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Profiles of Norwegian science: Building Norway’s AI ecosystemNorway is investing over NOK 1.4 billion in artificial inte...
08/05/2026

Profiles of Norwegian science: Building Norway’s AI ecosystem

Norway is investing over NOK 1.4 billion in artificial intelligence research, launching seven national centers to advance innovation, ethics, and global competitiveness while balancing public good with rapid corporate AI development....

Norway is investing over NOK 1.4 billion in artificial intelligence research, launching seven national centers to advance innovation, ethics, and global competitiveness while balancing public good with rapid corporate AI development.

Mindekirken’s musical mastery continues
08/03/2026

Mindekirken’s musical mastery continues

Mindekirken replaces its aging 1930 Wurlitzer pipe organ with a modern digital instrument, balancing tradition, cost, and sound quality while preserving its musical legacy and enhancing worship and performance.

Friluftsliv is more than a hobbyFriluftsliv is more than outdoor recreation; it builds practical skills, resilience, and...
08/01/2026

Friluftsliv is more than a hobby

Friluftsliv is more than outdoor recreation; it builds practical skills, resilience, and self-reliance that strengthen personal and societal preparedness in crises, from power outages to natural disasters....

Friluftsliv is more than outdoor recreation; it builds practical skills, resilience, and self-reliance that strengthen personal and societal preparedness in crises, from power outages to natural disasters.

From Frosta to World MarketNorwegian snack maker Fjord Chips expands into U.S. retail, bringing premium, locally sourced...
07/31/2026

From Frosta to World Market

Norwegian snack maker Fjord Chips expands into U.S. retail, bringing premium, locally sourced potato chips from Frosta to World Market stores as the young company tests its export strategy and global growth potential....

Norwegian snack maker Fjord Chips expands into U.S. retail, bringing premium, locally sourced potato chips from Frosta to World Market stores as the young company tests its export strategy and global growth potential.

Træna: At the outer edge of HelgelandDiscover Træna, a remote island community on Norway’s Helgeland coast, where fishin...
07/31/2026

Træna: At the outer edge of Helgeland

Discover Træna, a remote island community on Norway’s Helgeland coast, where fishing heritage, dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique experiences — from music festivals to Arctic sea adventures — meet at the ocean’s edge....

Discover Træna, a remote island community on Norway’s Helgeland coast, where fishing heritage, dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique experiences — from music festivals to Arctic sea adventures — meet at the ocean’s edge.

OECD flags Norway’s spendingThe OECD warns Norway over high public spending, rising debt, and weak productivity despite ...
07/31/2026

OECD flags Norway’s spending

The OECD warns Norway over high public spending, rising debt, and weak productivity despite a strong economy, urging tax reform, education improvements, and measures to boost business growth and long-term sustainability....

The OECD warns Norway over high public spending, rising debt, and weak productivity despite a strong economy, urging tax reform, education improvements, and measures to boost business growth and long-term sustainability.

Norges kuleste lesekampanje
07/31/2026

Norges kuleste lesekampanje

Sommerles, Norway’s national summer reading campaign, encourages children to read through games, prizes, and a digital platform, combining books, storytelling, and library activities to build lifelong reading habits.

Klar beskjed fra regjeringenNorway’s government proposes strict limits on AI use in schools, discouraging it in primary ...
07/23/2026

Klar beskjed fra regjeringen

Norway’s government proposes strict limits on AI use in schools, discouraging it in primary education while allowing gradual use in higher grades, aiming to protect basic skills as student performance declines....

Norway’s government proposes strict limits on AI use in schools, discouraging it in primary education while allowing gradual use in higher grades, aiming to protect basic skills as student performance declines.

15 years after July 22, Norway honors victims, defends democracy
07/22/2026

15 years after July 22, Norway honors victims, defends democracy

15 years after the July 22, 2011 terror attacks, Norway commemorates the 77 victims with memorials, survivor stories, and renewed calls to defend democracy, counter extremism, and preserve truth for a new generation.

Frp åpner for forlik, krever kutt
07/21/2026

Frp åpner for forlik, krever kutt

Norway’s Progress Party signals openness to a tax compromise but demands major cuts, as political divisions emerge over wealth tax, income tax, and fairness following the tax commission’s reform proposals.

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