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27 February 2024
The “Garibaldi” aircraft carrier and the “San Giorgio” ship are engaged in the Nordic Response 2024 exercise in Norway

The Italian Ambassador to Oslo Stefano Nicoletti went to Harstad, in the north of Norway, where he boarded the aircraft carrier “Garibaldi”  of our Navy which is participating, together with the ship “San Giorgio” , in the military exercise multinational Nordic Response 2024. The aim of the exercise is coordination between the Armed Forces of […]

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23 February 2024
On the occasion of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

On the occasion of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ambassadors of the EU countries in Norway made their voices heard united in a film that we invite you to view and met in front of the Norwegian Parliament to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukraine. Watch the solidarity video made by […]

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23 February 2024
Help us prevent avalanche accidents in Norway

The number of tourists who want to go ski mountaineering in the Norwegian mountains is increasing every year. Most avalanche fatalities occur in Troms County! A constantly updated avalanche warning is available on the Varsom website and app. It is important to read the warnings in their entirety and only go on ski mountaineering excursions […]

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2 February 2024
Iceland | Vulcanic eruption, avalanche risk and snow storms

The volcanic eruption activities of the past weeks in the Grindavik area (Reykjanes peninsula) are currently dormant. Monitoring by the Authorities remains constant, as they believe it is premature to consider them concluded. Grindavik and the surrounding area still remain closed and off limits, with excursions prohibited. The meteorological service has issued a yellow warning […]

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2 February 2024
February 3: Bodø becomes European Capital of Culture 2024

Among the events of great interest of Bodø2024 is the historical route Via Querinissima, a historical route of European interest. Via Querinissima arises from the memory of the journey of the Venetian merchant Pietro Querini who was shipwrecked in 1431 on the remote island of Røst, in the Lofoten Islands, writing a precious diary on […]

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29 January 2024
Call for sponsors for 2024 National Day Event

The Embassy of Italy in Oslo is looking for sponsors who wish to be involved in the organization of the National Day, which will take place in Oslo between the end of May and thefirst week of June in a prestigious theater of the city and cultural events connected to it (concert, promotion of specific […]

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15 January 2024
Norway: strong wind and avalanche risk

Very strong winds are causing significant disruption to air, maritime, car and rail traffic in almost all regions of northern Norway, including the counties of Trøndelag, Nordland and Troms og Finmark, with numerous flights canceled at various airports. Snowstorms reduce visibility and may cause road closures. The orange alert was issued due to the high […]

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12 January 2024
Iceland: Volcanic activity

In recent days, no significant activity has been recorded in the volcanic area around Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula, where a new strong eruption began on January 14th. However, the affected area remains closed and excursions are prohibited. The Blue Lagoon tourist site has partially reopened. The eruption area on the Reykjanes peninsula is constantly […]

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2 January 2024
Iceland | Volcanic activity and avalanche risk

The Icelandic civil protection authorities have issued a yellow alert signal for the Reykjanes volcanic area, where a strong volcanic eruption began on 18 December in the area north of the town of Grindavik and the Svartsengi geothermal plant. The roads near the eruption site remain partly closed. The paths and tracks around the Fagradalsfjall […]

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19 December 2023
Iceland | Volcanic eruption near Grindavík

On the evening of 18 December 2023, a strong volcanic eruption affected the Grindavik area, on the Reykjanes peninsula and near the Svartsengi geothermal plant, as well as in the Blue Lagoon tourist area. The eruption could last 7 to 10 days. Roads to the eruption area are closed. The road to Keflavik airport could […]

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