News and events

12. Apr 2021

The coronavirus situation

Information from Norwegian authorities about the coronavirus situation and entry restrictions.

12. Apr 2021

Informasjon om koronasituasjonen

Her finner du lenker til norske, greske og kypriotiske myndigheter med informasjon om koronasituasjonen.

17. Mar 2021

Abel Prize 2021

Lovász and Wigderson have been awarded the Abel Prize 2021 for their foundational contributions to theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics, and their leading role in shaping them into central …

10. Mar 2021

Schools for All

The European Wergeland Centre is implementing the project “Schools for All”, aiming at facilitating the integration of refugee children into local school communities.

09. Mar 2021 | Bergen

The Holberg Prize names philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum as 2021 laureate

Her research interests include ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of literature, feminism, and ethics, as well as animal rights. Nussbaum has also given significant scholarly …

01. Mar 2021 | Press release

Norway to strengthen green collaboration with EU

Norway has technology and expertise that is vital for Europe’s green transition.

03. Feb 2021 | Press release

Norway’s Prime Minister to be Patron of the Ocean Decade Alliance

The Prime Minister has agreed to be a Patron of the Ocean Decade Alliance. Norway is now one of the largest contributors to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).

28. Dec 2020

Fairy tales from the forests and seas of Norway

"Fairy tales from the forests and seas of Norway" is a podcast adapted into Greek. You can listen to a Norwegian fairy tale once a month until March.

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Values and priorities

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Norwegian society

Modern Norway is characterised by a high level of welfare, gender equality and economic stability.

Energy and marine resources

Arts and culture

European cooperation

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