A very close race
While a large number of Norwegians want Erna Solberg as the next Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg also has popular support Staff Compilation While it seems that most Norwegians trust Erna Solberg (Conservative Party) to...
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Art for change
Art exhibit in Oslo displays how second-wave feminist ideas changed Norway’s contemporary art Denise Leland Seattle, Wash. Art Hall Oslo is currently host to an exhibition entitled, “Hold stenhårdt fast på greia di.” The...
Catholics in Norway celebrate
Norwegian Catholics gather to celebrate the election of Pope Francis Staff Compilation Norwegian American Weekly Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope by his fellow cardinals in a historic papal election last week....
U.S. talent abroad
American Rachael Lee Flores does well in Norwegian Idol contest Kelsey Larson Managing Editor Growing up in the U.S., Rachael Lee Flores probably never thought she¹d one day enter the Norwegian Idol competition. Flores,...
Scandal in the barnehager
A VG report sheds light on poor conditions in Norway¹s state sponsored daycare system Staff Compilation Norwegian news service VG released a comprehensive report on safety and health conditions inside Norwegian daycares on Mar....
Tea from the heart
A whole lot of “takk” for just a little tea at Ajiri Tea Company Staff Reporter Norwegian American Weekly Like any good Norwegian-Americans, Sara and Kate Holby (age 26 and 23, respectively) developed a...
So, why are you studying Norwegian?
Students of Norwegian at the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. respond to the most commonly asked question Denise Leland, Seattle, Wash. Not a day goes by without laughter emanating from the Norwegian 202...
2012: The Year in Review
By Kelsey Larson Managing Editor It’s our last issue of the year, and with it we’d like to offer some reflections on the highlights of 2012. This year was an interesting one for Norway,...
A U.S. ski profile
Exclusive interview with the U.S. Women’s Ski Team By John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. American women have again shown that the U.S.A is a cross-country ski nation. U.S. women graced the winner’s podium in...
Not enough for Christmas?
Tariffs cut on imported pork to ensure Norway will have enough ribbe for Christmas From VG Anticipating a shortage of ribbe from Norwegian pigs, the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (Statens landruksforvaltning – SLF) lowered tariffs...
