On the politics of swimming in Bergen
Recently, I have started swimming on regular basis in Bergen. I started in an outside pool when it was till summer, then moved on to an inside pool when the … Lire la suite On the politics of swimming in Bergen
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The Norwegian fear of potential Russian attacks
It all started with explosions leading to major leaks in the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2, located in the Baltic Sea. For a month now, fingers have been … Lire la suite The Norwegian fear of potential Russian attacks
In Iran, it’s not just about the veil
Unless you live in a cave, you must have heard about the massive protests and public defiance against the authorities happening in Iran. It all started with the murder of … Lire la suite In Iran, it’s not just about the veil
Norwegian test 101
I have been silent on this blog for a while because I was getting ready to take a Norwegian test in the hope to make it to the B2 level, … Lire la suite Norwegian test 101
Teachers strike in Norway
Ah, finally a « normal » going back to school for pupils all over the world! Normal schedules, no zoom classes, strong programs… Except in Norway, where teachers started the school year … Lire la suite Teachers strike in Norway
Freya, the walrus of discord
During the whole summer, the pictures and videos of Freya the walrus from the Arctic having fun, tanning and damaging boats in the port of Oslo traveled around the world, … Lire la suite Freya, the walrus of discord
Majorca aborted: holiday crisis at Bergen airport
Two airplanes at destination of the Spanish island of Majorca ended up not getting in the air from Bergen Flesland airport, leaving 188 passengers eager for sun and fun stranded … Lire la suite Majorca aborted: holiday crisis at Bergen airport
In Norway too, electricity prices are bananas
Yesterday, prices of electricity in the south of Norway reached NOK 3.26 per kilowatt hour, or around 0.33 euros. The website Norway Today described this price as « the second highest … Lire la suite In Norway too, electricity prices are bananas
Anger
I haven’t reacted to the latest big news, in Norway and the world, because my parents have been visiting from France and it took all my energy to translate, organize … Lire la suite Anger
Being bi and proud
Yes, this time it’s about me and not Norway, although this country provided me with a safe space where I could reflect on and explore more my own queerness, despite … Lire la suite Being bi and proud
17th of May, national (drunk) Norwegian day
I explained briefly what the 17th of May is all about with the last article, but I am getting more into details here. Let’s start with the origins of that … Lire la suite 17th of May, national (drunk) Norwegian day
May in Norway
I haven’t been able to write in a while because I am working a lot. Indeed, it’s May in Norway! The highest peak of the season for everyone involved in … Lire la suite May in Norway
About finding a job in Norway as a foreigner
Still nauseated by the results of the French elections’ first round, I decided to write about something else and will come to it later back. This time, I’m tackling a … Lire la suite About finding a job in Norway as a foreigner
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