Photo: Robert F. Bukaty/Scanpix

Not just clowning around

News and events // 25/02/2010 //

Have you seen them madly sweeping the ice dressed in their clown pants? The Norwegian men’s curling team has attracted widespread attention at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver thanks to its conspicuous attire.

Norway vs. Slovenia in Davis Cup

News and events // 08/03/2010 //

The first round of Davis Cup took place during the weekend 5th to the 7th of March. Norway met Slovenia, and the tie was played at Riksanlegget in Oslo.

Alexander Rybak in Ljubljana

News and events // 24/02/2010 //

The Slovene finale for the Eurovision Song Contest (EMA) has a tradition of inviting the international Eurovision winner from the previous year to participate in the show. Alexander Rybak was no exception, and on Sunday 21st of February he performed before an eager Slovene audience.

Ice transformed into music

News and events // 18/02/2010 //

At the Ice Music Festival in Geilo, the timing of the concerts is set by the moon and the music takes its resonance from the weather. Innovative use of nature’s own materials is front and centre at this one-of-a-kind music festival.

Anette Sagen - first official ski jumper in the new Holmenkollen

News and events // 05/03/2010 //

The official opening of the new ski jumping facilities in Holmenkollen, Oslo, took place in the evening on Wednesday the 3rd of March. The Norwegian female ski jumper, Anette Sagen, got the honor of making the first official jump.

Larvik HK visits Ljubljana

News and events // 22/02/2010 //

Larvik HK made a short visit to Ljubljana in connection with their match on Friday 19th of February against Krim Mercator in the handball Champions League. The Norwegian ambassador, Guro Katharina H. Vikør, invited the team to lunch the day before their important match. Larvik HK had never won against Krim Mercator in Ljubljana, and was therefore determined on victory this time.

A perfect winter in Norway

It is possible to swim with the orca whales from October to January in Tysfjord.
Photo: Solvin Zankl/Tysfjord Turistsenter

News and events // 11/02/2010 //

Norway has much to offer tourists in the winter: snow, mountains, fjords and the unique culture of the Sámi people. We invited Audun Pettersen, one of the people most actively involved in Norway’s tourist industry, to tell us about some of the activities he would recommend.

O'Horten premiere

News and events // 05/02/2010

On the 3rd of February the Norwegian movie O’Horten had its Slovene premiere at Kinodvor. The cinema was filled up and the leading actor of the movie, Bård Owe, was present at the showing.

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ljubljana