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Articles Archive for May, 2010
We found 3 posts.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.