“Krohg-gate” shakes up a cultural debate
Norway’s National Museum in Oslo displays
Christian Krohg’s “Leiv Eiriksson Discovering America” painting
after outcry when it was removed.
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Gro Harlem Brundtland speaks at Boe Forum
Sydney Denekamp reports on Norwegian dignitary Gro Harlem Brundtland’s speech in March at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.
NOREX celebrates 50 years of exchange
Officials celebrate 50 years and agree to
continue exchange program between the Minnesota National Guard and the
Norwegian Home Guard.
Norway’s most notorious spy is dead
Norway’s most notorious spy, Arne Treholt, dies at 80 in Moscow. He was convicted of treason and espionage for the Soviet Union in 1985.
Fishing industry leader honored
The Norwegian Commercial Club of Seattle presents John Douglas Dixon of Pacific Fishermen Shipyard with its King Neptune Award in December.
Sámi National Day is celebrated in Norway
On Feb. 6, the Sámi National Day was marked by two large events celebrating Sámi culture, hosted by the mayors of Tromsø and Oslo.
Norway leads the way for stronger defense
The Norwegian government plans to buy ammunition for NOK 2.6 billion from Nammo, an ammunitions manufacturer, to provide support for Ukraine.
The world’s oldest rune stone is found at Tyrifjorden, Norway
The world’s oldest rune stone was discovered by the Tyri fjord in Trøndelag, Norway, believed to be up to 2,000 years old.
No Mission: Impossible on Svalbard
The producers of the eighth Mission: Impossible film have requested to film on Svalbard, but Norway has declined.
How life in Norway is changing in 2023
The Local reports on some expected changes in Norway in 2023 that will affect work, education, travel and other elements of life.
