Norway

King Harald celebrates Bergen University`s 75th anniversary

It was King Haakon, King Harald’s grandfather, who laid the foundation stone for the University of Bergen, and it happened 75 years ago this year. He spoke at the gala dinner and called the event: “A milestone not only for the history of Bergen and Western Norway, but for the whole of Norway”. King Harald has now overseen the celebration of the University of Bergen’s 75th…
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King Harald opens Sami Parliament

King Harald has opened the ninth Sami Parliament. Crown Prince Haakon was also present at the solemn opening in the city of Karasjok. The Sami Parliament is the Sami people’s elected parliament in Norway. Every four year,s at the same time as the Norwegian parliament election, 39 representatives from 7 constituencies are elected to the Sami Parliament. King Harald said it was an extra…
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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend memorial service for those killed in Kongsberg attack

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit have attended a service in memory of those killed and in consolation for those affected after the attack in Kongsberg. Five people were killed with a bow and arrow in the Norwegian town on October 13th 2021 with another three people injured. The church service took place on Sunday, October 17th 2021. A candle was lit for each of those…
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King Harald approves new Norwegian government

King Harald of Norway has approved the new Norwegian government after Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s Conservative Party was ousted from power during the recent elections. On Tuesday of this week, King Harald held a number of audiences at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Norway

King Harald holds audiences while Norway changes political leadership

In September, the Kingdom of Norway held an ordinary parliamentary election that changed the political situation. The conservative government that has led the kingdom for eight years lost its majority, and the Centre Party and the Labour Party became larger than the conservative and liberal wings. This week, King Harald held the official opening of the parliament (Storting) and declared that…
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