Today, May 17th, is Norway's National Day. It is celebrated all across the nation, from the largest community to the smallest, with parades, bands, flags, national costumes, festival services and festivities with everyone taking part, marking the day in 1814, when Norway adopted its new Constitution.
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Norwegian World War II resistance fighter Gunnar Sønsteby, who earned Norway's highest military decoration for daring raids against the Nazi occupiers, has died. He was 94.
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Norway's King Harald is a popular monarch. In a poll made by MMI for Dagbladet shows that 93 per cent of those asked said the King is doing a good job for Norway.
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In their new book Princess Märtha Louise, Crown Prince Haakon’s sister, and her business partner Elisabeth Nordeng talk more about their personal encounters with angels.
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Norway's King and Queen both turn 75 this year, and on behalf of the Norwegian people Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg presented the first of six exhibitions created for the Royal couple.
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Terrorism, global health, the environment, the financial crisis and peace keeping efforts were main themes in Prime Minister Jens Stolteberg's address to the Nation on New Year's Day.
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In connection with the King and Queen’s visit to the U.S. this week, King Harald gave an extended interview to the New York Times about Norway’s response to the terror attacks on July 22.
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Today, Sunday a national memorial ceremony was held to remember those who died in the Government buildings and at Utøya, and to honour the victims and all those who helped during and after the July 22nd attacks.
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A Memorial Meeting of the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) was held Monday at 12:00 noon, in the wake of the tragic terrorist acts in Oslo and on Utøya on Friday July 22nd. (New material added)
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Human Rights Groups criticize the Royal Family, saying that their official trips have stepped into a political realm and promoted controversial projects.
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Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa of Luxembourg are touring both Oslo and Trondheim with King Harald and Queen Sonja on their State Visit to Norway on May 30.
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Today, May 17th, is Norway's National Day. It is celebrated all across the nation, from the largest community to the smallest, with parades, bands, flags, national costumes, festival services and festivities with everyone taking part, marking the day in 1814, when Norway adopted its new Constitution.
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Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian Speedskating Legend and founder of Right to Play has been named Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his humanitarian efforts for youth and children within sports.
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Funeral services were held Monday at the Oslo Cathedral for Norway's great actress, Wenche Foss, who died a week ago at the age of 93. King Harald and Queen Sonja participated at the service.
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The Norwegian government condemns the violence against peaceful protesters in Bahrain, and says it is concerned about the situation in the country.
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