:39

First ever European-African joint call for proposals
In January, the first ever joint European-African call for proposals will be issued. Norway will participate in the thematic area of renewable energy....
Tags: ENERGY, AFRICA, OSLO
| 2012-12-17 09:12:00

Child Murder Accused Handed to Norway
A British man, accused of complicity in the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s 15 months old daughter, is extradited to Norway from the UK. ...
Tags: MURDER, CHILD, OSLO, BRITISH
| 2012-12-15 09:45:43

Oslo Stavanger Train Passengers Stuck on Board
115 passengers have been stuck on board after the night train was hit by the snow storm in Jæren. ...
Tags: STAVANGER, OSLO, TRAIN, ACCIDENT
| 2012-12-09 13:15:55

Watch the Nobel Peace Prize Press Meeting
Herman van Rompuy, José Manuel Barroso and Martin Schulz on behalf of European Union held a press meeting in Oslo....
Tags: NOBEL, EU, OSLO
| 2012-12-09 09:51:11

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Interrupts the Life in Norway
Three EU presidents come to Oslo on Sunday for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Security measures interrupt the life in Oslo ...
Tags: NOBEL, EU, OSLO
| 2012-12-07 12:43:08

Research Project in Oslo Led to Brain Damage
Oslo University Hospital has stopped a research project at The National Hospital (Rikshospitalet) after at least two patients suffered severe brain da...
Tags: RESEARCH, OSLO, HOSPITAL, BRAIN, HEALTH
| 2012-12-03 09:20:02

OXLO Award Goes to Norway’s International Brain Hunter
Turkish Norwegian entrepreneur, Dilek Ayhan receives the prestigious OXLO award for her efforts to strengthen the multicultural discourse in Norwegian...
Tags: OXLO, AWARD, OSLO
| 2012-11-27 09:02:40

New Video Footage of 22 July Bombing Released
Norwegian state television NRK has shown for the first time video footage of right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik parking his van bomb that kil...
Tags: 22 JULY, BREIVIK, OSLO, BOMBING, NRK
| 2012-11-24 17:02:09

Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Held in Oslo
Israeli and Palestinian supporters held demonstrations near the Israeli Embassy in Oslo on Saturday evening....
Tags: PALESTINE, ISRAEL, GAZA, CONFLICT, DEMONSTRATION, EMBASSY, OSLO
| 2012-11-10 09:57:05

Microsoft Unleashed Fake House Wall in Norway to Promote Windows 8
For the launch of Windows 8 in Norway, Microsoft Norge has decided to hold spectacular stunt in Oslo which is intended to symbolize how new operating ...
Tags: WINDOWS, MICROSOFT, OSLO
| 2012-11-09 10:59:47

New Soul of the Astrup Fearnley Museum
A new building of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of modern art has been opened in Oslo - the creation of the world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. ...
Tags: MUSEUM, OSLO
| 2012-10-20 09:04:56

Hadia Tajik Opens Oslo World Music Festival 2012
The Norwegian Minister of Culture Hadia Tajik will open the 19th edition of the Oslo World Music Festival on the 30th of October at Rockefeller....
Tags: FESTIVAL, MUSIC, OSLO
| 2012-10-13 10:25:44

Weekend is Spiced Up with Oslo Horse Show
The annual Oslo Horse Show is held in the Telenor Arena. It is the biggest indoor sports event in Norway....
Tags: SHOW, EVENT, OSLO
| 2012-10-10 10:20:58

Finnish President Niinisto to Norway
President of Finland Sauli Niinistö pays a state visit to Norway between 10-12 October with the invitation of Norwegian King Harald V. ...
Tags: FINLAND, OSLO
| 2012-09-23 10:51:32

Discover Exotic Side of Oslo
The difference between Oslo’s east side and west side is not as obvious as before, but the east side is still usually cheaper when it comes to eating ...
Tags: GRøNLAND, OSLO
| 2012-09-22 10:12:20

Oslo Marathon Day
Oslo Marathon 2012 is held today between 09.00 and 19:30....
Tags: MARATHON, OSLO
| 2012-09-19 11:05:32

Suspicious Package in Oslo Leads Evacuation of Opera Building

A man in his 60’s was arrested after a package created fear on the roof of the Opera building in Oslo....
Tags: BOMB, OPERA, OSLO
| 2012-09-19 09:15:15

Telenor Focuses on Growth and Efficiency at Capital Markets Day
Telenor executives take to the stage at Fornebu, Oslo today for the 2012 Capital Markets Day. Their shared message centers on how Telenor is creating ...
Tags: TELENOR, OSLO, CAPITAL MARKETS DAY
| 2012-09-07 08:38:49

A Warm Musical Treat From St. Petersburg to Norway

One of the most interesting street performers of this summer in Norway tells their story to The Nordic Page....
Tags: RUSSIAN, TRIO, MUSIC, OSLO, ST. PETERSBORG
| 2012-08-18 01:02:09

Explosion in Oslo City Center
One person is injured in an explosion in central Oslo. ...
Tags: EXPLOSION, OSLO
| 2012-08-08 09:32:39

Do not Miss Norway’s Greenest Rock Festival This Year
Øyafestivalen, now in its fourteenth and greenest year so far, brings together everything from big international names to promising newcomers from th...
Tags: ØYA, OSLO, FESTIVAL, MUSIC
| 2012-08-08 09:04:28

Change of DNA Law is Required after Serial Rape Cases
After a 16-year-old disappears in Oslo, Lawyer Hege Salomon wants change in the rules of DNA investigation in Norway...
Tags: RAPE, OSLO, DNA
| 2012-08-07 07:15:11

Norway May Ban Diesel Cars

The Institute of Transport Economics now recommends banning diesel cars in the country’s three largest cities....
Tags: DIESEL, BAN, FRP, TØI, TRANSPORTATION, OSLO
| 2012-08-06 06:41:18

Oslo Central Station Reopens
Oslo Central Station is reopened this morning - Monday August 6, after six weeks of summer closure....
Tags: OSLO S, TRAIN, OSLO
| 2012-08-04 11:34:23

Activity Tips for Weekend
What’s on in Oslo in this weekend?...
Tags: OSLO, ACTIVITY
| 2012-08-03 09:50:23

Extreme Blogger Won out in the Supreme Court in Norway
The supreme court of Norway makes a controversial decision on the definition of the publicity and the internet in the exteremist blogger Eivind Berge ...
Tags: EXTREMISM, BLOG, RIGH, OSLO, COURT, EIVIND BERGE
| 2012-08-03 07:01:24

Norwegian Police Seized Nearly 900 "illegal" Tickets for the 2012 Olympic Games
Norwegian police seized about 900 tickets for the Olympic games in London, which, according to preliminary data, have been allocated for selling in Ru...
Tags: POLICE, OLYMPICS, GAMES, TCKETS, OSLO, RUSSIA, POLANS, BELARUS
| 2012-07-31 15:21:48

Oslo Municipality Demands Apology and Compensation from US Embassy
Bomb panic leads evacuation of the American Embassy in Oslo, the Norwegian royal palace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to a fake bomb package...
Tags: BOMB, US, EMBASSY, OSLO
| 2012-07-31 10:55:07

Bomb Alarm near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo Leads to Evacuation
The suspicious object was removed from the vehicle near the U.S. Embassy. The police reported that the object was harmless....
Tags: BOMB, US, EMBASSY, OSLO
| 2012-07-31 07:55:18

Housing Crisis is Growing in Norway
Norwegian Association of Real Estate Agents (NEF) reported that the increasing demand by the students for private housing and the decreasing number of...
Tags: HOUSING, OSLO, BERGEN, ÅS, UNIERSITY, EDUCATION
| 2012-07-30 09:08:43

SV Will Regulate Dental Care Prices in Norway
Coalition member, Socialist Left Party (SV) wants price control back for dental care in Norway....
Tags: DENTIST, DENTAL CARE, PRICE, OSLO, SV
| 2012-07-30 09:00:55

Direktflyg Launches New Route in August
On Monday 27 August, Direktflyg will start two daily round trips on the stretch Borlange-Karlstad-Oslo Airport....
Tags: TRAVEL, OSLO, AIRPORT
| 2012-07-29 10:45:19

Sunday Bliss at Karl Johans Gate, Oslo
Russian folk music group, Trio St. Petersborg presents a blissful music treat to Norwegians in Oslo....
Tags: RUSSIAN, TRIO, MUSIC, OSLO, ST. PETERSBORG
| 2012-07-29 09:12:14

A Must to See Sport Event of a Pleasant Norwegian Summer: Norway Cup in its 40th Year
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Tags: NORWAY CUP, OSLO, FOOTBALL, TOURNAMENT
| 2012-07-27 14:45:59

Prepare Yourself for Heavy Rain Tomorrow
Norwegian Meteorological Institute issued flood warning for Vestfold, Østfold, Oslo, Akershus and Hedmark tomorrow. ...
Tags: FLOOD, RAIN, OSLO
| 2012-07-26 08:16:10

Norway Has Paid Roma People to Go Home
The municipalities are obliged to pay the return expenses of the Roma people who do not have money to stay in Norway, according to the law on social s...
Tags: ROMA, OSLO, CAMP
| 2012-07-26 07:44:12

– It is not Our Responsibility to Build More Student Houses
The Norwegian student organisation believes the government must build more student houses but the government refuses the responsibility....
Tags: HOUSING, OSLO, BERGEN, ÅS, UNIVERSITY, EDUCATION
| 2012-07-25 09:17:55

12,000 Students Have No Place to Stay

Many students may not be able start their studies due to the lack of housing in the major cities of Norway. ...
Tags: HOUSING, OSLO, BERGEN, ÅS, UNIVERSITY, EDUCATION
| 2012-07-25 08:01:21

Increased Security for the Norwegian Batman Premiere
The theaters premiering the new Batman movie in Norway on Tuesday night intensified surveillance after the massacre in the USA....
Tags: BATMAN, OSLO, CINEMA, USA
| 2012-07-23 14:40:50

Stoltenberg: I Still Believe the Best Answer to Violence is More Democracy and Openness
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Tags: 22 JULY, CEREMONY, OSLO
| 2012-07-22 18:49:08

Watch the 22 July Commemorative Concert in Oslo
We provide live broadcasting of 22 July commemorative ceremony in Oslo from 9:30 a.m....
Tags: 22 JULY, CEREMONY, OSLO
| 2012-07-22 09:11:09

- Let us Honor our Deads by Enjoying the Life
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg spoke during the ceremony in the government building....
Tags: 22 JULY, CEREMONY, OSLO
| 2012-07-22 08:32:10

Norway's Neighbors Mark the 22 July
The first anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the government building and Utøya youth camp is marked with several ceremonies in Sweden, Denma...
Tags: 22 JULY, CEREMONY, OSLO, HELSINKI, COPENHAGEN, STOCKHOLM
| 2012-07-22 08:03:05

How does the International Media See Norway in the Anniversary of 22 July Terror Attacks?
A collection of analysis from leading media sources on Norway related to the anniversary of 22 July terrorist attacks....
Tags: 22 JULY, CEREMONY, OSLO
| 2012-07-21 10:53:20

Aurora killing vs 22 July
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) features a video comparing the Norwegian and American way of dealing with criminals after the terrorist attacks of 22 Ju...
Tags: OSLO, AURORA
| 2012-07-21 10:20:54

Activity Tips for This Weekend

We have chosen 5 different activities for the people who would like to spend a pleasant weekend in Norway. ...
Tags: ACTIVITY, OSLO
| 2012-07-19 08:47:50

Wreath Laying in the Government Quarter
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Tags: 22 JULY, OSLO, CEREMONY
| 2012-07-17 08:18:19

Oslo Municipality Closes Romani Camp in Årvoll
After long discussions and violent acts for several days, Oslo Municiplaity decides to close the Romani camp in Årvoll region of the city....
Tags: ROMANI, GYPSY, SIV JENSEN, FRP, HøYRE, OSLO
| 2012-07-14 09:03:16

Activity Tips for in-depth Exploration of Oslo During the Weekend

Two different activities for a pleasant Oslo experience during this weekend....
Tags: OSLO, TRAVEL
| 2012-07-09 10:02:40

FrP Urges Again to Ban Begging in Norway
Progress Party (FrP) Oslo City Council representative Mazyar Keshvari asks the parliamentary group of the party to make a new proposal to ban begging....
Tags: BEGGING, ROMANIA, OSLO
| 2012-07-02 08:47:16

Strike by Air Traffic Controllers is Over
The disagreement between employer organization and Norwegian Air Traffic Controllers is resolved. The flights are normalized again after 4 days....
Tags: STRIKE, GARDERMON, OSLO
| 2012-06-18 10:02:53

Edvard Munch's Oslo
Edvard Munch and Oslo are connected in several ways. Oslo is the city where Munch grew up and started out as an artist. ...
Tags: MUNCH, EDVARD, OSLO
| 2012-06-14 11:57:37

Norwegian Wood Rock Festival Starts Today
The big rock event takes place in Oslo between 14 and 17 June....
Tags: FESTIVAL, ROCK, OSLO
| 2012-06-12 11:35:00

Swedish Professor: Breivik is Sane and Exciting
Professor of criminology at Stockholm University says Breivik is sane and exciting....
Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, ILA, OSLO, TERROR
| 2012-04-28 09:05:40

The Contrasting Pictures against Breivik in Norway
While 40.000 young people gave strong messages with a song that extols the kind of multicultural society the terrorist Breivik despises, hate messages...
Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, OSLO, TERROR
| 2012-04-18 07:19:39

Norwegian Air May Experience its First Strike
The low cost airline, Norwegian's decision on extended use of pilots from foreign employment agencies is about to cause a strike. ...
Tags: NORWEGIAN, AIRLINES, TRAVEL, STRIKE, GARDERMON, OSLO
| 2012-04-18 04:58:28

An Editorial Decision on 22 July Case: Breivik's Statements will not be published

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Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, OSLO, TERROR, PERCEPTION, IMMIGRANTS, UTøYA, RACISM
| 2012-04-17 09:02:45

Sp Politician Wants Alcohol Ban in Norwegian Parliament
Member of Parliament Kjersti Toppe (Sp) proposes banning the sale of alcohol in the Parliament....
Tags: OSLO, SP, PARLIAMENT, ALCOHOLISM
| 2012-04-13 08:48:47

Raise the threshold of declaring criminally insane for Breivik
Norwegian legal psychiatrist believes it must be more difficult to be declared criminally insane....
Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, ILA, OSLO, TERROR
| 2012-04-10 06:41:50

An International Success Story: Norwegian Ballet School, DNBS
The director of Den Norske Ballettskolen (DNBS) Irene Aarset Johansen told The Nordic Page how they achieved to become a pioneering ballet school in ...
Tags: UKRAINE, OSLO, BALLET, DNBS
| 2012-04-07 07:18:32

20 Years of Close Cooperation with Norway
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin gave an exclusive interview with The Nordic Page and answered all questions about Ukraine...
Tags: UKRAINE, VISA, OSLO, NUPI, DIPLOMACY, EFTA
| 2012-04-05 09:05:05

Spend Easter Norwegian Way to Discover Norway
If you are lucky enough to spend your Easter break in Norway, you can spend a really Norwegian style Easter. Here are special hiking suggestions to re...
Tags: HIKING, OSLO, FROGSETEREN, EASTER
| 2012-04-04 05:57:24

Some Children are Possibly “Ulovlige”
The Future of 450 Ethiopian Asylum Children reopened the debate on immigration policy....
Tags: ASYLUM, OSLO, ETHIOPIA, STOLTENBERG, CHILDREN
| 2012-03-31 08:24:49

She is Norway's Most Famous Swindler

Marie Madeleine Larsen (54), who is known as Norway's most wanted female swindler, was charged with having defrauded a priest, nun, salvation soldier ...
Tags: FRAUD, OSLO
| 2012-03-21 07:08:04

Report: Immigrants Harrassed before Breivik was Arrested
A recent report documents several cases of harassment against immigrants in Norway before Anders Breivik Behring was arrested on 22 July....
Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, OSLO, TERROR, PERCEPTION, IMMIGRANTS, UTøYA, RACISM
| 2012-03-19 22:47:17

Key policy rate reduced by 0.25 percentage point to 1.50 per cent
Norges Bank’s Executive Board decided today to reduce the key policy rate by 0.25 percentage point to 1.50 per cent....
Tags: INTEREST, NORGES BANK, BANKING, OSLO
| 2012-03-19 07:10:43

Oslo University Hospital on Suspicious List of Human Trafficking
The police will investigate the role of the Oslo University in connection with human trafficking issue....
Tags: SCANDAL, HELATH, HOSPITAL, OSLO, UNIVERSITY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FLIPPINO
| 2012-03-18 08:28:41

Do not Miss the Last Day of Oslo Church Music Festival Today
Check today's program...
Tags: FESTIVAL, CHURCH, OSLO
| 2012-03-12 09:32:06

Meteorite Falls on the Roof of a Family Allotment in Oslo
An extremely rare meteorite fell through the roof of a cottage house, situated in an allotment in Rodeløkka center of Oslo....
Tags: SPACE, OSLO, METEROIT, NORWAY
| 2012-03-11 09:14:07

Street Musician with Unbelievable Instrument in Oslo
A street musician playing a rare-to-see instrument at "Karl Johan" street in Oslo....
Tags: STREET MUSICIAN, MUSICIAN, KARL JOHANS, OSLO, PANART HANG
| 2012-03-09 11:58:59

Norwegian Women Celebrated 8th of March

Women's Day celebrations on 8 March took place on Karl Johans Gate. Women and men marched to the door of parliament carrying different banners and wit...
Tags: WOMEN, OSLO, CELEBRATION, 8MARCH, KARL JOHANS
| 2012-03-09 08:57:59

20 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Norway and Ukraine
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy to Norway discussed 20 years of diplomatic relatio...
Tags: UKRAINE, VISA, OSLO, NUPI, DIPLOMACY, EFTA
| 2012-03-08 09:08:11

FIS World Cup Skiing Championship Starts in Oslo
Nordic World Cup Skiing Championship 2012 is to be held between 9 - 11. March in Holmenkollen. ...
Tags: SKI JUMPING, HOLMENKOLLEN, NORDIC WORLD CUP , SKIING, OSLO, CHAMPIONSHIP
| 2012-03-08 08:56:41

HIV Infections among Homosexuals Getting out of Control
Norwegian health authorities are concerned about the high increase of HIV infection among gays. ...
Tags: GAY, MSM, HOMOSEXUALITY, HIV, OSLO
| 2012-03-08 08:26:13

A Disappoinment for Utøya Survivors
Norwegian Daily, Dagsavisen criticized the court's decision about Breivik on its front page. ...
Tags: UTøYA, BREIVIK, 22 JULY, TERROR, OSLO
| 2012-03-07 09:38:43

Oslo Screen Festival Time
Oslo Screen Festival starts on March 9 with venues at Filmens Hus, Ny Musikk, UKS & Litteraturhuset. ...
Tags: OSLO SCREEN FESTIVAL, OSLO, CINEMA, MUSIC
| 2012-03-04 09:39:21

Health Scandal at Oslo University Hospital Unfolds
TV 2 has revealed that the management at Oslo University Hospital systematically tricks with waiting lists of urgent patients to save money....
Tags: SCANDAL, HELATH, HOSPITAL, OSLO, UNIVERSITY
| 2012-02-29 22:15:30

Sculptures in Motion
A collection of sculptures from all over Norway reflecting motion and emotion....
Tags: SCULPTURE, OSLO
| 2012-02-29 17:58:27

Nordic Countries Talk in Oslo about Green Economic Growth

Norwegian Ministry of the Environment arranges a Conference on Green Economic Growth in Oslo on Thursday March 1st. ...
Tags: ENVIRONEMNT7ECONOMY, OSLO, MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, MR. ERIK SOLHEIM
| 2012-02-27 11:54:45

Literally Being Hope of Disadvantaged Groups in Norway

=Oslo is one of the exemplary success stories for street magazines, a business concept to raise money for the homeless, poor and drug addicts in major...
Tags: =OSLO, STREET MAGAZINE, HOMELESS, DRUG ADDICT, KARI BU
| 2012-02-23 10:59:36

We Need a New Industrial Revolution in Norway
According to Conservatives, Federation of Norwegian Industries' economic report is a call for more competitiveness and a shift in policy in Norway...
Tags: INDUSTRY, HøYRE, CONSERVATIVES, REPORT, REFORM, FEDERATION OF NORWEGIAN INDUSTRIES, OSLO
| 2012-02-23 01:18:34

Rotary Came to Norway
Rasmus Falck wrote the history of Rotary Club in Norway celebrating its 90th anniversary....
Tags: ROTARY, RASMUS FALCK, OSLO, USA, OLESON
| 2012-02-22 20:40:23

The Calculated Madness
It is in fact possible to be a handsome, and intelligent, unknown to police and psychiatry....
Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, ILA, OSLO, TERROR, PERCEPTION
| 2012-02-19 01:02:11

Norway May Be New Cuba for China
China's boycott of Norway could continue for many years, says a semi-official Chinese representative who compares the situation with the U.S. boy...
Tags: CHINA, CUBA, NOBEL, LIU XIABO, OSLO
| 2012-02-18 21:15:23

Iouri Podladtchikov and Kelly Clark Crowned Halfpipe World Champions
Iouri Podladtchikov (SUI) and Kelly Clark (USA) were officially crowned the 2012 Halfpipe World Champions....
Tags: KELLY CLARK, HALFPIPE, IOURI PODLADTCHIKOV, SNOWBOARDING, OSLO
| 2012-02-18 08:58:52

Finals at World Snowboarding Championships
Finals is to be run at World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo....
Tags: SNOWBOARDING, CHAMPIONSHIP, OSLO
| 2012-02-14 11:35:24

Watch the World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo
You can watch the all races live at the championship in Oslo till 19th of February. ...
Tags: OSLO, SNOWBOARDING
| 2012-02-14 07:50:49

Is It a Policy Change in FrP?
All those immigrants who have legal residence in Norway have no reason not to vote for Progress Party, said Progress Party leader Siv Jensen during Os...
Tags: FRP, SIV JENSEN, OSLO, ISLAM, IMMIGRANTS, ELECTIONS
| 2012-02-11 22:49:04

He will Represent Norway in Eurovision in 2012

Iranian Norwegian Tooji Keshtkar is to Represent Norway in Eurovision Song Contest in Baku in May 2012....
Tags: EUROVISION, BAKU, 2012, SONG, OSLO
| 2012-02-11 10:37:19

Pick of The Weekend: World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo
Oslo hosts the World Snowboarding Championships for the first time between 10-19 February 2012....
Tags: SNOWBOARDING, CHAMPIONSHIP, OSLO
| 2012-02-01 05:42:29

Public Transportation Fares Increase in Oslo
The public transport authority, Ruter AS introduced higher ticket prices in Oslo and Akershus by 1st of February 2012....
Tags: RUTER, OSLO, AKERSHUS, TICKET, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
| 2012-01-31 13:28:47

Breivik is to Talk to Foreign Media
Terrorist Anders Behring Breivik plans to hold a speech in detention meeting on Monday 6 February. Before trial, he also suggested to be interviewed b...
Tags: BREIVIK, 22 JULY, ILA, OSLO, TERROR
| 2012-01-29 08:45:53

Norway Can Offer You More Than Skiing in Winter
Norway as a winter destination has traditionally been associated with ski. Less known is the fact that the country also offers inhabitants and visitor...
Tags: ICE SKATE, OSLO, SAFARI, CRAB, SKIING, TOUR, NORWAY
| 2012-01-28 09:37:17

Oslo Seeks for the Winter Olympics 2022

Oslo and the Norwegian Confederation of Sports have agreed to start a process to present Oslo as seeking city to bid for Winter Olympics 2022. The dec...
Tags: SKIING, OSLO
| 2012-01-26 11:13:19

Government Will Rebuild the New Headquarter with People's Votes

There is great disagreement about the restoration of the government building, which was damaged with the terrorist attack on 22 July....
Tags: TERROR, BREIVIK, OSLO, GOVERNMENT, BUILDING, BLOG
| 2012-01-23 07:58:00

Norway is One of the Few European Havens

Recently published Citigroup analysis proposed that Norway is one of the very few financially safe countries in Europe. ...
Tags: CITIGROUP, OSLO, STAVANGER
| 2011-07-27 11:16:52

Public Videos from the Terrorist Attack in Oslo
Some of the videos recorded by the surveillance cameras and public during and after the terrorist attack in Oslo....
Tags: VIDEO, OSLO BOMBING, TERROR
| 2011-07-26 17:04:20

Oslo Massacre- Follow Updates
LATEST: The search for the missing people has ended at the Utøya island....
Tags: EXPLOSION, TERROR, OSLO BOMBING
| 2011-07-24 10:42:18

Terror Diaries
The manifesto of Anders Behring Breivik (32) posted online before he started his attacks reveals that he had been planning his actions for quite a lon...
Tags: OSLO BOMBING
| 2011-07-23 00:54:41

The Oslo Bomber is a Right Extremist
The arrested assailant’s identity and connections were revealed after police’s investigation in his house....
Tags: OSLO BOMBING
| 2011-07-07 14:24:12

New Passenger Record in June
Oslo Gardermoon Airport (OSL) set a new passenger record on Friday 17 June with 83,219 passengers in one day....
Tags: OSLO
| 2011-05-11 14:35:34

Painting Bridges Between Cultures
12 leading Turkish artists who came to Norway for the opening of the exhibition at Galleri Stabekk Kino between 7-22 May met Norwegian students to pai...
Tags: PAINTING, ART, EXHIBITION, TURKEY, OSLO
| 2010-12-17 10:14:37

Huge population growth in Norway
Preliminary figures from Statistics Norway show a large increase in population in Norway in 2010....
Tags: POPULATION, OSLO, STAVANGER, AKERSHUS, IMMIGRATION, BIRTH
| 2010-11-08 19:27:20

Furuset Went Bollywood!
Oslo cheers and gets warmed with Bolywood rhythms on Saturday. ...
Tags: MUSIC, FESTIVAL, RIKSKONSERTENE, RAFAQAT ALI KHAN, BOLLYWOOD BRASS BAND, OSLO JANITSJARKORPS, FURUSET
| 2010-11-08 09:07:51

WikiLeaks Monitored in Norway
A new claim in the surveillance scandal in Norway from Wikileaks: They monitored us with those cameras....
Tags: WIKILEAKS, SURVEILLANCE, SCANDAL, OSLO, MONITOR, US
| 2010-11-04 11:35:08

Surveillance Scandal in Norway
TV 2 revealed that the United States has secretly built up an intelligence group to systematically monitor the Norwegians....
Tags: SURVEILLANCE, USA, SIMAS, OSLO, EMBASSY, TERRORISM, POLICE, PST
| 2010-11-04 11:11:56

Is Statoil Moving out of Norway?
The Norwegian Oil company, Statoil's establishment of a new business with offices in London is interpreted as an attempt to move abroad....
Tags: STATOIL, LONDON, STAVANGER, OSLO, HYDRO, RUSSIA, IRAQ, OIL
| 2010-10-26 09:00:26

Ensemble Free Theater Norway performs in Detroit
Ensemble Free Theater Norway (Oslo) has been invited to Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) to perform Appointment on Tuesday, 26 October 2010 at 7pm...
Tags: THEATER, ENSEMBLE FREE THEATER, OSLO, TITAN, BRENDAN MCCALL
| 2010-10-22 10:24:10

House Prices Falling
House prices on average went down by 0.5 percent from second to third quarter this year, according to the new figures from Statistics Norway (SSB). Bu...
Tags: REAL ESTATE, HOUSE, INFLATION, PRICE, TRONDHEIM, BERGEN, OSLO
| 2010-10-21 00:02:51

Winter Comes to Oslo
Winter's first snow is likely to fall in Oslo this week....
Tags: WEATHER, FORECAST, SUN, RAIN, SNOW, OSLO
| 2010-10-19 10:38:32

Toxic Flower Frightens

Experts are on alert after a poisonous flower causing deadly cirrhosis disease has been discovered in Oslo....
Tags: SENECIO INAEQUIDENS, FLOWER, TOXIC, POISONIOUS, CIRRHOSIS, OSLO
| 2010-10-14 05:51:15

A City Buried in Sand was Found in Norway.
Neolithic analogue of the Italian city of Pompeii was found in southern Norway. Near Kristiansand archeologists have found a settlement, whose age is ...
Tags: PHOTO : KEN THOMAS | EXCAVATION, UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, POMPEII, LARS SUNDSTRøM, STONE AGE
| 2010-10-10 12:44:50

Two New Plays from Ensemble Free Theater Norway
Ensemble Free Theater Norway (Oslo) announces the premiere of two new plays by Norwegian women: Come Closer written & directed by Mette Fjæreide, and ...
Tags: THEATER, ENSEMBLE FREE THEATER, OSLO, PLAY, BRENDAN MCCALL, METTE FJæREIDE
| 2010-10-10 11:58:02

Norwegian Police Battle against Sex-selling Hotels
Norwegian Police shift the fight against sex-sales towards hotels which turn into main revenue of prostituion in Oslo....
Tags: PROSTITUTION, PROSTITUTE, HOTEL, OSLO, SEX, RUSSIA, EASTERN EUROPE, POLICE
| 2010-10-07 11:30:44

Oversimplified Debate on Afghanistan
The people at Blindern, University of Oslo can do a better discussion on Afghanistan according to a former Norwegian NATO soldier in Afghanistan. ...
Tags: NATO, AFGHANISTAN, SOLDIER, WAR, JOHN RONGVED, BLINDERN, UNIVERSITY, DEBATE, OSLO
| 2010-10-04 10:59:57

Antidote Capsules to Help Heroin Addicts
Nikolai Kunøe from University of Oslo tested a tiny capsule with naltrexone operating under the skin and stopping all the effect of heroin....
Tags: HEROIN, ADDICTION, UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, RESEARCH, NIKOLAI KUNøE, ARILD KNUTSEN
| 2010-09-21 06:14:06

Science Fair in Oslo
Do you wonder what tomorrow's scientists are researching? Then you should head to the University Square in downtown Oslo on Friday, 24 September....
Tags: SCIENCE, FAIR, UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, UNIVERSITY
| 2010-09-10 19:27:20

Furuset Went Bollywood!
Oslo cheers and gets warmed with Bolywood rhythms on Saturday. ...
Tags: MUSIC, FESTIVAL, RIKSKONSERTENE, RAFAQAT ALI KHAN, BOLLYWOOD BRASS BAND, OSLO JANITSJARKORPS, FURUSET
| 2010-09-10 19:27:20

Furuset Went Bollywood!
Oslo cheers and gets warmed with Bolywood rhythms on Saturday. ...
Tags: MUSIC, FESTIVAL, RIKSKONSERTENE, RAFAQAT ALI KHAN, BOLLYWOOD BRASS BAND, OSLO JANITSJARKORPS, FURUSET
| 2010-09-10 13:14:35

Ensemble Free Theater Paving Creat vity in Scandinavian Theatre
The enthusiasm of Artistic Director Brendan McCall in describing Ensemble Free Theater Norway, his new 30-week program beginning this autumn, is palpa...
Tags: THEATER, ENSEMBLE FREE THEATER, OSLO, TITAN, BRENDAN MCCALL
| 2010-08-28 10:21:00

Cirkus Xanti: A Lot of Fun Awaits You at Circus Village
The Circus Village, a traveling festival with circus artists and performances from all over the world presents their show in Oslo....
Tags: CIRCUS, OSLO, XANTO
| 2010-08-28 09:24:32

Conference on the labour market and the economic crisis
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will host a high-level conference on the international situation in the labour market, where millions of people are un...
Tags: CONFERENCE, OSLO, STOLTENBERG, CRISIS, IMF
| 2010-08-08 10:55:38

August is a festival month in Oslo
Oslo confirms its status as the live music capital of Scandinavia this month, with hundreds of concerts at the festivals Mela, Øya, Oslo Jazz, STUDiO ...
Tags: FESTIVAL, OSLO, MELA, JAZZ, MUSIC
| 2010-07-20 13:39:55

Four out of Ten Want to Move from the City
Many Norwegian want to live in a smaller place than where they actually live, according to the results of the Nationen barometer. ...
Tags: OSLO, CITY, URBAN, INHABITANT
| 2010-07-05 12:03:58

Reward to Effort for Less Car Use
The government will reward villages that will increase the logo and better environment in urban areas. Ministry of Transport offers 128 million to the...
Tags: ENVIRONMENT, OSLO, TRONDHEIM, KRISTIANSAND, TRANSPORTATION, BUSKERUD
| 2010-07-04 14:56:22

64 Years of International Summer School
The International summer school at University of Oslo celebrates its 64th years....
Tags: UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, SUMMER SCHOOL, NOBEL, INTERNATIONLIZATION, EDUCATION
| 2010-06-22 11:07:58

University board voted against an academic boycott of Israel
The proposal of academic boycott against Israel was rejected by the board of the University of Oslo...
Tags: ISRAEL, GAZA, BOYCOTT, UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, NTL
| 2010-06-03 15:15:23

Norwegian Police arrested "Jimmy Jump" Again
Police in Norway have arrested "Jimmy Jump" based on suspect of a new stunt during the visit of the Queen of Holland. ...
Tags: JIMMY JUMP, JAUME MARQUET, SPANISH, OSLO, POLICE, DUTCH
| 2009-12-21 12:56:58

Free Nobel Prize with Every Oil Change
American Daily, Dallasnews wrote one mechanic in USA, Rockwall County, is getting a lot of attention for his latest promotion: a Nobel Peace Prize, fr...
Tags: NOBEL, OBAMA, OSLO
| 2009-11-04 11:33:38

Made in Norway, Screened in Serbia
Eighteen Norwegian films will be displayed at V.I.P. Art Gallery in Belgrade, Serbia in 10 November 2009, in collaboration of Oslo Film Festival and A...
Tags: OSLO SCREEN FESTIVAL, SERBIA, FILM, BOJANA ROMIC, MONA BENTZEN, MARGARIDA PAIVA
| 2009-11-02 12:08:43

First Snow of Season Fall in Oslo
Oslo gets the first moderate snow this year November 2, 2009. The snowfall brings cooler air to Oslo...
Tags: SNOWFALL, OSLO
| 2009-08-30 00:00:00

Excessive radiological imaging investigated

The reasons for unnecessary over-use of radiological imaging tests have been investigated by University of Oslo. Researchers discussed the causes of i...
Tags: UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, RADIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
| 2009-08-24 00:00:00

Harmonised tick sizes for European marketplaces
Oslo Stock Market (Børs) will introduce new tick sizes for the 25 shares that make up the OBX index by Monday 31 August 2009. This is the result of t...
Tags: TICK SIZE, OSLO BøRS, STOCK MARKET
| 2009-03-06 23:50:00

More women in the boardrooms

The government suggested all boards in the municipal owned companies shall have at least 40 percent women ...
Tags: WOMAN RIGHTS, OSLO MUNICIPALITY

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