Wine and dine your way around Europe
Explore some of Europe’s best wining and dining spots with an InterRail Global Pass, as your train journey takes you through wine routes, gourmet centres and traditional cuisine in Portugal, Spain and France. READ () »
Party across the Adriatic with InterRail
If you thought InterRail was all about trains - well you would almost be right - but many journeys also involve ferries. Now, to mark the 40th anniversary of the InterRail Pass, travellers are taking to the water. READ () »
Ten great reasons to travel this summer
2012 is gearing up to be a fantastic year to travel. With all the exciting festivals, and celebrations planned, what better reason to cross another wish off your 'must visit' list? READ () »
The ten best railway stations in Europe
Travelling in Europe by train? Before you embark on exploring your chosen city, take a moment to savour its first port of call. READ () »
'I don't want to be a prosecuting machine'
Inga Bejer Engh has friendly blue eyes and a ready smile but behind that exterior lies a dogged prosecutor who is unfazed despite Norway gunman Anders Behring Breivik's refusal to answer questions. READ () »
Nordic populists search souls after July attacks
Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik's deadly attacks in Norway sent shock waves through the serene Nordic lands, rocking their populist parties and prompting at least one to clean up its act. READ () »
Moving made easy: Top tips for your international move
Moving from one country to another is hard work and stressful. Hiring a good removal company is your first step. Here are a few more tips for making the move as easy as possible. READ () »
Business Brief: Casas do Barlavento - luxury villas in Portugal
Do you fancy heading to Portugal's beautiful Algarve? Casas do Barlavento can help find you somewhere to rent for a holiday - or to buy. READ () »
'An Amazing Race for the Clinically Insane'
Hanging from the side of a less-than-100%-reliable three-wheeler may not be the most comfortable way to see India, but it’s surely one of the most exhilarating. READ () »
Pristine fishing area split on prospect of oil
Looking for oil outside your front door may sound exciting, but in the idyllic Arctic archipelago of Lofoten, one of Norway's best fishing areas, the prospect of the black gold has sparked heated debate, writes AFP's Nina Larson. READ () »
Fish fever hits Norway as Arctic cod spawn
It's boom time for Norwegian fishermen as millions of muscular cod complete their marathon swim journey north to spawn off the country's Arctic coast, writes AFP's Nina Larson. READ () »
Sending money abroad? Time to ditch your bank
If you’re an expat who uses your bank to transfer money abroad, you’ll know that extortionate fees and bad exchange rates can leave a big hole in your pocket. Using a currency specialist can cut these costs dramatically. Here is how. READ () »
Utøya: an island with a broken heart
The countless cartridges have been cleared away, most shattered windows have been replaced and a poster still proudly states "Utøya. Welcome to the island, the Nordic paradise." READ () »
Norwegian airline to offer free water on long flights
Budget airline Norwegian is to serve free drinking water and will accept cash payments on long-haul flights after thirsty passengers were left high and dry for up to 12 hours, it said on Wednesday. READ () »
American tourist dies in Arctic cruise mishap
An American tourist in her 60s died during a cruise of the Arctic when a dinghy she boarded to visit a fjord in Norway's Svalbard archipelago capsized, local officials said Tuesday. READ () »
Norwegian apologizes for long-haul flight service
Norwegian Air Shuttle, Europe's third-largest budget airline, apologized on Monday for refusing passengers food, water and even blankets on its recently launched long-haul flights to New York and Bangkok. READ () »
Norway beaten as Spain reach U21 final
Defending champions Spain clinched a 3-0 victory over Norway in the semi-finals of the UEFA under-21 championship on Saturday, securing themselves a place in the next week's final. READ () »
Norway extends draft to female recruits
Norway will soon become the only country in Europe to extend its military conscription to women in peacetime, after parliament reached agreement on the issue on Friday. READ () »
Bolt lifts Rome blues with classy Oslo win
Usain Bolt banished any blues he felt from losing to Justin Gatlin over 100m last week by scorching to an impressive victory in 19.79 seconds in the 200m in the Diamond League meet in Oslo Thursday. READ () »
Oslo residents to vote on 2022 Olympic bid
Oslo inhabitants are to vote on whether they wish to bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics after the city council on Wednesday voted in favour of bidding. READ () »
The Local launches Italy's news in English
As The Local flings open its doors in Rome on Wednesday, country editor Angela Giuffrida tells us what to expect from the network’s bright new Italy edition. READ () »
Norway recognizes "The Scream" creator Munch
Long neglected at home, Edvard Munch is finally to get his due as Norway honours one of its greatest artists with the most comprehensive retrospective ever to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. READ () »
Oslo reaches deal on new Munch Museum
The city of Oslo said Tuesday it had clinched a deal to build a new museum housing the biggest collection of works by Norwegian expressionist master Edvard Munch, bringing to an end years of political squabbles. READ () »
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Seeking solutions to African conflicts – the role of regional and global actors (Sun, 16 Jun)
"African conflicts are rarely just an African concern. Seeking solutions to African conflicts is a joint responsibility. This may require the involvement of global as well as African and other regional organisations, such as the EU, NATO and others", state secretary Torgeir Larsen said at the Nordic-African Foreign Minister’s meeting in Finland.
Troika statement on Sudan and South Sudan (Fri, 14 Jun)
Following is the text of a joint statement by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Government intends to ratify Nuclear Terrorism Convention (Fri, 14 Jun)
The Government intends to ratify the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (Nuclear Terrorism Convention). One of the main purposes of the Convention is to prevent terrorist groups from gaining access to nuclear weapons and other nuclear material.
India in Svalbard (Wed, 12 Jun)
India’s interest in the Arctic is growing. 12 June Indian Minister of External Affairs Salman Khurshid and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met Indian researchers in Ny-Ålesund and Longyearbyen.
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