Capital city politics, business, culture, and local events from Oslo
A mother's shocking account of an incident during Oslo's children's parade has sparked widespread online discussion on the Oslo Debatten forum, with over 1,000 searches for 'oslodebatten'. The story has become a trending local societal issue in Norway's capital.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway suddenly cancelled her balcony greeting during Constitution Day celebrations at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The palace hasn't provided an official explanation, though the Crown Princess has a known chronic lung condition.
Norway's Constitution Day parade in Oslo drew a record 200,000 participants, up from 180,000 in 2025. The event featured the royal family, school bands, and a children's procession with no major incidents.
Norway celebrates its Constitution Day on May 17 with parades, flags, and the royal family on the Oslo palace balcony. Search interest spikes before the event as people look for program details and weather.
Princess Astrid, sister of King Harald V of Norway, has been admitted to Rikshospitalet in Oslo at age 94. The Royal Court confirmed she is receiving medical care but did not disclose the nature of her illness.
Norway's Constitution Day on May 17 will see over 100,000 spectators in Oslo for the main parade, with thousands of community events nationwide. No major weather warnings are in effect for the capital.
Equinor released its Q1 2026 financial results on May 10, 2026, covering revenue, net income, and production. The results impact the Oslo Stock Exchange and Norwegian oil revenues, with high public and investor interest.