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Articles Archive for 2010
We found 22 posts.
1. Commentary: Liu Xiaobo’s vision
Is there a connection between peace, democracy, and human rights, as the Nobel Committee claims?
Published on 8th December, 2010 at 5:57pm by Kristian Berg Harpviken.
2. Swimming In The North
Ritually jogging up to the local lake, Sognsvann, at 6:30 in the morning, before proper sunlight, I for one wonder why I am doing this, and how I was talked into it, and what is keeping me from turning around.
Published on 3rd October, 2010 at 3:26pm by Schuyler Lystad.
3. All that glitters is not gold
Polish student Magdalena Solka came to Norway to do her internship in a web agency three months ago and is now leaving the country to return home. She shares her feelings about Norwegians and Norway with The Foreigner.
Published on 22nd September, 2010 at 2:59pm by Inez Dawczyk.
4. The Norwegian media’s present rumpus
Things are getting tough in the social democratic land of Norway. Presents are getting bad press.
Published on 14th September, 2010 at 10:32am by The Foreigner.
5. Birkenbeinerrittet for foreigners
Standing in a warehouse in Økern, in eastern Oslo, raising my hand to increase my bid for a bike as a friend translated numbers for me so I could keep up with the action, I beat out a woman for this two-wheeled machine that sits in my room now, waiting for a few repairs.
Published on 27th August, 2010 at 9:30pm by Schuyler Lystad.
6. Rockheim: Norway’s Interactive Home of Rock and Roll
Rockheim, Trondheim’s eagerly anticipated home of rock and roll opened its doors to the public last week. Over 4,000 visitors attended the museum’s opening, many queuing for hours to see what was hidden behind the impressive façade. Reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, and Rockheim looks set to become one of Norway’s most significant cultural establishments.
Published on 14th August, 2010 at 2:53pm by Jess Chandler.
7. Oslo to Stavanger by train is more than just hours
Eight hours from city to city may seem like a lot, but the window views are worth it. For those who’d prefer to sup up a different atmosphere, let the train calm the brain.
Published on 13th July, 2010 at 5:00pm by Inez Dawczyk.
8. Ordering a Black Cab from London to Trondheim
Gone are the days when black cabs could only be seen on the streets of London. Export of the iconic London taxi is thriving, and a recent addition has just been made to Norway’s growing collection.
Published on 26th June, 2010 at 10:54am by Jess Chandler.
9. Watch Israel
There’s been widespread condemnation of Israel since the attack on the flotilla bound for Gaza. It confirms many Israelis’ feeling of isolation. The US is Israel’s only friend and the country is otherwise being demonized.
Published on 17th June, 2010 at 10:13pm by Helge Lurås.
10. Oslo jury selects another controversial prize winner
Jon Fosse, one of Norway’s most renowned and respected writers, was recently announced as the recipient of the 2010 International Ibsen Award. The award, which honours ‘an individual, organisation or institution within the arts and culture for exceptional achievements defined within the spirit of Ibsen’s work’, is also designed to ‘initiate a critical debate about essential social, existential and aesthetic topics.’
Published on 8th June, 2010 at 12:21pm by Jess Chandler.
11. The 17th of May: A day of independence and inheritance
On the 17th of May 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed at Eidsvoll, declaring Norway to be an independent nation. The annual festivities that mark the day have become symbolic of Norway’s cultural and political identity, providing an opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the historic events that led to the country’s liberation.
Published on 16th May, 2010 at 1:47pm by Jess Chandler.
12. A Day of Remembrance and a Muted Celebration
Norwegian Liberation Day – ‘Frigjøringsdagen’ – is inevitably overshadowed by the 17th of May festivities that follow 9 days later. Although the 8th of May is an official flag day in Norway, it is not a public holiday, and is not widely celebrated. Yet surely the occasion it marks deserves to be commemorated with equal significance?
Published on 8th May, 2010 at 8:43am by Jess Chandler.
13. The Perfect Prison
'Fortress Europe' is turning inwards after battling immigration. Surveillance of its own citizens has become a commercial imperative, and a European security-industrial complex is forming.
Published on 6th May, 2010 at 1:58pm by Geirmund Knutsen.
14. The Max Manus Effect: A Discussion of Norwegian Cinema
2009 was an unprecedented year in the history of Norwegian cinema. Max Manus broke all previous records to become the most commercially successful Norwegian film to date.
Published on 24th April, 2010 at 9:00am by Jess Chandler.
15. Are you sure?
I always find it interesting how computers think – or not. A recent application for a place in kindergarten for our second child got me wondering.
Published on 8th April, 2010 at 8:30am by Michael Sandelson.
16. Have ice and the right kind of tea – will travel
Traveling can often be compared to pulling teeth. No-drugs teeth-pulling. Old rusty pliers teeth-pulling.
Published on 7th April, 2010 at 8:30am by Craig Whitson.
17. The Right Way to Do Business
At first glance, you wouldn’t say Per-Inge Maridal is a fierce businessman. A friendly individual, emanating positive energy, Mr. Maridal is 40 years old, and already has 24 years of business experience behind him. He’s is now in the gaming industry, owning a successful company with activities in Norway, Romania and Poland.
Published on 6th April, 2010 at 8:30am by Ramona Tancau.
18. A service-man’s life
People working in this branch are former sportsmen, lovers of snow, and skiing.
Published on 1st March, 2010 at 1:18pm by Alexandra Spinu.
19. Did you know? Norwegians: The foolhardy of the winter games
Legend has it that Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. One mustn’t take this literally, but having a look at the Olympic sports practiced by this nation for the first time, we tend to believe what it says.
Published on 1st March, 2010 at 12:32pm by Alexandra Spinu.
20. Sleepless in Volda – a winter love story
I had no idea who Marit Bjørgen, Tora Berger and Peter Northug were before the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, apart from a commercial where Northug was running around in a shopping mall. Other than that, my knowledge of winter sports was pretty limited.
Published on 28th February, 2010 at 3:26pm by Oana Pintilie.
