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Panama Papers issue continues for Norwegian bank +
DNB executive management was not aware of contact with Mossack Fonseca’s representatives in Luxembourg, reports say.
Published under news by Michael Sandelson and Sarah Bostock and Lyndsey Smith.
Shattering spectacles’ high cost +
A Norwegian entrepreneur’s glasses combine fashion and more affordability.
Published under columns by Rasmus Falck.
Running weird in Oslo +
Those in the Norwegian capital who are looking for a dead fun experience can meet at the Zombie Race this weekend.
Published under entertainment by Clara Reig Palau.
An exhibition of Lars Backer as a pioneer of Norwegian Modernism +
Oslo’s National Museum – Architecture offers a look at his role of introducing the international style into Norway’s landscape.
Published under entertainment by Clara Reig Palau.
Ready for El Niño’s arrival +
Or perhaps El Niño has already come and gone? But then La Niña is coming! Be ready.
Published under columns by Reidar Staupe-Delgado and Ilan Kelman.
Security for oil workers +
A Norwegian company has developed a wireless gas detector for the energy industry.
Published under columns by Rasmus Falck.
Easter crime reading Norwegian-style +
Time to load up on crime novels for the Easter holidays! As we all know, Norway has given the world an impressive number of illustrious crime writers.…
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by Christine Foster Meloni.
Oslo hosts Metal festival +
Metal Music festival Inferno is in the Norwegian capital to shake the souls of fans with a four-day event.
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by Clara Reig Palau.
Mushing in Norway +
Several organizations throughout Norway offer mushing if you’re looking for an activity with a difference.
Published under entertainment
by Molly Jones.
Norway environmentalists urge nuclear waste removal +
The situation regarding nuclear waste at eastern Norway’s Kjeller nuclear facility may be more serious than first thought. Authorities are concerned.
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by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
British mathematician wins Abel Prize +
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awards this year’s honour to Oxford University’s Sir Andrew J. Wiles.
Published under news
by Lyndsey Smith.
Environmentalists: Norway GPFG divestments should increase +
NGOs seek further action from the Norwegian Central Bank-managed Government Pension Fund Global regarding the environment.
Published under energy
by Sarah Bostock and Michael Sandelson.
Viking Age meets modern fashion +
Designer Lene Lorentzen kickstarts authentic, sustainable Viking style.
Published under columns
by Molly Jones.
A tale of two startups +
An innovation house in the Boston area receives support from an Icelander.
Published under columns
by Rasmus Falck.
European realities at Oslo’s Eurodok Film Festival +
23 European documentary films discussing the challenges of living in Europe are presented at this year’s event.
Published under entertainment
by Clara Reig Palau.
Humanitarianism and disaster risk reduction +
Disaster research continues to be a growing field. This situation is sad because so much is driven by the continuing disasters afflicting the world.
Published under columns
by Ilan Kelman.
Ban on “singular” dual citizenship ban moves closer +
Parliamentary Committee politicians conclude in favour of changing Norway’s policy. But the issue is not won yet, they tell The Foreigner.
Published under news
by Michael Sandelson.
Sleep monitoring technology from Norway +
Sensors can be useful when it comes to personal health and safety.
Published under columns
by Rasmus Falck.
Statoil begins Johan Sverdrup drilling +
The Norwegian energy major began drilling their first of 35 wells scheduled for the first phase of development, Tuesday.
Published under energy
by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
Relevant revolutionary theories discussed in Oslo +
This week saw discussions about Walter Benjamin’s theories hosted by the Office of Contemporary Art and the National Academy of Arts in the Norwegian capital.
Published under news
by Clara Reig Palau.
Tea and Britain +
It is not uncommon for Britain to be associated with higher tea consumption when compared with other countries. Norway’s is also increasing.
Published under columns
by Sarah Bostock and Michael Sandelson.
Norwegian Conceptual Art revisited +
Oslo’s National Museum offers a unique exhibition that sheds some new light both on the genre’s history in Norway and its artists.
Published under entertainment
by Clara Reig Palau.
Stavanger restaurant makes Michelin entrée +
STAVANGER: Inspectors from the restaurant-feared and revered guide award one star to western Norway’s RE-NAA.
Published under news
by Michael Sandelson.
Schooling arts entrepreneurship +
Norway and U.S. schools teach artists to make money with their artistic endeavors.
Published under columns
by Rasmus Falck.
Yayoi Kusama in Oslo: A retrospective +
The Norwegian capital’s Henie Onstad Kunstsenter hosts an exhibition of works by the Japanese artist, termed as ‘almost a woman counterpart to Andy…
Published under entertainment
by Michael Sandelson and Clara Reig.
Moving beyond card payments +
Banks, merchants, and customers are connected via their smartphones via various Norway bank-based systems.
Published under columns
by Rasmus Falck.
Norway economic confidence falters +
Some Norwegians are beginning to lose confidence in the economy and their finances, fresh figures show.
Published under news
by Lyndsey Smith and Michael Sandelson.
Government aids domestic violence victims +
A new internet portal is launched to provide information and guidance for victims, their next of kin, those who commit domestic violence, and experts.
Published under news
by Michael Sandelson and Lyndsey Smith.
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News in Brief
22nd July lawsuit summary: Final day
The terrorist’s trial concluded, Friday, with closing arguments by both sides.
Rightists penalise immigrants
Immigrants who fail compulsory Norwegian tests could lose financial support under a new scheme.
22nd July lawsuit summary: Third day
Ila Prison Director Knut Bjarkeid joined the Court convened at Skien Prison for the penultimate day of the lawsuit, Thursday.
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