Category: Norsk Språk

Christie Ericson’s Norsk 101 column discusses spring flowers in Norway, including daffodils, tulips, pearl hyacinths, crocus, and snowdrops.

Authorities report that relationship between Norway and Russia has worsened because of Russia’s invasion and continued war in Ukraine.

Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise gave up her royal duties last year when she became engaged, but she now hopes she will be able to resume them.

Andy Meyer shares three mini-crosswords with themes of travel by air, water, and rail: 1) På fly! 2) Til sjøs! and 3) Med jernbane!

Christie Ericson tells about her visit to Sjømannskirken, the Norwegian Seaman’s Church in San Francisco, for a fresh waffle and cup of coffee.

Minister of Labor and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen expects more than 35,000 refugees from Ukraine to arrive in Norway in 2023.

Norwegian politicians consider two-price model for domestic and exported electricity, which puts them at odds with a European Union agreement.

The Language Council of Norway chooses “krympflasjon”– equivalent to shrinkflation in English – as the 2022 word of the year.

Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl (Center Party) apologizes to Viggo Kristiansen, who has been exonerated in the Baneheia murder case.

Christie Ericson’s Norsk 101 column focuses on julebord, the often lively Norwegian Christmas parties that gather colleagues together every year.