Human Rights Council adopts 23 new resolutions
On July 17, the United Nations Human Rights Council concluded its 44th regular session after adopting 23 resolutions. Norway was satisfied with the outcome.
Category: News
Warm temperatures spark Arctic wildfires and sea ice melt
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that temperatures in Siberia have left parts of the Arctic warmer than Florida, fueling Arctic wildfires.
Randi Millman-Brown retires
After 27 years of service as the curator of visual resources in the Department of Art History at Ithaca College, Randi Millman-Brown has retired.
Bull house in danger
The Ole Bull home on Lysøen outside of Bergen is in danger of deteriorating, according to KODE, the museum that manages the villa.
Oslo’s new Deichman Library is open
The new main branch of Oslo’s Deichman Library is now open at Bjørvika, adding a new architectural attraction to the city center.
Researchers studying sun and COVID-19
Researchers are studying potential connections between COVID-19 and exposure to sunlight, which might reduce the viral content of cells.
Shortage of field workers
As the coronavirus pandemic has closed travel, affecting foreign field workers, some farmers are turning to Oslo youth.
Children should eat more fish and seafood
The Norwegian government has invested NOK 10.5 million in the nutrition program Fiskesprell, hoping to encourage children to eat more fish.
Statue torn down
Amid protests in Madison, Wis., a Hans Christian Heg statue was torn down, prompting responses from Norwegian and American officials.
Norway eases up on travel restrictions
The Norwegian government has eased travel restrictions to Schengen area and European Economic Area, with criteria to be met before travel can be approved.
