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Jun 6, 2024 · The Royal Palace is open for tours from June 22 to August 18. This year marks the 175th anniversary of the completion of the Palace and the 750th anniversary of Norway's first nationwide law: Magnus Lagabøte's Landslov, a significant focus of this year's tours. More about visits to the Palace.
Jun 25, 2024 · The reign of aristocrats was over when Archbishop Olav Engelbrektsson, who was also noble, the Council's president and the Regent of Norway, left the Kingdom in 1537. Between reformation and absolutism Ludvig Ludvigsen Munk of Nørholm.
Dec 13, 2023 · Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994; conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries.
Jun 9, 2024 · June 4, 2024, 9:46 AM ET (The Guardian) Scandinavia ‘way ahead’ of UK in telecoms infrastructure, says BT boss. Oslo Fjord, Norway. Scandinavia, part of northern Europe, generally held to consist of the two countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Norway and Sweden, with the addition of Denmark.
4 days ago · Norway is a constitutional hereditary monarchy. The government, comprising the prime minister and the Statsråd (Council of State), is nominally chosen by the monarch with the approval of the Storting (Stortinget), the country’s legislature.
Jun 25, 2024 · Official Norwegian Reports. Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region. News story 20/06/2024. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Apr 18, 2024 · The Kingdom of Norway is located in Northern Europe, where it borders Sweden, Finland, and Russia. It has a population of approximately 5.3 million inhabitants and is estimated to surpass 5.5...
May 27, 2024 · Introduction. Nestled in the heart of Oslo, the Norwegian Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) stands as a testament to Norway‘s rich monarchical history. This 19th-century architectural marvel has served as the official residence of the Norwegian monarchy since its completion in 1849.
Feb 2, 2024 · Espen Barth Eide (Lab.) Minister of Foreign Affairs. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Cent.) Minister of International Development. The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally.
Apr 18, 2024 · The Norwegian monarchy starts with Harald Fairhair, who united the petty kingships in Norway into a single realm towards the end of the 9th century. Norway was under Danish rule from 1536 to 1814, and in personal union with Sweden from 1814 to 1905.
