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A 1,000-year-old structure found under Norway’s sea may reveal how whales were once trapped

In western Norway, a quiet underwater discovery is drawing attention from archaeologists and historians who study early coastal life. Beneath the seabed near a narrow channel in Grindasundet, close to the village of Telavåg in Øygarden, researchers have identified a long stone formation that appears to have been deliberately constructed.…

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Direct ferry from UK to Norway could be restored after 18 years

The connection has been out of service since September 2008

The Independent UK

World’s longest road tunnel takes drivers on a 20-minute journey without daylight beneath Norway’s mountains

Traveling through tunnels is usually just a normal part of a trip, but the Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is something special. The tunnel is 15.2 miles long and goes under a mountain range that looks like it came straight out of a movie. Drivers can go through the tunnel for…

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Why Oslo and Bergen make the perfect family cool-cation

With pastel harbours, mountain trails, world-class museums and waffles on fjord cruises, family-friendly Oslo and Bergen prove that a cool-cation can be magical

Evening Standard

“I almost cried when I first saw John Frusciante live. But when I got involved in extreme music, people would say, ‘Don’t mention RHCP’”: How Arve Isdal carved his own extreme metal path with Enslaved – and became Norway’s answer to Slash

The blues-schooled shredder shows off some unlikely examples in his guitar collection, explains why he quit an Iron Maiden icon’s band and shares the fate of his supergroup with Dani Filth, Rob Caggiano and John Tempesta

Guitar World

Nielsen: Clarinet Concerto; Helios; Symphony No 5 album review – suavity and elegance from Gardner’s Bergen Phil

The teeming textures of Nielsen’s 5th symphony are controlled with care and refinement by Edward Gardner, with the Bergen Philharmonic – and soloist Alessandro Carbonare – outstanding

The Guardian - UK

Can cruising be emission-free? Havila Voyages plans the world’s longest climate-neutral cruise

Havila Voyages is the latest cruise line to work on a more sustainable cruise, as calls for greener cruising increase worldwide.

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Twenty-four hours in Bergen: Experiencing the rise of Norwegian football at one of the country’s most promising clubs

Norway are on the rise in the football world - so FourFourTwo headed to Bergen to find out what all the fuss is about

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Inside Norway's project to build the world's longest and deepest subsea road beneath its fjords

The Rogaland fixed link, or simply Rogfast, will be about 26.7km long and 390m at the deepest point under the sea when completed.

Euronews

Starmer: UK and Norway two of best-placed countries for carbon capture

The Prime Minister travelled to Bergen to meet his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store to mark a new green industrial partnership.

Evening Standard

Beyond The Gates festival announces headliner King Diamond and 7 others for 2025

The Bergen black/death metal weekender will return from July 30 to August 2

Metal Hammer

Lauren Davidson on incredible journey from delivery driver to SK Brann pro

Lauren Davidson on whirlwind football journey as Scotland internationalist goes from delivery driver to full-time professional in Bergen, Norway.

The National (Scotland)

'We had them rocking' - Proud Stephen Robinson reflects on St Mirren Euro defeat

Stephen Robinson has insisted St Mirren had SK Brann on the ropes before a late one-two suckerpunch in Bergen.

The National (Scotland)

Ayunga insists St Mirren cannot afford 'pinch me' moment against SK Brann

Jonah Ayunga has insisted St Mirren cannot afford a ‘pinch me’ moment in Bergen if they are to progress in the UEFA Conference League.

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Jonah Ayunga insists St Mirren are full of belief ahead of SK Brann Euro decider

Jonah Ayunga has insisted St Mirren will travel to Bergen full of belief ahead of their UEFA Conference League second-leg qualifier against SK Brann.

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Take a tour of Bergen, Frida Escobedo's bold debut New York condo with Workstead interiors

An exclusive first look inside Bergen, Mexican architect Frida Escobedo’s debut condo project in New York, with interiors by Brooklyn design studio Workstead

The Guardian - UK

Reindeer skins and sonic looms: Borealis music festival dives into Sámi culture

At the Norwegian event, creators from Europe’s only Indigenous nation used kettles, synthpop and recordings of salmon to create music that drew on their often threatened traditions

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Aurora hunting: What it's like to chase the northern lights along Norway's dramatic coastline

Experience the wonder of the northern lights aboard the iconic Hurtigruten Coastal Express. See what you can expect from an Astronomy Voyage and hear from the people who took part in this adventure to the top of the world.

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The surprise trip that could be the best way to see the northern lights

Here’s how to have a floating holiday under the technicolour waltz of the aurora borealis

The Guardian - UK

From Transylvania to Santa’s village: eight of Europe’s best winter train journeys

These epic winter rail trips are only the start of the adventure – taking you to small ski resorts, mighty fjords and romantic cities

Cycling News

'Re-watching the last kilometre still gives me goosebumps' - Annemiek van Vleuten chooses her seven greatest victories

In a career with Classics victories, Giro d'Italia and Tour de France wins, rainbow jerseys and Olympic gold what will make number 1?

Newcastle Herald

Landmark site at gateway to Newcastle deserves a show-stopping plan

I COMPLETELY agree with Bradley Perrett's vision for the remaining Honeysuckle development ("Honeysuckle idea simply sucks", Newcastle Herald, 10/11), the supposed centrepiece of the city's waterfront development. No one would deny the need for more social and affordable housing, but not on the remaining section of Honeysuckle. There is an…

The Guardian - UK

‘I loved drifting along the canals’: readers’ best unsung city breaks in Europe

From Bergen to Córdoba, our tipsters share brilliant breaks in some of Europe’s less famous cities

The Guardian - UK

‘I learned to lower the threshold’: Karl Ove Knausgaard on his process, passions and life after My Struggle

As the second in a new series of books is published in English, the writer talks candidly about laying himself and his family bare on the page, and his interest in black metal and transhumanism

Leeds Live

Little known city with stunning fjords, forests and walks you can fly to from Leeds Bradford Airport

A place where you will take a thousand pictures, Bergen welcomes you to its historic waterfront and up its exciting mountain trials

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