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Lúpína Gets Transparently Honest On MARGLYTTA
Debuting under her artist moniker Lúpína with the 2023 ringluð, Oslo-based Nína Solveig Andersen presents her innermost thoughts and emotions through a Scandi-pop fusion on her latest album MARGLYTTA. “I’m trying to be more confident on stage,” is the first thing Nína…
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Hurray! The “Oslo” Tree Is Up!
Despite being cut down right here in Iceland, old habits die hard and the grand Christmas tree in front of Parliament is still called “the Oslo tree”. As Vísir reports, the tree will be lit on Sunday at 16:00, but was erected…
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Iceland’s Last “Oslo Tree” Badly Damaged By Storm
Last Monday’s storm so badly damaged the Austurvöllur Christmas tree that it is officially out of service. RÚV reports that the last victim of last Monday’s windstorm is the Christmas tree that is traditionally erected at Austurvöllur, in front of parliament. Although…
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Oslo Tree Lit Up For The Last Time
An Icelandic tradition over 60 years old draws to a close this year, as the Oslo Tree was lit on Austurvöllur for the last time. RÚV reports that the City of Reykjavík has decided that this year will be the last time…
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Iceland’s Next Christmas Tree Cut Down In Norway
The next Christmas tree to be erected at Austurvöllur has been felled in Norway, and will soon arrive in Iceland. In a Facebook post from Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson, the mayor can be seen with the deputy mayor of Oslo, Khamshajiny…
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Norway Changes Mind, Will Send Christmas Tree After All
Icelanders need no longer worry about where their next Austurvöllur Christmas tree will come from, as city officials in Oslo have decided to continue sending Christmas trees to Iceland. Norwegian media service Osloby reports the Oslo Business Council examined the situation at…