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SportA new participant record was set when more than 60,000 people attended the Norwegian Touring Association’s national tour on Sunday. “We have had a fantastic day of activities, trips and bonfires all over the country,” says DNT general secretary Dag Terje Solvang. He says there is no doubt that interest in outdoor activities is great and indicates that they have had a 10 percent increase in the number of family members so far this year.
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SocietyMinister of Justice and Immigration Jøran Kallmyr (Frp) will consider making it more difficult for Norwegian men to bring women from abroad to Norway.
In order to prevent foreign women from being exploited by Norwegian men, the government will consider specific measures that will help the relevant group to wait long before they can fetch new women from abroad, NRK reports. -
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SocietyAn international analysis has concluded that Norway’s pensions system is one of the six best in the world – but there is room for improvement. The annual Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index placed the Norwegian pensions system behind the Netherlands, Scandinavian neighbours Denmark and Sweden, Australia and Finland.
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LifestyleThe weekend of 11–13 October, the Tjuvholmen neighbourhood in Oslo transforms into a festival area for foodies of all ages. This is the first time the neighbourhood hosts a food and drink festival, and the organisers have worked hard to ensure a great first edition of what will hopefully turn into an annual happening.
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LifestyleIf you’re commuting through Oslo by tram, buss or subway, if you take a break at a café, or sit on the train on your way in our out of the city, there’s a high chance you’ll spot someone knitting. When the temperature falls and the long nights of autumn sets in, big parts of Oslo’s population wrap themselves into homemade garments. We explored how the knitting phenomenon unfolds in the city.
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CultureWith over 200 FREE events throughout the city, Oslo Culture Night is a great opportunity to sample the best Oslo has to offer, from concerts and art exhibitions to film showings and guided tours – and so much more. This year #Oslokulturnatt celebrates 15 years (Hurray!), and falls on Friday 13 September.
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CultureAugust is right around the corner, and as per tradition, it is time for Shakespeare at Bergenhus Fort in Bergen. This time it is time for a Midsummers Night’s Dream. A Midsummers Night’s Dream is Shakespeare’s most popular comedy. The story follows the fortunes of a quartet of lovers who are lured into the forest by fairies who trick them with a magic potion that forces
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SportThe Blink Festival (Target) sets a visitor record, with about 100,000 visitors through the week. “The biggest event ever in Sandnes!” Mayor Stanley Wirak exclaims. “It was brilliant both in terms of the audience, sports and concerts. It was totally amazing. I am very proud,” the CEO of the Blink Festival, Odd Langhelle, tells Stavanger Aftenblad.