The “Join-in-bench” aka friendship bench at Berg primary school in Trondheim. “If you need anyone to play with – sit down!” (Photo: Morten Andreasen / NRK) A “friendship bench” can be an important initiative to reduce loneliness in Norwegian schools…. Read More ›
Young entrepreneur: Vetle Børresen established a business at age 12. Now, he wants more entrepreneurship in schools. (Screen dump: NRK) Slightly tired of school, 12-year-old Vetle Børresen began writing about local boats and boat equipment. Ten years later, the magazine… Read More ›
NOAH – for animal rights: Take crime against animals seriously! #AnimalpoliceNOW! (Photo: NOAH) The launch of Norway’s first animal police service has become reality. Last week, the pilot project began operating in Sør-Trøndelag Police District, and along with the Norwegian Food… Read More ›
Henrik Wahlstrøm has just arrived Hirtshals after three hours on water skies. (Photo: Private / Fædrelandsvennen) On an early Sunday morning in July, Henrik Wahlstrøm (13) left the family cabin in Tvedestrand on his water skies. Three and a half… Read More ›
June 21, 1985: Norway’s first hijacker being led into a police car at Fornebu. Photo: Arne Herstrøm, Budstikka / Dagbladet 30 years ago, a thirsty student brought Norway into the world news. In June 1985, a 24-year-old man from Karmøy, Western… Read More ›
A slice of home baked bread with strawberries is one of Sverre’s favorites. (Photo: Jan Åge Fiskum/ Trønder-Avisa) Sverre Oldervik from Leksvik in Nord-Trøndelag has never had dinner. Despite his age and a diet that gets most dietitians to react,… Read More ›
Norway is a country full of contrasts, and a hiking tour on one of the stunning glaciers will provide a once in a lifetime experience. Glacier hiking is for experienced travelers, and always remember to have professional guides and the… Read More ›
Alcohol and all forms of tobacco are banned in the Miniøya festival area. (Photo: Miniøya Festival / Henrik Lindal) Last year, anyone who wanted a cigarette was asked to leave the Miniøya festival area. This year the organizers introduce another initiative… Read More ›
Norwegian reading rooms are overcrowded, which probably is a good sign.. (Photo: Tonje Thilesen / Universitas) Nearly 128,000 Norwegians have applied for higher education the coming fall. The record number represents 8,000 more than in 2014. Overall, there are about 127,900 applicants to higher… Read More ›
bSafe: New app to prevent assaults. (Photo: Vegard Grøtt/bSafe) In these days, Norwegian high school graduates are beginning their traditional month-long graduation party. The so-called Russetid involves a lot of partying, pranks, alcohol and socializing in major parties arranged all over… Read More ›
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