Alpinisten Aksel Lund Svindal, Kitzbühel januar 2010.
Photo: Franck Fife/ScanpixAlpine skier Aksel Lund Svindal, Kitzbühel, January 2010. Photo: Franck Fife/Scanpix
News and events // 30/01/2010 //

Norwegians like to think they are born with skis on their feet. But will their country’s illustrious history of polar expeditions and skiing innovations actually help Norwegian skiers to compete against the crème-de-la-crème at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver? And will Norway be rewarded once again for fair play?

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News and events // 19/01/2010 //

“Norway is concerned about developments in East Jerusalem. The Palestinian population is subject to ever-increasing pressure,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.   “The status of Jerusalem must be resolved to ensure lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and this can only be achieved through negotiations,” said Mr Støre.   Today the Foreign Minister had talks with ...

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News and events // 15/12/2009 //

For the first time ever, leading international scientists have drawn up a report on the status of the parts of the world covered by snow and ice. The conclusion is that they are disappearing faster than anticipated. “This is disturbing news. The world’s leaders must reach an agreement that ensures dramatic cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases,” commented Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr S...

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Photo: Stian Andersen
News and events // 04/11/2009 //

After nearly three decades together, Norway’s most renowned pop group is splitting up.

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Autumn in Aurland
Photo: Fritjof Fure / Innovation Norway
News and events // 31/10/2009 //

The fjords of Norway have once again been crowned the world’s top travel destination in the annual survey of National Geographic Travelers panellists.

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News and events // 12/10/2009 //

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

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