Norway
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On a National holiday of Norway there were customs of dressing up in traditional costumes and joining the celebrations with a parade through town. Bergen centrum was filled with people watching the parade.
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The police estimated that 30000 to 40000 persons participated in the International Workers' Day rally in Oslo. In addition to several trade union members, other political groups such as the pro-Israel and pro-Palestine movements attended the rally.
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Norway celebrates Labour Day, Norwegian PM minister holds his speech at Youngstorvet in Oslo in front of a big crowd.
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The Norwegian parliament building was evacuated after a short-circuit of an electrical system. Nobody was hurt, and the building has now reopened.
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Canadian pop musician, actor, and singer-songwriter Justin Bieber performed for a second time at Telenor Arena in Oslo. He will hold a total of three concerts in Norway as a part of a world tour.
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Several teenagers wait outside Grand Hotel in Oslo in hopes of seeing Justin Bieber's dancers whom are staying at the hotel. Bieber is holding three concerts in Oslo, but he is staying at a different hotel.
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Her Royal Highness Mette-Marit, attends the Coop Environmental Award at the National Theatre.
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Albania's Hamdi Salihi scores in the 67th minute of a football game at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway.
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Oslo, Norway's most populous and largest city, is full of diversity when it comes to landscape. From urban light gardens to low-lit mountain trails, this city will never leave one visually destimulated.
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Holmenkollbakken is a large ski jumping hill located in Oslo, Norway. It is the centerpiece of the city. With a capacity for 30,000 spectators it is home of various competitions year round. It is also home of the Norwegian Ski Museum.
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by Alan Ramsey
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) occur when electrons in the Earth's atmosphere interact with plasma ejected from the surface of the Sun during solar storms. The 11-year cycle of solar activity is currently at its peak.
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Alexander Legkov wins the 50 KM cross-country race at Holmenkollen during FIS Cross Country World Cup. In second place came Martin Johnsrud Sundby, and third place went to Ilia Chernousov.
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Eric Frenzel wins 5 seconds before Akito Watabe during the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Holmenkollen, Oslo.
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The Government of Norway hosts an international conference on the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons. After a day in working sessions many key people gathered at City Hall for food, drinks and entertainment.
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President of Myanmar Thein Sein and Norwegian PM Jens Stoltenberg meet in Oslo to discuss the future relationship between the two countries.


































































