The Norwegian Embassy in Damascus reopens

07/07/2006 :: The Norwegian people waited eagerly for their new royal family, and cheers erupted as King Haakon, Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olav arrived by ship in Trondheim. The year was 1906, and 100 years later today's royal family followed the historical path to the coronation in Nidaros Cathedral. + More

13/05/2006 :: Every year on 17 May Norwegians fill the streets with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway's constitution adopted in 1814. School children, many wearing national costumes, march in parades to the beat of thundering bands, and a resounding "Hurrah for the 17th of May!" can be heard throughout the day. + More

14/03/2006 :: Illustrating a powerful set of lungs, Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus was held by his grandmother Queen Sonja during the christening ceremony at the Palace Chapel in Oslo 4 March. See the official pictures here. + More

18/09/2005 :: The Norwegian Labour Party (AP) is the clear winner of the Parliament election. The party will form a coalition government together with the Socialist Left (SV) and the Center Party (SP). The new government will have a majority of the seats in the Norwegian Parliament. + More