Bergen, pizza, drugs and rock’n roll
In the news last week, I saw that the pizza place San Marino, one of the favorite to order from where it’s located at Landås (and more recently Laksevåg), got … Lire la suite Bergen, pizza, drugs and rock’n roll
Auteur : Florence Massena
French freelance journalist who landed to Norway after six years in Lebanon.
Time to help the victims of the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey
The ground shook, in the night, on February 6 at a magnitude of 7.8, in Syria and Turkey. As it is a very high magnitude, the impacts were formidable and … Lire la suite Time to help the victims of the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey
Wine frenzy around Burgundy release
This week in Bergen, around 20 people spent a whole night (during a coastal storm!!) standing in front of an alcohol shop called Vinmopolet in order to have a chance … Lire la suite Wine frenzy around Burgundy release
God Jul! A guide to Christmas in Vikingland
I know, I know, I’m quite late for this one but I honestly didn’t have the time, between family time, work and more family time but this time in France. … Lire la suite God Jul! A guide to Christmas in Vikingland
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
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
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