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Move your world with AGS
According to Bill Bryson, moving to a new country is like being a 5-year-old again. “You are ignorant of almost everything… READ () »
Discover the splendour of Segovia
This breath-taking Spanish city, situated north of Madrid, dates back 2,000 years. The story of its complex past, told through ancient architecture, is preserved today through the World Heritage Site status of Segovia’s old quarter. READ () »
Jo Nesbø's Oslo
Walk in the footsteps of Harry Hole, the main character in Jo Nesbø's criminal novels. Join a guided walk to visit important places from the books. READ () »
Experience the marvel: the northern lights
Watch nature's own theatre unfold above you as the most spectacular light show takes centre stage: The northern lights with you in the front row. READ () »
Land of the Midnight Sun
During summer, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter arrives. READ () »
Green travel in Norway
We have made it easier for you to travel green. Find the most environmentally friendly hotels and activities in Norway. READ () »
Norway on a budget
Travelling in Norway can be done on an affordable budget. Find suggestions on cheap accommodation, activities and means of transportation. READ () »
Cross-country skiing in Norway
Beautiful landscapes, miles upon miles of prepared tracks and plenty of snow. We present some of the best cross-country skiing destinations in Norway. READ () »
Video: hiking to Preikestolen
Preikestolen, or the Pulpit Rock, is one of the most spectacular natural sights in Norway. Just outside Stavanger, the hike is a must-do for many visitors to Norway. READ () »
Norway: powered by nature
From the spectacular northern lights to the great fjords, wherever you look in Norway nature is making herself felt. READ () »
Parents in Norway jailed for incest
A Norwegian court Thursday sentenced a couple to 17 years in prison for violence, rape and incestuous relations with their three sons, calling it the country's worst sexual abuse case. READ () »
Breivik fails in bid to create fascist group
Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik has been refused permission to found a fascist association, authorities said on Friday, due to missing paperwork and a lack of support. READ () »
Statoil to develop six billion barrel field
Statoil and ExxonMobil have agreed to spend $4 billion to develop a six billion barrel oil field in the Gulf of Mexico, the two companies said. READ () »
Norwegian base jumper dies in Swiss cliff crash
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 48-year-old Norwegian who died while base jumping this week in the Lauterbrunnen area of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. READ () »
NATO has 'no intention' to up presence in Arctic
NATO has no plans to increase its presence in the Arctic, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Wednesday despite numerous countries' keen interest in the region's vast natural resources. READ () »
Norway growth forecast cut amid Europe turmoil
Norway on Tuesday lowered its growth forecast for this year to levels that will still see it outpace its European neighbours, but which could weaken the current government ahead of September's election. READ () »
Scientists sound alarm over Arctic Ocean acidity
Scientists at a conference in Bergen expressed alarm on Monday over the rapid acidification of the Arctic Ocean caused by carbon dioxide emissions, which could have dire consequences on the region's fragile ecosystem. READ () »
Norway battles with EU at WTO over seal ban
The European Union locked horns on Monday with Norway and Canada at the World Trade Organisation over its hotly contested ban on the import and sale of seal products. READ () »
Britain celebrates Norwegian war hero
Britain honoured Norwegian war hero and resistance fighter Joachim Roenneberg on Thursday, presenting him with the Union Jack flag for his daring feats which helped prevent Nazi Germany from obtaining the atomic bomb. READ () »
Norwegian air mulls Irish registries to cut costs
Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle said on Thursday that it is considering registering future long-haul aircraft in Ireland to circumvent Norwegian laws which bar the carrier from hiring cheaper Asian cabin crews. READ () »
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Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Europe: Strengthening the Impact of the Council of Europe’s Activities (Thu, 16 May)
- We meet at a very important moment. As we here from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa. We have to take that very seriously, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, in his statement at the Council of Europe's meeting.
The Niwano Peace Prize to Gunnar Stålsett (Thu, 16 May)
Ambassador Arne Walther gave this message on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, at the award ceremony.
National statement by Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (Wed, 15 May)
"The great interest that that non-Arctic states are taking in the coming observership is a tribute to the good work we have done together. I think it is very important to welcome the new observers and to appreciate their interest to working with us on the basis of the principles that we have agreed to”, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said at the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Kiruna, ...
Arctic Council welcomes new observers (Wed, 15 May)
“I am pleased that six new countries and the EU have been granted observer status in the Arctic Council. This confirms the Arctic Council’s key position as an international forum for discussing Arctic issues,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, who is taking part in the Kiruna Ministerial Meeting.
