Sør-Varanger municipality is Norway’s northernmost municipality and the only one with a border with Russia. I spoke to mayor Magnus…
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Today in Norway: Government crisis and record profits
Norway’s Labour-Centre Party coalition is no more, as Labour carries on as a one-party minority government. Meanwhile, the “oil fund”…
Read MoreKaren Ellemann: Nordic cooperation in the Arctic more important than ever
Photo: Sverre-Leander Sundset As Trump turns the screw on Greenland, I spoke to the Secretary General of the Nordic Council…
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How the Arctic turned from peaceful region of cooperation to global flashpoint
Photo: Lars Bevanger This week, political leaders, scientists and representatives from indigenous peoples have donned their thickest winter coats and…
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All you need to know about Norwegian Christmas drinks!
Norwegians are particular about their Christmas traditions. They will swear on their lives that Santa comes from Norway – NOT…
Read MoreWhy Trondheim is a culinary capital to explore
Trondheim is Norway’s third city and also the country’s ancient Viking capital. This time of year, Christmas food and drink…
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Norway’s justice scandals
Oslo District Court. Picture: Wikipedia A county’s justice system should foster trust, deter crime, and strive to deliver impartiality. But…
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How sound pollution is killing Norway’s whales
Now, what do you associate with whale song? Serene, peaceful, open oceans perhaps? Well, according to Ocean Sounds, a Norwegian-based…
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