Bergen and the « crazy taxi » case
A taxi got in a crazy ride in a popular area of Bergen during the night of the 13th of May, destroying private and public places on the way, to … Lire la suite Bergen and the « crazy taxi » case
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« Russ » season in Norway, or end of high school partying gone wild
Every year in the weeks leading up to the 17th of May celebration, you can see kids dressed in red or blue customized overalls all over town. They are taking … Lire la suite « Russ » season in Norway, or end of high school partying gone wild
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
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
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
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
Meanwhile in Norway... 