EXPLAINED: Bergen | Vintage Vibes

In 1970, an unidentified woman was found dead in Norway's Isdalen valley. 56 long years later, her identity and the full story behind her death remain unresolved to date

The Isdal Woman mystery began in November 1970, when a burned body was discovered in Norway’s remote Isdalen Valley near Bergen. Investigators found unusual clues, including belongings with identifying labels removed, two suitcases containing wigs and clothes, and notes that appeared to record hotel stays under different names. Her identity…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Dutch federation U-turn on under-23 cuts with appointment of Chantal van den Broek-Blaak as women's U23 national coach

'I hope not only to help young talents progress athletically, but also to inspire them in their development as people and athletes' says retired Dutch rider, after KNWU made cuts to U23 programme

Cycling News · May 16

From Vienna to Bergen: The best places to watch the Eurovision 2026 grand final

From bars to live music venues and public arenas, Eurovision Song Contest fans will be spoilt for choice when it comes to viewing options for Saturday's Grand Final.

Euronews · May 16

“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 · Sep 8, 2025

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 · Sep 5, 2025

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.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

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

FourFourTwo · May 27, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Dec 16, 2024

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 · Nov 15, 2024