Munch saw himself as mad
Using new technology, Norway’s National Museum has finally solved the mystery of a hidden inscription on Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.”
Author: The Local
New vaccine strategy put in place
The Norwegian government is now implementing a regional prioritization strategy for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
US shows military muscle
The United States is deploying long-range B-1 bombers to Norway’s Ørland air base to train in the strategically important High North.
Norway warns against foreign travel until after Easter
Norway’s foreign ministry is urging Norwegians to avoid foreign travel until after the Easter holidays in its newest global travel advisory.
Norway tightens its borders
Norway has closed its borders to almost all non-residents in an attempt to prevent the spread of new COVID-19 variants in the country.
New recovery plan
Prime Minister Erna Solberg has announced the government’s new COVID-19 relief spending plan, which focuses on the travel and events industries.
Norway eases up on restrictions
Prime Minister Erna Solberg set new measures for easing COVID-19 restrictions in Norway. The new measures were put in place on January 20.
Landslide hits Norwegian village
Ask, a village in the municipality of Gjerdrum near Oslo, was hit by a landslide on Dec. 30. Three people still have not been found.
Norway’s “tax list” is now released
Norway’s controversial tax list, a publicly visible register of each citizen’s income and tax liability, has been made available for 2020.
COVID-19 looms over Norwegian sports
Due to challenges with COVID-19, Norway has backed out of co-hosting this year’s women’s European handball championships with Denmark.
