Tag: Oslo
China’s espionage, data theft cause concern for Norway, Netherlands
Oslo [Norway]March 21 (ANI): China’s “state-sponsored” hackers, who did contract work in the service of state espionage, and data theft have become the main problem for Norway and the Netherlands, according to an article on Portal Plus authored by Valerio Fabbri. The hackers use a sophisticated mix of social engineering techniques, including using dating sites, […]
Right now: Despite a barrier – Hanna Öberg is on her way to victory in the mass start
Sports extra at 15.03-19.30 14.05 Ice hockey, Women’s Championship final 2:5Luleå-Brynäs (Peter Sundkvist) 3 p.m Soccer, Swedish Cup semi-final menHäcken-Djurgården (Jonas Enarson) 15.10 Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloMass start ladies (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) 15.15 Ice hockey, SC quarter-finals men 2:7Timrå-Örebro (Christer Jonasson)Frölunda-Färjestad (Christian Olsson) Hosts: Peter Ahnberg and Emanuel Nashed
Winter sports extra: Super ride yesterday – now Sara Hector is going for the top position
09.00 Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuLadies giant slalom first run (Cecilia Paulsson and Tobias Hellman) 10.30 am Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuMen’s slalom first run (Cecilia Paulsson and Tobias Hellman) 11.15 Skiing, World Cup FalunMixed relay (Johan Bengts, Torgny Mogren and Mats Fagerström) 12.00 Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuLadies giant slalom second round (Cecilia Paulsson […]
Right now: Villa Lidköping reduces in the bandy final
1:20 p.m.-7:30 p.m. approx 13.20 Skiing, World Cup FalunSprint freestyle ladies and gentlemen (Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren) 1:30 p.m Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuSlalom ladies second run (Cecilia Paulsson and Tobias Hellman) 3 p.m Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloSprint ladies (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) 15.15 Ice hockey, SC quarter-final men 2:7Luleå-Växjö (Peter Sundkvist)Rögle-Skellefteå […]
Anna Swenn Larsson runs out – Sara Hector close to the podium in the slalom
1:20 p.m.-7:30 p.m. approx 13.20 Skiing, World Cup FalunSprint freestyle ladies and gentlemen (Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren) 1:30 p.m Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuSlalom ladies second run (Cecilia Paulsson and Tobias Hellman) 3 p.m Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloSprint ladies (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) 15.15 Ice hockey, SC quarter-final men 2:7Luleå-Växjö (Peter Sundkvist)Rögle-Skellefteå […]
Right now: Strong start of Sundling – leads in Falun
12.00 Skiing, World Cup Falun10 km classic ladies (Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren) Program manager: Dag Malmqvist At 1.45 p.m. drop into P4 Extra 13.45 Skiing, World Cup Falun10 km classic men (Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren) 15.20-16.30 approx 15.20 Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloSprint ladies (Bengt Skött and Isabell Gradin)
RIGHT NOW: Norwegian star back in Holmenkollen after covid-19
15.15 Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloSprint men (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) Swedish start number: 14, Jesper Nelin22, Malte Stefansson35, Martin Ponsiluoma55, Peppe Femling 61, Oskar Brandt91, Henning Sjökvist
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Feel the shamrock love for the three-legged race!
“There are four of us traveling to Copenhagen for the weekend – my husband and I are coming from Oslo, while my sister and her boyfriend are flying in from Manchester,” Norwegian racer Stephanie Johnston-Pearce told organizers of Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2023 upon registration. “It’s my birthday on the 18th so we […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Greta Thunberg taken away by police during demonstration in Oslo
Greta Thunberg has been carried away by police from a demonstration against wind turbines outside the Ministry of Finance in Oslo. In recent days, Sami activists together with the organization Nature and Youth have demonstrated against a wind farm on Sami land. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast.
Archaeologists discover the world’s oldest rune stone in Norway
What Norwegian archaeologists believe is the world’s oldest runestone, a block of sandstone inscribed with an early Scandinavian alphabet, has gone on display in Oslo. It may date back to the time of Jesus Christ. The runestone is almost 2,000 years old and several centuries older than previous discoveries. The square brown sandstone stone, measuring […]
A 2,000-year-old runestone was found during road construction
A runestone was found during the construction of a road in Norway. Its age is estimated at 2000 years. It is the oldest artifact of this type ever found. This is evidence that runic writing was used earlier than previously believed. When the construction of a motorway in the municipality of Hole near Oslo started […]
Norway makes fascinating discoveries
Archaeologists have found a rune stone they say dates back to the time of Jesus Christ A team of Norwegian archaeologists has found what they call the oldest runestone known to date. The small, brownish rock with mysterious inscriptions is said to date back to the time of Jesus Christ and to be about 2,000 […]
Business Round-Up: Rough year for car sales … but not the electric kind
Going up and upThe number of electric cars in Denmark has now reached 106,000 – an increase of 75.6 percent from a year ago. So far this year, 38.5 percent of newly registered cars have been electric or plug-in hybrid cars. See all the car sales figures from 2022 here. Organic exports increased significantlyDenmark’s export […]
FIFA World Cup Final Results
DOHA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — The following are the results of all FIFA World Cup finals: 1930 Uruguay 4 Argentina 2 1934 Italy 2 Czechoslovakia 1 1938 Italy 4 Hungary 2 1950 Uruguay 2 Brazil 1 1954 West Germany 3 Hungary 2 1958 Brazil 5 Sweden 2 1962 Brazil 3 Czechoslovakia 1 1966 England 4 […]
Copenhagen and Aarhus among Europe’s best party cities
They say Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. Well, with ‘The Little Mermaid’ and Nyhavn, Copenhagen receives many tourists, and when Christmas approaches, the Danish capital knows how to give that little bit more. According to Holidu’s list, which ranked the 100 most festive European citiesCopenhagen is number five. And once again, no […]
ArtWise: Celebrating the contributors behind the canvas
The National Museum of Fine Arts (SMK) has one of the largest collections of Matisse’s works outside of France. The Danish businessman and collector Christian Tetzen-Lund had one of the world’s most important Matisse collections in his private home in Copenhagen until 1924. Later they were bought by Johannes Rump, who together with a grant […]
Serbia’s president warns of several winters of fighting
Just as it seemed Kyiv was going to win, “the Russians started to fight better,” Aleksandar Vucic said The conflict in Ukraine could last several more winters, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, adding that a ceasefire of some kind would be welcome but was unlikely. He commented on the hostilities while visiting Norway, […]
Serbia’s president comments on the turn in Ukraine’s conflict
Just as it seemed Kyiv was going to win, “the Russians started to fight better,” Aleksandar Vucic said The conflict in Ukraine could last several more winters, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, adding that a ceasefire of some kind would be nice but was unlikely. He commented on the hostilities while visiting Norway, […]
Research: Potential threat to heart health from extreme weather
Washington [US], Nov 17 (ANI): An analysis of nearly 2.3 million Europeans has found harmful links between cold weather and heart disease deaths, especially in poor neighborhoods. The late research is being presented at ESC Congress 2022.1 Hot weather was linked to excess deaths from heart disease and stroke in patients with heart disease. Study […]
Violent Young Love – You Only Belong to Me | Part 1/3
– I get a huge amount of anger in me, I go wild when I get jealous. Love can actually hurt, says 18-year-old Amar. Amar and his girlfriend Laura have been together since middle school. Over the years they have argued a lot. On a number of occasions it has become physical, with punches and […]
10 Scandi Wardrobe Basics We add to the basket – Who wears what
Move over, French girls. Your contest has arrived. While French women may have reigned supreme as the gold standard for classic and timeless style, fashionistas are shifting their focus to another region where people tend to dress extremely well: the Scandinavian capitals of Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. While we’ll probably never stop looking to our […]
Culture Round-Up: If Vodka Could Literally Talk…
Usually it is the Swedes who cross the Øresund in search of booze! After all, there is a low quantity limit on the beers sold in their supermarkets, and you can only buy spirits from specialist shops, where you are obliged to stand in line… often for a whole day. Visit any bar or pub […]
Nyhavn named one of the best tourist attractions in Europe
Copenhagen has ‘The Little Mermaid’, but it is often asked what Stockholm, Oslo or Helsinki have in comparison. The Sibelius Monument maybe… if you can find it. In addition, the Danish capital has historic Nyhavn, its most famous street. Or it would be if it wasn’t a channel. And now, thanks to another opinion poll, […]
Vote for your favorite art! 79 artists compete in the international NOBA Award competition
The competition collects the best works of BA and MA graduates from five art academies (Estonian Academy of Arts, Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Latvian Academy of Arts, Vilnius Academy of Arts and Helsinki University of Art) on the NOBA.ac online platform, promotes the art academy. graduation shows and brings international attention to graduating students […]
Architecture speaks – The international lecture series on contemporary architecture continues online
Program 2022-2023 Architecture Speaks: Andrew WaughWednesday 2 November 2022, 13:15–14:30 (UTC+2) Andrew Waugh is the founding director of Waugh Thistleton Architects, dedicated to delivering beautiful buildings and places that recognize their impact on the environment. He is a globally known representative of low-impact architecture and innovative construction, lobbies and lectures internationally to communicate the urgent […]
‘Beforeigners’: Dark, dangerous and dead set fun
‘Beforeigners’ is a wild time-traveling Scandinavian series with a lot to say about migration, technology and the universal need to connect, writes Dr Lisa Harper Campbell. YET ANOTHER hidden gem awaits you in the online catalog from SBS on Demand. This time it is the first Norwegian series from HBO Nordic (now HBO Max), a […]
The gritty French novelist Annie Ernaux wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
French author Annie Ernaux, whose novels are based on personal experience of class and gender, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The jury praised “the courage and clinical acuity with which she reveals the roots, alienations and collective limitations of personal memory”. Ernaux is the author of 22 novels. Informed of the award, the […]
Copenhagen voted best city for bargain hunters
No good offers in the BalkansAfter Copenhagen, Riga, Amsterdam, Dublin and Budapest made up the top 5, while Oslo, Porto, London, Rome and Helsinki completed the top 10. Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus, was ranked 25th. Several cities in the Balkan region finished at the bottom of the rankings, with Zagreb ranking last after Sofia, […]
Norway deploys troops after suspected pipeline sabotage
Oslo says the damage to Nord Stream’s infrastructure looks ?deliberate? The military has been deployed to protect Norwegian energy facilities in the wake of the suspected sabotage attack on Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 underwater gas pipelines, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has said. “Military forces will be more present and visible near our […]
Norway for first-time visitors
Is it time for you to book your summer holiday? Forget the scorching beaches and sweaty towels. We have found a new destination for you. It is time to visit Norway, the land of fjords and mountains. A place to enjoy nature, rich culture and unforgettable hospitality. Where should you start? With an abundance of […]
Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to visit European countries
Islamabad [Pakistan]August 20 (ANI): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit European countries including Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway from August 22-26, 2022, according to media reports. According to Pakistan’s local media ARY News citing a statement from the country’s foreign office, these countries are part of Zardari’s first visit to Europe since taking […]
Local Round-Up: Record number of sailing ships visiting Copenhagen, but a steep drop in cruise ship visitors
The number of ships mooring in Copenhagen’s marinas has never been higher. There have already been 3,200 arrivals this year – a new record. In July several vessels had to share space in some of the better places. City & Harbor could open a new marina“The new record and the large number of visitors show […]
Finland cuts visa times for Russians in half and gives priority to non-tourist visas
The Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the decision yesterday after the board meeting held at Säätytalo Pekka Haavisto (Green). He stated that the reduction can be achieved without legislative changes by processing tourist visa applications only on certain days or times. “It would still be possible to apply for a small number of tourist visas,” […]
Haavisto: Finland will cut Russian visas by 90 percent
The Finnish government decided on Tuesday to significantly reduce the number of tourist visas granted to Russian citizens due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Finland also supports the termination of the visa facilitation agreement with Russia. foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) says that Finland will limit the number of Russian visa applications it accepts […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe must support Ukraine together
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the nations of Europe must stand together behind Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia "brutal war". "We must continue our support for Ukraine. We must be strong and we must be united," Marin said. The Prime Minister of Finland spoke on Monday at a press conference […]
NATO reveals its goal in the Ukraine conflict
Avoiding a “full-scale war” with Russia is one of the main priorities, says Jens Stoltenberg One of NATO’s main goals in the Ukraine conflict is to prevent a “all-out war” with Russia, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. “In this conflict, NATO has two tasks: to support Ukraine and to prevent the […]
Copenhagen serves the most expensive espressos in Europe
Most people are aware The Economist’s Big Mac Index: an indication of purchasing power parity worldwide. It also helps explain why wages have to be much higher in certain countries. In Denmark, by spending the equivalent of 50 dollars in local currency, you can afford to buy nine of the burgers against 30 in index […]
Bittersweet EC 2022 aftermath: England’s success could mean Danish misery
Danish fans watched England win a tense extra-time tie against Germany yesterday and given their history with their southern neighbours, it’s a fair bet they’ll be rooting for the Lionesses. However, there is a sting in the story. The postponement of Euro 2021 to July 2022 has given UEFA a smaller window than usual for […]
The center has not been quiet during Pride, the party secretary tells HS
Read more: HS: The center’s silence on Pride receives criticism from within the party (July 11, 2022) Pirkkalainen told the newspaper on Monday that he was surprised by the criticism. In his opinion, the statements of the members of the center were “more visible” this year than “in a long time”. “Already at the beginning […]
In the shadow of the war: Else’s escape from the Nazis
On November 26, 1942, the Norwegian Nazi leader Vidkun Quisling’s order that all Norwegian Jews be gathered and taken by boat to Germany and the concentration camp at Auschwitz. On a winter-cold country road just outside Oslo, two children climb into the front seat of an old truck. One of them is Else Ullman. She […]
Supo: The shootings in Denmark and Norway do not affect Finland’s threat assessment
Recent fatal mass shootings in Denmark and Norway, despite their seriousness, have not affected Finland’s threat assessment levels, according to the National Security Police (Supo). Three people were killed Sunday night in a shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark. On the morning of June 25, outside a popular LGBTQ+ bar in Oslo, Norway, […]
Marin at Pride march: New trans law to parliament in September
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Saturday that the government will present a new law on transgender rights to the parliament as soon as its autumn session begins in September. Marin said that the long-planned legislative reform has been delayed because the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has had a heavy workload during […]
The Helsinki energy company is building a 400 million euro tunnel with seawater to heat apartments
The pumps, which are not included in the cost estimate of EUR 400 million, are capable of generating district heating from cold seawater of up to 2 ° C. The actual construction phase is predicted to last about five years, so the facility could start using the heat of seawater in the production of regional […]
Right now: Detention decision after this weekend’s shooting in Oslo
The suspected perpetrator after the act in Oslo, Zaniar Matapour, is detained for four weeks with a letter and visit ban during that time. This is after the arrest request that came from the Norwegian police earlier today. It was during the night until Saturday that 2 people died and over 20 were injured when […]
Helsinki Pride will continue as planned after the Oslo terrorist attack
According to the chairman of the event organization, Helsinki Pride is proceeding as planned Panu Mäenpää. He commented on Monday on Yle TV’s breakfast program, adding that security plans will be reviewed with the authorities from Monday. Mäenpää said the organizers and staff discussed the issue on Saturday in the center of Oslo after an […]
VMA in Öggestorp, Jönköping County
The police in Norway are holding a press conference due to the act in Oslo during the night towards Saturday. The press conference is held by Deputy Chief of Police Cecilie Lilaas-Skari and the police lawyer Børge Enoksen. The echo transmits immediately
Assassination attempt in Oslo, “NATO’s Achilles heel” Lithuania, fatigue to be vaccinated against corona and the summer before elections
Norway in grief and dismay In Oslo, an attack has been carried out on people who were sitting in restaurants, with dead and injured. The security police have declared the highest terrorist warning as a precautionary measure. The arrested suspect is known for Islamist links, but also for mental problems. Swedish Radio correspondent Carina Holmberg […]
Right now: The police in Norway about the latest developments
The police in Norway are holding a press conference with the reason for the shooting that occurred last night in Oslo. “We have deployed all available resources,” say the police in Norway. The echo transmits immediately.
Right now: The Norwegian Prime Minister is holding a press conference
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is holding a press conference in connection with the suspected terrorist attack that took place in Oslo early on Saturday morning. Participating are Minister of Justice and Emergency Preparedness Emilie Enger Mehl and Minister of Culture and Gender Equality Anette Trettebergstuen. The echo transmits immediately.
Police increase terror threat level after shooting in Oslo
The police intelligence service, PST, raises the terrorist threat from ordinary to extraordinary level. Zaniar Matapour (42), an Iranian Norwegian, is charged with the murders and terrorist charges after the shooting in central Oslo. He has previously been convicted of several offenses and is known to PST. – PST considers the shooting in Oslo as […]
Right now: Norway’s security police are holding a press conference
Following the suspected terrorist attack in Oslo last night, the Norwegian security police PST is now expected to increase the terrorist threat level in Norway. The echo transmits immediately.
The President, the Prime Minister expressed his condolences after the shooting in Oslo
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SPD) have expressed shock on Twitter after the mass shooting in Oslo on Saturday. Two people were killed and 21 wounded in a gunfire early Saturday morning. The act took place outside a popular gay bar in central Oslo. The 42-year-old man has been arrested […]
Fatal shooting at a bar in Oslo – we know this
The night’s shooting at a gay bar in central Oslo is being investigated as a terrorist crime. Two people have been killed and several injured. A perpetrator has been arrested. He is already known by the police and the security police in Norway.
The shooting in Oslo is being investigated as a terrorist crime
It was shortly after one o’clock on Saturday night that a perpetrator opened fire and fired a large number of shots at the pub. The planned pride parade will be canceled later on Saturday. Host: Pia SjögrenReporter: Trygve Ulriksen Skogsteh Live broadcast Saturday 25 June at 9.05.
Shooting near gay clubs in Oslo: Police are investigating it as a terrorist attack
Several people were shot in the same area in central Oslo last night. Two people have been confirmed dead and one person has been arrested. Police are investigating the attacks as terror. In addition, several people are injured. At least 21 people receive treatment from the health service, reports NRK. Ten people are seriously injured, […]
RIGHT NOW: Norwegian police are holding a press conference regarding the shooting in Oslo
The incident is being investigated as a terrorist crime. Two people are dead, several injured. A perpetrator, who is already known to the police, has been arrested.
Electric scooter companies demand scooter limits in Helsinki
Electric scooter rental companies Tier, Voi, Lime, Bird and Dott want legislation for scooter chaos in the center of Helsinki. Electric scooters left in the middle of the promenade have been a big drawback during the summer. This is especially true for the visually impaired, for whom scooters make the urban environment much more difficult […]
At the house: holiday home rental in Copenhagen is a good deal
Copenhagen may be one of the best cities in Europe to host an Airbnb, according to an analysis by Uswitch, a price comparison service based in the UK. Copenhagen came in sixth place in terms of total earnings, which gave the city’s Airbnb hosts an average monthly turnover of 6,351 euros – about 47,000 kroner. […]
IKEA will “scale down” operations in Russia, sell factories
OSLO, Sweden: The Swedish furniture company IKEA has said that due to the significant deterioration of supply chains around the world, it had made the “difficult decision” to reduce its operations in Russia. In a statement, the company said, “Given this, we see no opportunity to resume sales in the foreseeable future.” In March, IKEA […]
We are number one! Copenhagen rated the world’s most habitable city
An honored mayorZurich finished second on the list, followed by Lisbon, Helsinki and Stockholm. Tokyo, Vienna, Sydney, Vancouver and Taipei rounded out the top 10. Other notables in the top 25 included Berlin (13), Amsterdam (14), Paris (17), Melbourne (19) and Oslo (23). “The ranking is a slap in the face for Copenhagen, which has […]
Turkey “expects written response” from Finland and Sweden to NATO concerns
Turkey said on Wednesday that it was awaiting a written response from Finland and Sweden to concerns about the accession of the two Nordic countries to NATO. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that Turkey had sent its questions to Finland and Sweden in writing and was awaiting a written answer. Ankara accuses Sweden and […]
Norway has changed its name to Belarus
Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt announced that Norway has officially changed its name (in Norwegian) to Belarus. The authorities in Oslo will now call the country “Belarus” and will not use the hitherto adopted name for the country Belarus, which literally means “Belarus”. The news was reported in the Norwegian media. “We are doing this […]
CPH STAGE 2022: Non-verbal lists
Gravity 9.-11. June, 8 p.m .; The Gray Hall, Christiania; lectures in English on 9 & 10 June (Thomas Hertog), 11 & 12 (Jácome Armas), 15 & 16 (Marianne Vestergaard), 17 & 18 (Alejandra Castro) Still going strong since the founding in 2005 of choreographer Tina Tarpgaard, who is still responsible today, the dance community […]
Live: Ryssland beskjuter Charkiv, kriget i Donbas når maximal intensitet
Ryska styrkor beskjuter Charkiv och dödade fyra personer på torsdagen efter att Moskvas försök att erövra Ukrainas andra stad avvisades tidigt i kriget. Längre söderut nådde striderna i Donbas-regionen “maximal intensitet”, enligt en hög ukrainsk försvarstjänsteman. Följ FRANCE 24:s liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). 18:03: Mariupols hamn mineras, öppen för […]
The interactive work of artist Pearla Pigao was completed at Vuosaari High School
Discoterium consists of eight round, hand-woven textiles. Textile patterns are based on audio files that have been translated into visual format using graphics software weaving instructions. Together, the tissues form a visual translation of the first eight tones of the chromatic scale. Four of these textiles act as instruments. Pearla Pigao has a background in […]
Report: Copenhagen among the world’s best for balancing work and private life
The United States is fightingOslo finished at the top of the rankings, followed by Bern, Helsinki, Zurich and Copenhagen, while Geneva, Ottawa, Sydney, Stuttgart and Munich finished in the top 10. Cape Town ranked last, ahead of Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo and Bangkok. Seattle was the top-ranked U.S. city in 32nd place – the […]
To regret the irreversible
After struggling for a long time with her identity and the feeling of being different, 19-year-old Emelie Köhler comes out as a trance. At first, she tries to live with her male identity in the body she has, without hormones or surgical procedures. But when the outside world does not see the man she feels […]
Norway is willing to develop diplomatic ties with Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Henrik Thune highlighted his country’s plans to promote diplomatic relations with Iran. – Policy News – In a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran on Saturday, Thune described the strengthening of diplomatic contacts with Iran as a high priority in his country’s foreign policy regarding […]
Local Round-Up: Does Copenhagen have a realistic hope of hosting the Olympics?
Helsinki did so in 1952. And Stockholm in 1912. And while Oslo has not hosted a summer Olympics, Lillehammer hosted the winter edition in 1994. The closest Copenhagen gets to hosting five rings is its famous Bysøer, and they are not exactly circular. But according to Mia Nyegaard, the city’s culture and leisure mayor, 2036 […]
12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research
Question: what do the following statistics have in common? The second-largest (and growing) source of climate pollution in Europe. The leading killer of children in both the US and Europe. A principal cause of stress-inducing noise pollution and life-shortening air pollution in European cities. A leading driver of the widening gap between rich and poor […]
Tampere gets new flights to Oslo, Copenhagen
Tampere Airport is set to increase internationally with the opening of new destinations this spring. On Monday, SAS and the Latvian airline AirBaltic announced the launch of direct flights from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen. According to the CEO of AirBaltic, the services are scheduled to start in May. Martin Gauss. Last December, AirBaltic announced […]
airBaltic and SAS fly from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen
We are happy to strengthen our partnership and air connections between Tampere and the world. We look forward to partnering and thereby providing better travel opportunities for travelers around the world. From May 2022, airBaltic will offer direct flights from Tampere to Oslo, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Málaga and Rhodes, as well as convenient connections via […]
Sri Lanka closes embassies in Norway, Iraq, Consulate General in Australia from April 30 as economic crisis continues
Colombo [Sri Lanka]April 5 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis in the country, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday decided to close its embassies in Norway and Iraq together with the Consulate General in Sydney, Australia with effect from April 30. “Following a recent decision by the Cabinet of […]
Foreign filming in Norway
It’s big for little Norway when the biggest movie stars come to the country to make box office successes. Whether it’s Tom Cruise who wants to shoot a new Mission Impossible movie or Matt Damon’s projects. Only these two major players have laid back values of over one billion kroner, the reimbursement amount was NOK […]
Feel the Shamrock Love of the three-legged race and win a trip to Dublin!
For the first time in its history, it will not be possible to sign up to compete in the St Patrick’s Day triple jump on the big day itself. Instead, registration for Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2022 began before the race via the event’s website on March 1, due to the limited number […]
IGC: Finland must reconsider security of supply objectives in a changed security environment
“We’re talking about longer-term capabilities.” Russian natural gas is a major problem, especially for companies, as it is difficult to replace with imports from the rest of the world. The focus of oil purchasing, on the other hand, has already shifted away from Russia. According to Känkänen, Finland is relatively well prepared for situations such […]
The Russian embassy in Norway will be located on Ukraine’s site in Oslo
The part of the street outside the Russian embassy in Oslo will be called “Ukraine’s Square”. The city council changed the name of the street as a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Today, the city council in Frogner in Oslo voted to give a new name to Drammensveien, where the Russian embassy is […]
Game development in Norway is moving forward
The gaming industry in Norway has slowed down and it does not seem to stagnate right away. The Korona situation has contributed to the game development in Norway moving forward. Most people in this country have found alternative ways to entertain themselves, and have almost implemented this in their routine. Among other things, casino games […]
International criminal justice expert from Norway: Russia and Putin can be convicted as Nazis after World War II
Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s acts of war in Ukraine are a crime in violation of international law, explains legal expert Sofie Høgestøl. Putin could receive the same sentence as the Nazis after World War II, writes Dagbladet. – Putin should be punished for what he does now, Sofie Høgestøl writes further Twitter . She […]
International criminal justice expert from Norway: Russia and Putin can be convicted as Nazis after World War II
Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s acts of war in Ukraine are a crime in violation of international law, explains legal expert Sofie Høgestøl. Putin could receive the same sentence as the Nazis after World War II, writes Dagbladet. – Putin should be punished for what he does now, Sofie Høgestøl writes further Twitter . She […]
Russian and Ukrainian citizens in Norway are protesting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
A group of Russians and Ukrainians demonstrated outside the Russian embassy in Oslo against the Russian invasion and military attacks in Ukraine, FilterNyheter reported. The protesters carried signs reading “Stop Putin – Stop War.”
Russian and Ukrainian citizens in Norway are protesting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
A group of Russians and Ukrainians demonstrated outside the Russian embassy in Oslo against the Russian invasion and military attacks in Ukraine, FilterNyheter reported. The protesters carried signs reading “Stop Putin – Stop War.” The post Russian and Ukrainian citizens in Norway protesting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was first shown on The Nordic Page.
Ericsson shares fall after the CEO said they “may have paid ISIS” in Iraq
OSLO, Sweden: After its CEO said it may have paid ISIS to gain access to the Iraqi market, shares in Swedish telecom giant Ericsson fell sharply. In an interview with the newspaper Dagens Industri, CEO Borje Ekholm said that the company identified “unusual expenses dating back to 2018” when it bought transport routes “through areas […]
March 1 registration for St Patrick’s Day triple jump: participation limited to 100 couples
For the first time in its history, it will not be possible to sign up to compete in the St Patrick’s Day triple jump on the big day itself. Instead, registration for Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2022 will take place at the website of the event from 12.00 on 1 March due to […]
How can Norwegians relate to the UN’s sustainability goals? 
The UN’s sustainability goals are in many ways the world’s work plan for eradicating and combating poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. In 2018, it became known that Norwegian consumers were among the climate change and that something absolutely must change in our everyday lives if we are to have the opportunity to reach […]
How can Norwegians relate to the UN’s sustainability goals? 
The UN’s sustainability goals are in many ways the world’s work plan for eradicating and combating poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. In 2018, it became known that Norwegian consumers were among the climate change and that something absolutely must change in our everyday lives if we are to have the opportunity to reach […]
Leading start-up game developers in Norway
In the last decade, the gaming industry has transformed from a niche entertainment, based on its popularity among a reduced audience, to a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry with an “army” of millions of followers spread across the globe, to the point that almost as many people watch eSports as real sporting events. At this point […]
Leading start-up game developers in Norway
In the last decade, the gaming industry has transformed from a niche entertainment, based on its popularity among a reduced audience, to a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry with an “army” of millions of followers spread across the globe, to the point that almost as many people watch eSports as real sporting events. At this point […]
Anti-vaccine group attacks vaccine center in Oslo to steal vaccines
Several vaccine opponents stormed into a vaccine center on Tøyen, Oslo on 27 January 2022 in the evening. Operations manager in the Oslo police, Kristoffer Bang said NRK that they blocked the entrance by standing in front so that no one could enter. The employees at the center panicked and the vaccination work was disrupted. […]
Anti-vaccine group attacks vaccine center in Oslo to steal vaccines
Several vaccine opponents stormed into a vaccine center on Tøyen, Oslo on 27 January 2022 in the evening. Operations manager in the Oslo police, Kristoffer Bang said NRK that they blocked the entrance by standing in front so that no one could enter. The employees at the center panicked and the vaccination work was disrupted. […]
Taliban, Afghan civil society leaders meet in Norway
ISLAMABAD – Taliban delegates, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, and representatives of Afghan civil society, held day-long discussions, focusing on the deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, on Sunday in Oslo. The participants “listened patiently to each other’s opinions” and exchanged views on the current situation in the country, said a brief Taliban […]
Talks with the Taliban begin in Norway
OSLO – A Taliban delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday began a three-day talks in Oslo with Western government officials and representatives of Afghan civil society in the midst of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The meetings behind closed doors take place at a hotel in the snow-capped mountains […]
I think they’ll be Japanese! Copenhagen among the most sushi-crazy cities in the world
Arigatōgozaimasu Japan! For cities outside Japan, Copenhagen also scored high, coming in sixth place after leaders Vancouver, Novosibirsk and a hat-trick of the Ukrainian cities of Odessa, Kharkiv and Kiev. “Copenhagen has gained a fantastic reputation for its food culture and worldwide cuisine, and hosts the best rated restaurant in the world (Noma) and a […]
Copenhagen named the world’s most sustainable city
Online education platform GetSmarter has identified Copenhagen as the world’s most sustainable city in a new report on green living entitled ‘Sustainability: The Meaning, Changing Perceptions, and Expanding Agendas’. A sustainable city is defined as “one that is able to conserve the supply of natural resources while achieving economic, physical and social progress, while remaining […]
Copenhagen ranked among the best cities to have a baby
Banzai to Japan, buh to USA Nationally, Japan probably performed best in the index with five cities in the top 13. The United States, meanwhile, struggled with four cities in the bottom six. Reykjavik topped the rankings, followed by Kyoto, Tallinn, Helsinki and Fukuoka, while Oslo, Copenhagen, Chiba, Tokyo and Seoul topped the top 10. […]
