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Waving the flag Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on May 17, 2019
Gratulerer med dagen! (Congratulations with the day!) It’s 17. mai again, and Norwegians all over the world are celebrating not only grunnloven (the constitution), but all things Norwegian. This year, let’s take a look at the beautiful Norwegian flagg. No matter where you go in Norway, you’re bound to catch a glimpse of the pennant…
June 7 in Norwegian History Posted by kari on Jun 9, 2011
There were no major historical events that happened this past Tuesday, June 7. It is, however, a very important day in Norwegian history. At least 3 huge events (that I´m aware of) occurred on this day. In 1905, it was on June 7 that the Union with Sweden officially dissolved. This Union (Unionen mellom…