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Dream Fishing: Caught 77 Cod Over 44 Pounds
Happy anglers on the Sørøya island. (Photo: Nordic Sea Angling) In late March, foreign anglers got a catch out of the ordinary off the Sørøya island in Finnmark: In only one day they caught 77 cod...
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Lofoten Links Nominated World’s Best New Golf Course 2015
Loften Links: Here you can combine golf with spectacular scenery under the midnight sun. (Foto: Kevin Murray/ Lofoten Links) Lofoten Links may win the World’s Best New Golf Course in 2015 award when...
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Beaver Killed in Work Accident
Who was responsible for yelling ”TIMBER!”? (Photo: Beate Strøm Johansen) An unfortunate beaver in Vennesla municipality in southern Norway was hit by a tree, and died. – This is a totally unique case,...
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Johanne (13) – It really was not so tiring walking to the North Pole
… except getting out of the sleeping bag in the morning, the fresh polar explorer tells Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation, Finnmark (NRK). Johanne Jerijærvi is one of the youngest persons in history...
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Losæter: Urban Meadow Downtown Oslo
Anne Beate Hovind and Vibeke Hermanrud from Bjørvika Utvikling at Losæter -a urban meadow located at Sørenga. Until the early 1900s, the area was Oslo’s food chamber. (Photo: Rolf Øhman/Osloby) In...
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Mother Duck Laid Six Eggs in Urban Flowerpot
Rare: Mallards are not shy, but it is not very common that they nest on urban balconies. (Photo: Kim von Arx / Osloby.no) Kim von Arx lives with her husband and two daughters in the Frogner...
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The Hubro is Back
Specially made sticks like this one allow more Hubros to survive. They are hunting from power poles. (Photo: Jan Ove Gjershaug/ Norwegian Institute for Nature Research) Good news for all Hubro fans:...
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Tropical Paradise at 64th Parallel North
Unusual sight: Palm trees and tropical atmosphere in Central Norway. (Photo: Tariq Alisubh / NRK) Palms from Gaza, sun beds, parasols and a white sand beach. In Steinkjer in Central Norway, citizens...
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Glacier Hiking in the Summer
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...
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Travel Along the Norwegian Coast All Summer for Free
TV studio: Every summer, MS Sjøkurs travels along the Norwegian coast hosting TV show Sommeråpent. (Photo: Sindre Skrede/NRK) Yes, you have read correctly. Not many pleasures in Norway are free, but...
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The Norwegian Who Inspired Darwin
Aging Darwin: He may have been inspired by a Norwegian who lived in Galapagos when he visited the archipelago as a young man. (Photo: Unknown / Public Domain) A Norwegian living on the Galapagos...
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The 5000 Dollar Fish
Grilled Atlantic bluefin tuna served with orange glazed sweet potatoes and kale. (Photo: Kirsti Kringstad / NRK) Last week, the restaurant Søstrene Karlsen in Trondheim bought a piece of the world’s...
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Grand Plans for the “King’s Mill”
The King’s Mill: Within two years, the beautiful old building from 1803 – formerly owned by the Grüner family – and the Nedre Foss area will revive. Photo: Leif Gjerland/Osloby Recently, the first...
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A Farm with a View
The majestic mountains surrounding Simadalsfjorden and Kjeåsen farm. (Screen dump by NRK) On a ledge 1738 feet (530 meters) above Simadalsfjorden in Hardanger, iconic Kjeåsen is located. With its...
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Rare Birdlife in Northern Norway
The Steller’s Eider. (Photo: Ron Knight / Wikimedia Commons) The northernmost county in Norway, Finnmark, is a popular area for bird enthusiasts. Only the toughest and rugged birds are nesting and...
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Stockfish from Lofoten Honored in Italy
Stockfish form Lofoten drying on racks (Norwegian: hjeller). (Photo: Matmerk / VG) Recently, Tørrfisk fra Lofoten (English: Stockfish from Lofoten) received the final proof that the Norwegian delicacy...
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Traditional Moose Hunting in Central Norway
For many Norwegians, the traditional moose hunt is this year’s highlight. (Photo: Alf Martin Opdahl, Instagram) Ever since the moose came to Norway about 9000 years ago, it has always been an important...
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Will Teach Immigrants to Dress Properly
Mehrdad Ganji is initiator of the project, and the poster has been translated into Urdu (as above), Somali, Turkish, Arabic and English. (Photo: Line Forsmo/NRK) During the Norwegian winter,...
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Church Given Permission to Shoot “Crazy” Woodpecker
When the verger and the project leader inspected the Nevernes church in Rana municipality, they discovered many small and unwelcome holes. (Photo: Frank Nygård / NRK) When the wooden Nevernes church in...
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Akiak (4) has 30,000 Instagram Followers
The husky Akiak has climbed many mountains. (Photo: Henrik Vikse/@akiakthehusky) The four-year-old husky Akiak has become an Instagram sensation. The owner has even resigned his job to go hiking with...
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