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Random Thoughts on Norway
http://randomthoughtsonnorway.blogspot.com/
Living abroad, Random Thoughts on Norway is my way of keeping somewhat mentally involved with what is going on back home. I write about a broad range of topics related to Norway, Norwegians, Norwegian culture, politics, society, etc.
- Added on: Mar 11th, 2008
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Author: Quenut
- Listed in: Culture Politics
- Tags: norway norwegian history norwegian culture norwegian politics norwegian society
Recent Posts
Here we go again
Here we go again. I'm not really referring to the recent election, which gave the red-green (centre-left) Labour-led government another four years in office. Given that there hasn't emerged any credible alternative on the slightly-to-the-right side o...
April 20, 8.30 p.m.
When I checked the calendar this morning, it said April 20. Normally that would spell out springtime in bold letters. But then again, I guess I'm not living anywhere normal, at least not weatherwise. Driving home this evening I took this picture with...
Beware of Islamic oppression of the Samis!
Anyone following the Norwegian news the last couple of weeks could not have escaped to notice the debate about whether or not to allow the hijab in the police force. Some arguments in favor of allowing it has been presented, and many good ones agains...
Eavesdropping neighbors
So, it seems that our Swedish neighbors are eavesdropping on us. Listening on our phone calls and reading our emails. With the so called FRA act or FRA law, the Swedish government is at least given the opportunity to do so. Effective from January 1 2...
Norway, a.k.a. anti-semite #1
After a relatively long, unannounced break, I am once again back in business, writing on my blog. As some non-Norwegians may know, but certainly all Norwegians are aware of, Norway take great pride in being a peaceful and peace-loving nation, as the ...
Convoy time!!
So that was it. 2008 is over, and our calendar reads 2009. I hope you all had a great Christmas, and wish you all the best for this year.This year, I spent Christmas in Liverpool, but I am now back home, up north. And, oh my, it really feels like up ...
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