In science fiction, robots are often portrayed as a malevolent threat. But in real life, they can be of great…
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Awards-bonanza for Sentimental Value, and a Princess on the brink
Norway’s film industry is given a huge boost with an award nomination bonanza for Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” – and…
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A hotel for everything
Why do we Norwegians pay to hide everything from car tyres to hams in “hotels”? My piece for the Monocle…
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The rise and fall and rise of NOKIA
Remember Nokia? If you are of a certain age, you most probably once owned one of their mobile phones. But…
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The Norwegian who inveted salmon sushi
Sometimes people tell me to stop going on about how great Norway is. But… did you know that salmon sushi…
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Finnish Oulu kicks off its year as European Capital of Culture
We’re a few weeks into 2026, which means two new cities have taken on the mantle as European Capitals of…
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No future for Nobel Peace Prize-winner Machado?
What now for Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado? As Maduro was flown to New York to face charges,…
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