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Nordic charm: The Allure of Scandinavian turf-roofed (sod roof) houses + EASY step-by-step installation instructions!
NordenBladet – In the heart of Scandinavia, nestled among breathtaking landscapes, you’ll find a timeless architectural gem – the turf-roofed house (torvtak). These traditional dwellings, also known as sod-roofed houses, harken back to a bygone era and stand as a
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Nordic Wonders: HOW to get the most out of your next trip to Scandinavia
NordenBladet – Nestled in the northern reaches of Europe, Scandinavia is a land of enchanting landscapes, vibrant cities, and a rich cultural heritage. Comprising the countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, this region offers a unique blend of
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Norway: Multimillionaire and real estate businessman Bjørn Hanevik was ordered to remove illegal docks and a garage from his property in idyllic Bergen’s Ă…sane
NordenBladet – Influential Norwegian investor and businessman Bjørn Hanevik, who works in real estate, hotels, restaurants and finance through his 100% owned company Bergen Harbor group, is at loggerheads with the municipality of Bergen. Bergen municipality’s planning and construction agency
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Norway: Many banks are experiencing an increase in applications for deferred loan payments
NordenBladet – Many banks in Norway, including Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge, DNB, and Nordea, are experiencing an increase in applications for deferred loan payments, also known as “avdragsfrihet.” This surge in requests is due to concerns about rising loan costs caused
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Norway: Norgesgruppen earned NOK 1.6 billion before tax in the first half of the year
NordenBladet – The Norgesgruppen grocery chain earned NOK 1.6 billion before tax in the first half of 2023. Norgesgruppen owns, among other things, the Kiwi and Meny chains. The group had operating income of NOK 54.3 billion in the first
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Norwegian writer Nina Lykke’s unexpected Literary Successes
NordenBladet – Nina Lykke, a Norwegian writer, has a knack for expecting failure despite consistently achieving success with her books. Her latest novel, “We are not here to have fun,” (Vi är inte här för att ha roligt) continues this
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Negative review results in 2499 NOK “punishment” from Moderneliv.no
NordenBladet – A 20-year-old customer, referred to as “Emilie” to protect her identity, purchased a blow dryer hairbrush from the online store Moderneliv.no. She returned the brush for being of poor quality and overpriced at 2499 NOK. When Emilie wrote
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Norway: Oslo on course to become first capital city with zero-emissions public transport network
NordenBladet — Norway’s capital Oslo is set to become the first capital in the world to provide an all-electric public transport system, creating zero emissions. By the end of 2023, Oslo aims to become the world’s first wholly emissions-free city.
Read MoreNorwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD): “Substantial” amount of minerals found out Norway’s seabed
NordenBladet — A “substantial” amount of minerals and metals have been found on the seabed of Norway’s extended continental shelf, ranging from rare earth metals to copper. Speaking in a statement, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) explained “Of the metals
Read MoreArchaeologists in Norway finds 2,000-year-old runestone
NordenBladet — A 2,000-year-old runestone has been found in Norway by Archaeologists, which date back to the earliest days of using runic writing. The stone has been labelled as the world’s oldest runestone. The Museum of Cultural History in Oslo
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