Annie, a new Norwegian Christmas classic
The Folk Theater in Oslo, Norway, plans
to establish the Annie musical as new Christmas tradition on stage, starting in November 2023.
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Government presents budget for 2023
The Norwegian government releases its budget for 2023 that includes “tough measures,” according to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Princess Märtha Louise ends her official duties for the royal palace
Princess Märtha Louise is ending her official duties for the royal palace but will retain the title of princess, the king and queen confirm.
Norwegian Parliament opens
The Storting (Norwegian parliament) opens in October with a protocol mistake by switching seats meant for the queen and crown prince.
Jonas Gahr Støre addresses Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre co-chaired the 2022 Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet at the United Nations in New York City.
Ragnar Meyer-Knutsen honored by King
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall reports that Consul General Heidi Olufsen awards Ragnar Meyer-Knutsen with the St. Olav’s Medal for service.
Angela Merkel awarded 2022 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
On Oct. 4, the UNHCR announced that Angela Merkel, former Federal Chancellor of Germany, is the recipient of the 2022 Nansen Refugee Award.
Another season comes to a close
King Harald marks the season closing of the royal yacht, Norge, which has been in operation for 75 years, as it was a gift to King Haakon.
Nobel Peace Center honors Nansen’s legacy
Norwegian Arctic explorer Fridtjof Nansen has been honored in the exhibiti “Compassion in action” at the Nobel Peace Prize Insitute in Oslo.
Norway donates USD 340 million to the ACT-Accelerator
The WTO Director-General commends Norway on its contributions to the ACT-Accelerator partnership to end the global COVID-19 pandemic.
