Eric Nelson receives Royal Order of Merit
Eric Nelson, CEO of the National Nordic Museum, was awarded Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight First Class, by King Harald V of Norway.
Category: News
Corruption seen in Norway’s government
The Norwegian government investigates corruption, causing three ministers to admit wrongdoing and two of them to resign their positions.
Munch exhibit at the Clark Art Institute
The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass., showcases the Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth exhibit, featuring 75 objects, through October.
“Historic” NATO summit concludes
Norwegian politicians attend NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July, pledging to increase spending and support to Ukraine and the alliance.
Erdogan approves Swedish NATO membership
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre responds to Turkey’s approval of Swedish NATO membership on July 10, saying it will make the alliance stronger and the Nordics safer.
Report reveals an aftermath of injustice
Norway’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission delivers report on Norwegianization policy to Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani.
Viking’s newest ship named in New York
Viking chooses Ann Ziff, philanthropist and chair of the Metropolitan Opera, as sponsor to name its newest ship, the Viking Saturn, in New York.
Offshore wind power not yet profitable
The director of the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate reports to the government that offshore wind power is not yet profitable.
Sámi youth argue Fosen case at UN forum
Sami youth argue the Fosen case regarding wind turbines and reindeer at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl back home in Bergen
The tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl returned to Bergen, Norway, after circumnavigating the world for 20 months, collecting data for research.
