Podcasts about Oslo

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Overcoming Heights: Sindre's Journey to Trust & Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sola skinte klart over Oslo, og Vigeland Park lå badet i et mykt lys.En: The sun shone brightly over Oslo, and Vigeland Park lay bathed in soft light.No: Trærne sto stolte og grønne, som om de voktet over de mange skulpturene.En: The trees stood proud and green, as if guarding the many sculptures.No: Besøkende spaserte langs stiene, noen med kameraer, andre med kaffekopper.En: Visitors strolled along the paths, some with cameras, others with coffee cups.No: Det var en perfekt dag for en tur, og i dag hadde Sindre bestemt seg for å møte frykten sin.En: It was a perfect day for a walk, and today Sindre had decided to face his fear.No: Sindre, Astrid og Lars hadde møtt hverandre ved inngangen til parken tidlig om morgenen.En: Sindre, Astrid, and Lars had met each other at the park entrance early in the morning.No: Sindre var alltid entusiastisk når det kom til friluftsliv, men det var én ting som alltid satt en demper på humøret hans – høyder.En: Sindre was always enthusiastic when it came to outdoor activities, but there was one thing that always dampened his spirits – heights.No: Men denne gangen ville han vise at han kunne overvinne dette.En: But this time he wanted to show that he could overcome it.No: Astrid, som alltid fant glede i å motivere vennene sine, smilte bredt.En: Astrid, who always found joy in motivating her friends, smiled widely.No: "Dette blir spennende, Sindre!En: "This will be exciting, Sindre!No: Du greier det!En: You can do it!"No: " sa hun og klappet ham på skulderen.En: she said, patting him on the shoulder.No: Lars, som alltid hadde kameraet sitt klart, så frem til å fange både landskapet og vennenes uttrykk på film.En: Lars, who always had his camera ready, looked forward to capturing both the landscape and his friends' expressions on film.No: De fulgte stien som slynget seg gjennom parken.En: They followed the path that wound through the park.No: Skulpturene ble større og mer intrigante etter hver sving, men Sindre kunne ikke helt nyte dem.En: The sculptures grew larger and more intriguing with each turn, but Sindre couldn't quite enjoy them.No: I tankene hans vokste tanken om det høye utsiktspunktet de nærmet seg.En: In his mind, the thought of the high vantage point they were approaching loomed.No: Lars, som knipset bilder, kastet et varmt blikk mot ham.En: Lars, snapping pictures, cast a warm glance at him.No: "Jeg gleder meg til å få noen fantastiske bilder der oppe!En: "I can't wait to get some amazing pictures up there!"No: "Da de nådde den bratte delen av ruten, stanset Sindre.En: When they reached the steep part of the route, Sindre stopped.No: Blikket hans stirret på den tilsynelatende endeløse bakken foran dem.En: His gaze fixed on the seemingly endless hill before them.No: Hendene hans skalv, og hjertet banket fortere.En: His hands trembled, and his heart beat faster.No: Han visste at dette øyeblikket ville komme, men nå som det var her, føltes det umulig å fortsette.En: He knew this moment would come, but now that it was here, it felt impossible to continue.No: Astrid snudde seg og så uttrykket i ansiktet hans.En: Astrid turned and saw the expression on his face.No: "Sindre, alt er i orden.En: "Sindre, everything is fine.No: Vi er her sammen.En: We're here together."No: " Lars senket kameraet og gikk bort til ham.En: Lars lowered his camera and walked over to him.No: "Vi kan gå sakte, stoppe når du trenger det," tilbød han rolig.En: "We can go slowly, stop when you need it," he offered calmly.No: Sindre tok et dypt pust.En: Sindre took a deep breath.No: Skulle han innrømme frykten sin?En: Should he admit his fear?No: Se fremfor seg, lo han litt nervøst.En: Looking ahead, he laughed a little nervously.No: "Jeg.En: "I...No: Jeg er ikke så glad i høyder," sa han endelig.En: I'm not very fond of heights," he finally said.No: Astrid nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Astrid nodded understandingly.No: "Det er ikke noe galt i det, Sindre.En: "There's nothing wrong with that, Sindre.No: Vi hjelper deg.En: We'll help you."No: "Med vennenes støtte, tok Sindre de første, vaklende stegene oppover stien.En: With his friends' support, Sindre took the first, shaky steps up the path.No: De gå opp langsomt, stoppet når han trengte det.En: They walked up slowly, stopped when he needed it.No: Samtalene deres var lettende, og snart følte Sindre seg lettere til sinns.En: Their conversations were soothing, and soon Sindre felt lighter in spirit.No: Da de endelig nådde toppen, var utsikten formidabel.En: When they finally reached the top, the view was formidable.No: Oslo strakte seg ut i det fjerne, vakker og uendelig.En: Oslo stretched out in the distance, beautiful and endless.No: Sindre pustet tungt, men ansiktet hans lyste opp med en blanding av lettelse og stolthet.En: Sindre breathed heavily, but his face lit up with a mix of relief and pride.No: "Du gjorde det!En: "You did it!"No: " utbrøt Astrid, og ga ham en klem.En: exclaimed Astrid, giving him a hug.No: Lars tok frem kameraet igjen for å fange øyeblikket.En: Lars brought out his camera again to capture the moment.No: Sindre smilte bredt for fotografiet, ikke bare over hva han hadde overvunnet, men også over støtte fra sine venner som hadde hjulpet ham dit.En: Sindre smiled broadly for the photo, not just over what he had overcome, but also over the support from his friends who had helped him there.No: På vei tilbake gjennom parken, visste Sindre at han hadde vunnet mer enn bare en kamp mot frykten.En: On the way back through the park, Sindre knew he had won more than just a battle against fear.No: Han hadde forstått betydningen av å stole på andre, og verdien av vennskap blev klarere enn noen gang.En: He had understood the importance of trusting others, and the value of friendship became clearer than ever.No: Og med den innsikten, følte han seg klarere og tryggere, ikke bare på høyden, men i livet generelt.En: And with that insight, he felt clearer and more secure, not just about heights, but in life in general. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintebathed: badetproud: stolteguarding: voktetstrolled: spaserteentrance: inngangenenthusiastic: entusiastiskoutdoor: friluftslivdampened: demperspirits: humøretmotivate: motiverecapturing: fangelandscape: landskapetvantage: utsiktspunktetsteep: brattetrembled: skjalvvantage point: utsiktspunktsoothing: lindrenderelief: lettelseformidable: formidabelsecured: tryggereovercome: overvinneinsight: innsiktfaintly: svaktenthralling: fengslendeloosening: løsneexpressions: uttrykkhesitant: tvilendeobstacles: hindringerambling: vandre

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Family: Lars' Courage at the Munchmuseet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte klart over Oslo denne sommerdagen, og folk strømmet til Munchmuseet.En: The sun shone brightly over Oslo on this summer day, and people flocked to the Munchmuseet.No: De store vinduene slapp inn sollyset som danset over de ikoniske kunstverkene.En: The large windows let in sunlight that danced over the iconic artworks.No: Rommet var stort, og fylt med lyder av hvisking og sporadiske latterkuler fra turister som beundret maleriene.En: The room was spacious and filled with the sounds of whispers and sporadic laughter from tourists admiring the paintings.No: Lars sto alene i hjørnet av et av de mest kjente rommene.En: Lars stood alone in the corner of one of the most famous rooms.No: Besøkende samlet seg rundt «Skrik», men Lars' tanker var andre steder.En: Visitors gathered around "Skrik", but Lars' thoughts were elsewhere.No: Dette var første gangen han deltok på en familiegjenforening.En: This was his first time attending a family reunion.No: Han hadde alltid unngått dem, følt seg som en outsider.En: He had always avoided them, feeling like an outsider.No: Nå var han her, håpende på å finne sin plass blant dem.En: Now he was here, hoping to find his place among them.No: Anita og Odin, hans slektninger, var i nærheten.En: Anita and Odin, his relatives, were nearby.No: Anita var alltid en person Lars hadde sett opp til.En: Anita was someone Lars had always looked up to.No: Hun var selvsikker, med en evne til å få andre til å føle seg velkomne.En: She was confident, with an ability to make others feel welcome.No: Han husket hvordan hun pleide å smile til ham i familien sammenkomster da han var liten, som en solstråle som lyste opp en regnfull dag.En: He remembered how she used to smile at him during family gatherings when he was little, like a sunbeam lighting up a rainy day.No: Lars kjente en trang til å nærme seg dem, men tvilen holdt ham tilbake.En: Lars felt a desire to approach them, but doubt held him back.No: Tankene kranglet i hodet hans.En: Thoughts argued in his head.No: Hva om de ikke brydde seg om å bli kjent med ham?En: What if they didn't care to get to know him?No: Frykten for avvisning var sterk.En: The fear of rejection was strong.No: Han stirret på «Skrik».En: He stared at "Skrik".No: Ansiktet på maleriet så ut til å ha fanget hans indre følelser perfekt.En: The face in the painting seemed to have perfectly captured his inner feelings.No: Kanskje dette var øyeblikket.En: Maybe this was the moment.No: Kanskje det var tid til å åpne opp.En: Maybe it was time to open up.No: Han samlet motet sitt, tok et dypt åndedrag og gikk mot Anita og Odin.En: He gathered his courage, took a deep breath, and walked toward Anita and Odin.No: Med skjelvende stemme begynte Lars å fortelle en historie fra familiens fortid, en hemmelighet som hadde levd i understrømmen av deres relasjoner.En: With a trembling voice, Lars began to tell a story from the family's past, a secret that had lived in the undercurrents of their relationships.No: Historien var om oldefaren deres, en mann med drømmer om å bli kunstner, akkurat som Munch.En: The story was about their great-grandfather, a man with dreams of becoming an artist, just like Munch.No: Han hadde kjempet med sine egne demoner, men hans mot og kreative ånd hadde forent familien i vanskelige tider.En: He had battled his own demons, but his courage and creative spirit had united the family in tough times.No: Anita lyttet oppmerksomt.En: Anita listened attentively.No: Øynene hennes glitret med en ny forståelse, og Odin nikket bekreftende.En: Her eyes sparkled with a new understanding, and Odin nodded in agreement.No: De delte også sine egne historier, små brikker av familien som syntes å finne sine plasser i et større puslespill.En: They also shared their own stories, small pieces of the family that seemed to find their places in a larger puzzle.No: Da Lars var ferdig, kjente han en ro som han aldri hadde følt før.En: When Lars was finished, he felt a calmness he had never felt before.No: Det var som om «Skrik» hadde gitt ham tillatelse til å rope ut sine bekymringer, og han hadde blitt hørt.En: It was as if "Skrik" had given him permission to shout out his worries, and he had been heard.No: Familiebåndene hadde begynt å bli sterkere, bruer ble bygget over avstander ingen tidligere hadde krysset.En: Family bonds had begun to strengthen, bridges were being built over distances no one had crossed before.No: Lars sto der sammen med Anita og Odin, omgitt av mesterverkene, men han følte seg som om han nettopp hadde skapt et eget kunstverk — båndet som nå knyttet dem nærmere.En: Lars stood there with Anita and Odin, surrounded by masterpieces, but he felt as if he had just created his own artwork — the bond that now brought them closer.No: Denne gangen hadde frykten ikke vunnet.En: This time, fear had not won.No: Solen fortsatte å skinne, og Lars visste at han hadde funnet sin plass i familien.En: The sun continued to shine, and Lars knew he had found his place in the family. Vocabulary Words:flocked: strømmeticonic: ikoniskespacious: stortsporadic: sporadiskeadmiring: beundretreunion: gjenforeningoutsider: outsidersunbeam: solstråledesire: trangdoubt: tvilenargued: krangletcapture: fangetunderstanding: forståelsecreative: kreativespirit: åndattentively: oppmerksomtsparkled: glitretnodded: nikketpuzzle: puslespillcalmness: ropermission: tillatelseworries: bekymringershout: ropestrengthen: bli sterkeremasterpieces: mesterverkenetrembling: skjelvendebonds: båndrejection: avvisningdemons: demonerbridges: bruer

I denne episoden inviterer jeg deg til en guidet Yoga Nidra– en kraftfull form for dyp hvile.Yoga Nidra kalles ofte «yogisk søvn», men du er våken heleveien mens kroppen og nervesystemet får roe ned og finne dyp restitusjon. Finn et rolig sted, legg deg godt til rette, og la deg bliguidet inn i en tilstand av indre stillhet og balansert energi. ✨ Yoga Nidra er mer enn avspenning. Forskning viser at denne hvilende meditasjonsformen aktiverer vagusnerven, reduserer stresshormoner og øker hjertevariabilitet (HRV) – tydelige tegn på et mer regulert og balansert nervesystem. 

According to the investigation by Dagens Næringsliv (DN), Jeffrey Epstein played a pivotal and active role in securing millions of dollars in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the International Peace Institute (IPI), a UN-affiliated think tank headed by Terje Rød-Larsen. In 2013, Epstein arranged and facilitated a meeting between Bill Gates and Rød-Larsen at the Oslo home of Thorbjørn Jagland, then chair of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Emails revealed that Epstein gave Rød-Larsen specific instructions on how to frame the conversation with Gates and pushed aggressively behind the scenes to help IPI receive significant grant money. Following this interaction, IPI received a $2.5 million donation from the Gates Foundation, with additional payments totaling several million more over the years.His involvement raised serious questions, especially in light of his conviction years earlier for sex offenses involving minors. Despite this, he retained enough standing with Gates and IPI leadership to broker philanthropic deals at the highest levels. The investigation paints a clear picture: Epstein wasn't just collecting names—he was actively leveraging them to embed himself in elite diplomatic and philanthropic networks, even after his criminal record was public knowledge.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dn.no/politikk/terje-rod-larsen/bill-gates/jeffrey-epstein/behind-the-scenes-how-jeffrey-epstein-helped-billionaire-bill-gates-fund-un-affiliated-think-tank-projects/2-1-885697

Christoph Gradmann (University of Oslo) joins Merle and Lee to discuss his new book on 20th century tuberculosis in Tanzania seen through the records of Kibong'oto hospital, the main hospital that treated the disease in the region. The conversation begins with some context about Tanzania and its history during and after the colonial period. As a case study, Kibong'oto is important in two ways that comes across the discussion. First, it highlights tuberculosis as a 20th century disease, as opposed to the 19th century disease that appears in most textbooks. Second, it represents a story about biomedicine under difficult conditions - including patient resistance to certain treatments. In the discussion, Christoph points out some of the sources he uses - such as case books - and the changes in their quality over time. Before conclusion, Christoph also reflects on writing his book during Covid and goes into some detail in discussing Covid in Tanzania. 

Amerikanskt företag köper batteriföretaget Northvolt. Israel planerar att ta över Gaza city. Det är kris i landet Sudan. Varför går kompisarna baklänges från Oslo till Köpenhamn? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play.

En desembernatt starter det som blir beskrevet som den verste dødsbrannen i Oslo siden krigen. Folk frykter at det går en pyroman løs. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Heartbeats & Hope: A Life-Changing Summer in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Oslo Operahus blinket i sommersolen, og tiltrakk seg besøkende fra alle verdenshjørner.En: Oslo Operahus glistened in the summer sun, attracting visitors from all corners of the world.No: Blant dem var Sindre, en eventyrlysten reisende som nettopp hadde ankommet fra Bergen.En: Among them was Sindre, an adventurous traveler who had just arrived from Bergen.No: Han var spent på å oppleve alt Oslo hadde å by på.En: He was excited to experience everything Oslo had to offer.No: Selv om han hadde en hjertebetingelse, valgte han å ignorere den.En: Even though he had a heart condition, he chose to ignore it.No: "Ikke nå, ikke på denne ferien," tenkte han.En: "Not now, not on this vacation," he thought.No: På takterrassen sto Kai og så ut mot fjorden.En: On the rooftop terrace stood Kai, looking out towards the fjord.No: Han jobbet på operaen og elsket å hjelpe besøkende.En: He worked at the opera house and loved helping visitors.No: Han la merke til Sindre som så litt blek ut, men fortsatt smilte bredt mens han tok bilder.En: He noticed Sindre, who looked a bit pale but was still smiling broadly as he took pictures.No: Sindre kjente hjertet slå raskere.En: Sindre felt his heart beating faster.No: Det var en kjent følelse, men den skremte ham nå.En: It was a familiar feeling, but it frightened him now.No: Han tok et dypt pust og fortsatte å nyte utsikten.En: He took a deep breath and continued to enjoy the view.No: Men snart ble pusten tyngre, og synet begynte å svikte.En: But soon his breathing became heavier, and his vision began to fail.No: Kai, som hadde sett dette mange ganger før, bestemte seg for å gå bort til ham.En: Kai, who had seen this many times before, decided to approach him.No: "Hei, går det bra?En: "Hey, are you okay?"No: " spurte han vennlig.En: he asked kindly.No: Sindre ønsket å svare, men i stedet snublet han, og Kai grep ham i siste liten.En: Sindre wanted to respond, but instead, he stumbled, and Kai caught him just in time.No: Sindre kollapset, og panikken tok over.En: Sindre collapsed, and panic took over.No: Kai handlet raskt, ringte etter hjelp og ble ved Sindre sin side til ambulansen kom.En: Kai acted quickly, called for help, and stayed by Sindre's side until the ambulance arrived.No: Mens han lå på båre, med oksygenmaske og beroligende ord, begynte Sindre å innse at han ikke kunne ignorere dette lenger.En: While lying on the stretcher, with an oxygen mask and soothing words, Sindre began to realize that he could no longer ignore this.No: På sykehuset våknet han med Kai ved siden av ham.En: At the hospital, he woke up with Kai by his side.No: "Du reddet meg," sa Sindre, takknemlig.En: "You saved me," said Sindre, grateful.No: "Takk for at du ikke lot meg være alene.En: "Thank you for not leaving me alone."No: "Dagene som fulgte gav Sindre tid til å tenke.En: The following days gave Sindre time to think.No: Han forstod viktigheten av omsorg for helsen sin, og at det var greit å ta imot hjelp.En: He understood the importance of taking care of his health and that it was okay to accept help.No: Han så på Kai, som hadde blitt en venn i nødens stund, og smilte.En: He looked at Kai, who had become a friend in a time of need, and smiled.No: "Jeg må endre meg," sa han til seg selv.En: "I must change," he said to himself.No: Fra den dagen bestemte Sindre seg for å lytte til kroppen sin og være åpen for andres støtte.En: From that day on, Sindre decided to listen to his body and be open to the support of others.No: Oslo Operahus, med sin vakre arkitektur og snille mennesker, hadde gitt ham mer enn bare minner.En: Oslo Operahus, with its beautiful architecture and kind people, had given him more than just memories.No: Det hadde gitt ham nye perspektiver.En: It had given him new perspectives.No: Sindre så ut av sykehusvinduet mot fjorden og følte seg mer levende enn noen gang.En: Sindre looked out the hospital window towards the fjord and felt more alive than ever. Vocabulary Words:glistened: blinketcorners: verdenshjørneradventurous: eventyrlystenignore: ignorereterrace: takterrassenfjord: fjordenpale: blekbroadly: bredtfrightened: skremtebreathing: pustenheavier: tyngrevision: synetfail: svikteapproach: gå bort tilkindly: vennligrespond: svarestumbled: snubletcollapsed: kollapsetpanic: panikkstrecher: båresoothing: beroligendegrateful: takknemligimportance: viktighetenremember: minnerperspectives: nye perspektiveralive: levendefinally: sisteacted: handletaccepted: opplevdesupport: støtte

For politikere, PR-folk og pressefolk er Arendalsuka et like sikkert høsttegn som hvitveisen om våren. Enten du skal og allerede har booket deg en oppblåsbar madrass på en stue et sted, eller om du vurderer å ta turen (og kanskje må overnatte i bilen); her er den ultimate guiden for hvordan du bør navigere for å få med deg det beste denne kaotiske uken. Med Nora Rydne, Malene Emilie Rustad, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen. Programleder: Ina Vedde-Fjærestad. Produsenter var Svein Tjeldflåt og Erik Holm-Nyvold. Ansvarlig redaktør Lars Håkon Grønning. Hør E24-podden der du hører podkast. Analyser, nyheter og innsikt i business og næringsliv. E24-podden ble i mai 2025 kåret til årets aktualitetspodkast under Medieprisene i Bergen.

Er det lurt å jobbe for å bevare distriktene når folk vil bo i byene? Bør det være et makstak på antall folk i Oslo? Hvorfor elsker Geir Pollestad Hvem Hva Hvor?

Velkommen til første episode av vår nye serie "Når Biohacking møter medisin»!I denne månedlige spesialen inviterer vi leger og medisinske eksperter til å utforske biohacking i samspill med funksjonell og forebyggende medisin. Første gjest er ingen ringere enn Dr. Fedon Lindberg, som denne gangen snur rollene og intervjuer selve vertskapet – biohackerne Monica Øien Dyvi og Alette Sophie Aubert.

Rådgivende Ingeniørers Forening (RIF)s oppdaterte rapport «Norges tilstand 2025» er en helsesjekk av Norges bygg og infrastruktur. Rapporten gir et tydelig bilde av status og utfordringer innen sektorer som veier, vann, energi, sykehus, skoler og statlige bygg – og peker på løsninger for en mer samfunnssikker og bærekraftig fremtid. I denne episoden hører du samtalene fra da rapporten ble lansert i Polyteknisk Forening. Lytt til samtalene mellom: Politisk kvarter: Veier og jernbane – Norges ryggradSigbjørn Gjelsvik stortingsrepresentant (Sp) og leder av Transport- og kommunikasjonskomiteenMorten Stordalen, stortingsrepresentant (Frp) og medlem av transport- og kommunikasjonskomiteenJone Blikra, stortingsrepresentant (Ap) og medlem av transport- og kommunikasjonskomiteenLiv Kari Eskeland, stortingsrepresentant (H) og medlem av transport- og kommunikasjonskomiteenEgil Hogna, konsernsjef, NorconsultPolitisk kvarter: Energiforsyning og samfunnssikkerhetSunniva Holmås Eidsvoll, gruppeleder for SVs bystyregruppe (SV) og leder for kultur og utdanningsutvalget i Oslo bystyre Sveinung Rotevatn, stortingsrepresentant (V) Eivind Heløe, direktør, Fornybar Norge og leder, Elektroforum Birgit Farstad Larsen, administrerende direktør, COWIPolitisk kvarter: Skoler, sykehus og kommunale bygg – investering i folk og fremtid Helge Eide, områdedirektør samfunn, velferd og demokrati, KS Ståle Clementsen, leder, Overlegeforeningen Rasmus Nord, administrerende direktør, Sweco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In den Oslo-Abkommen wurde vereinbart, dass sich Israel aus den besetzten palästinensischen Gebieten zurückzieht. Dass dies zu einem Palästina geführt hätte, war damals nicht Gegenstand der Verhandlungen, sagt Politologin Muriel Asseburg. Asseburg, Muriel www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Studio 9

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Connections: A Day at an Oslo Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved et lite bord i hjørnet av den koselige kafeen i sentrum av Oslo.En: Sigrid sat at a small table in the corner of the cozy café in downtown Oslo.No: Solen skinnet inn gjennom de store vinduene.En: The sun shone in through the large windows.No: Duften av nytraktet kaffe fylte luften.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.No: Rundt henne snakket Oslo-folk og turister, mens kopper klirret mot fat.En: Around her, Oslo locals and tourists chatted, while cups clinked against saucers.No: Hun hadde en viktig oppgave foran seg.En: She had an important task ahead of her.No: Et freelance grafisk designprosjekt måtte fullføres i dag.En: A freelance graphic design project had to be completed today.No: Klokken tikket, og Sigrid kjente presset.En: The clock was ticking, and Sigrid felt the pressure.No: Hun tastet raskt på laptoppen sin, men så skjedde det noe helt uventet.En: She typed quickly on her laptop, but then something completely unexpected happened.No: Skjermen ble mørk.En: The screen went dark.No: Batteriet var nesten tomt, og laderen fungerte ikke.En: The battery was almost dead, and the charger wasn't working.No: Sigrid så seg rundt.En: Sigrid looked around.No: Alle stikkontakter var i bruk.En: All the power outlets were in use.No: Hun kunne kjenne en knute av panikk i magen.En: She could feel a knot of panic in her stomach.No: Hva skulle hun gjøre nå?En: What was she going to do now?No: Hun vurderte sine alternativer.En: She considered her options.No: Skulle hun spørre det travle personalet om hjelp, eller låne en lader fra noen?En: Should she ask the busy staff for help, or borrow a charger from someone?No: Modig bestemte Sigrid seg for å ta sjansen.En: Bravely, Sigrid decided to take the chance.No: Hun nærmet seg en ung mann ved nabobordet.En: She approached a young man at the neighboring table.No: "Hei," sa hun litt nervøst.En: "Hi," she said a little nervously.No: "Unnskyld, men laptopladeren min virker ikke.En: "Excuse me, but my laptop charger isn't working.No: Har du en lader jeg kan låne?En: Do you have a charger I could borrow?"No: "Mannen, Anders, smilte vennlig.En: The man, Anders, smiled kindly.No: "Selvfølgelig," sa han og rakte henne laderen.En: "Of course," he said, handing her the charger.No: "Jeg har også litt erfaring med grafisk design.En: "I also have some experience with graphic design.No: Trenger du kanskje hjelp med prosjektet ditt?En: Do you maybe need help with your project?"No: "Sigrid nølte, men bestemte seg så.En: Sigrid hesitated but then decided.No: "Gjerne, takk!En: "Gladly, thank you!"No: " svarte hun.En: she replied.No: De to satt sammen og jobbet.En: The two sat together and worked.No: Anders ga nyttige råd og tips.En: Anders gave useful advice and tips.No: Med hans hjelp ble designet bedre enn Sigrid hadde håpet.En: With his help, the design was better than Sigrid had hoped.No: Tiden fløy, og snart var hun ferdig.En: Time flew by, and soon she was done.No: Med et stort lettelsens sukk sendte hun prosjektet til klienten.En: With a huge sigh of relief, she sent the project to the client.No: Sigrid smilte bredt til Anders.En: Sigrid smiled broadly at Anders.No: Hun hadde ikke bare fullført arbeidet, men også fått en ny venn.En: She had not only completed the work but also made a new friend.No: De snakket videre, og oppdaget at de hadde mye til felles.En: They continued talking and discovered that they had much in common.No: Begge likte kunst og kafébesøk i Oslo.En: Both liked art and café visits in Oslo.No: Før hun gikk, avtalte de å møtes igjen i samme kafe.En: Before she left, they agreed to meet again at the same café.No: Sigrid lærte noe viktig den dagen.En: Sigrid learned something important that day.No: Det var greit å be om hjelp, og det kunne føre til gode ting – som nye vennskap.En: It was okay to ask for help, and it could lead to good things — like new friendships.No: Solen sto fortsatt høyt på himmelen da hun forlot kafeen, og nå kjentes den varmere enn før.En: The sun was still high in the sky when she left the café, and now it felt warmer than before. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligefreelance: freelancegraphic design: grafisk designpressure: pressetunexpected: uventetknot: knutepanic: panikkconsidered: vurdertestaff: personaletborrow: lånenervously: nervøstexperience: erfaringhesitated: nøltetips: tipsrelief: lettelsensbroadly: bredtchatted: snakkettask: oppgavecomplete: fullførescharger: laderpower outlets: stikkontakterclients: klientenagreed: avtaltefriendships: vennskapfilled: fyltedecided: bestemterelief: lettelsensborrow: lånekindly: vennligcommon: felles

I første episode etter ferien fikk vi gleden av å prate med Jan Ludvig Andreassen, Sjefsøkonom i Eika Gruppen og en av Norges mest profilerte økonomier.  Med over 30 års erfaring fra institusjoner som Norges Bank, DNB og Alfred Berg, samt en samfunnsøkonomiutdanning fra Universitetet i Oslo, er Jan Ludvig kjent for sine ukonvensjonelle analyser og treffsikre kommentarer om makroøkonomi. Gjennom sin blogg «Jans Blogg» og hyppige opptredener i media utfordrer han etablerte perspektiver på temaer som renter, boligmarked og global økonomi.I episoden dykker vi inn i klassiske makrotemaer rundt handelskrig, krig, renter, valuta og mye mer. Aksjeinvestorer får noen klare tips fra Jan Ludvig om hvordan man kan tenke rundt viktige makroforhold. Vi fikk også tid til å prate en del om kronekursen og utsiktene for økonomisk vekst i Europa og over dammen, men mest av alt fikk vi pratet om fremtidsutsiktene til Norge og norsk økonomi.Mer fra Jan Ludvig kan du finne her:Jans Blogg: https://jansblogg.eika.no/ X: https://x.com/makroblogger Vel lytt!Ønsker du å være med på discord?Gå hit: https://discord.gg/CsxNmyXGbE Hvis du ønsker å støtte podcasten, har vi satt opp en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StockUp831 

Au Japon, les cérémonies de commémoration des bombardements atomiques de Hiroshima et Nagasaki débuteront ce mercredi 6 août. Il y a 80 ans, les 6 et 9 août 1945, ils firent au total plus de 210 000 morts dont près de 40 000 enfants et 150 000 blessés. Dans ces deux villes martyres, au-delà de l'émotion, le dépit et la colère seront de mise cette semaine, car bon nombre des personnes ayant survécu à ces bombardements ont ensuite été victimes de discriminations tout au long de leur vie. Le gouvernement nippon lui-même discrimine toujours certains survivants. De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Nagasaki  Énormément d'habitants de Hiroshima et Nagasaki qui ont survécu à l'horreur du feu atomique ont ensuite vu leur vie basculer. Car on les a montrés du doigt, stigmatisés, mis sur le côté. Comme l'explique Matsuyoshi Ikeda, qui avait 7 ans en août 1945 : « Nombre de survivants des bombardements ont ensuite eu de grandes difficultés à trouver un travail. Comme ils avaient été exposés aux retombées radioactives, les entreprises se méfiaient d'eux. La plupart des employeurs se disaient que ce n'était pas une bonne idée de les embaucher, car ils ne seraient pas des salariés fiables. Ils risqueraient d'être trop souvent en arrêt-maladie si, en raison de leur irradiation, ils avaient de gros problèmes de santé – un cancer ou une leucémie, par exemple. » Les femmes, elles aussi, ont été victimes de discriminations. Ce que confirme Tomoko Matsuo, qui a 92 ans : « Ce n'est heureusement pas mon cas, mais les études l'attestent, et ce, de manière incontestable : beaucoup de survivantes n'ont jamais réussi à se marier. Car les hommes imaginaient qu'à cause des radiations qu'elles avaient subies, elles seraient infertiles. Ou alors, uniquement à même de mettre au monde des bébés chétifs, à la santé fragile ou atteints de malformations : avec des doigts qui manquent par exemple. » « Discrimination d'État » Des milliers d'habitants de Hiroshima et Nagasaki qui étaient dans ces villes les 6 ou 9 août 1945 ne sont pas officiellement considérés comme ayant été victimes des bombardements atomiques. Parce qu'ils n'ont pas pu prouver leur présence à proximité immédiate du point d'impact des bombes, à savoir dans le périmètre très réduit qu'a délimité le gouvernement et où les retombées radioactives furent les plus importantes. Aux yeux des autorités, ces habitants ont juste « expérimenté les bombardements atomiques » mais n'en ont pas souffert. Ils ne bénéficient donc pas de la gratuité des soins de santé, à l'inverse des victimes qui ont été reconnues comme telles. Dans les deux villes, on y voit une « discrimination d'État », indigne. Le maire de Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, ne décolère pas : « Une telle discrimination géographique n'a pas de sens dans la mesure où y compris des gens qui se trouvaient à deux kilomètres du point d'impact des bombes ont été affectés par les radiations atomiques. » Depuis des lustres, la ville de Nagasaki presse le gouvernement de rectifier la situation et au plus vite, car il y a urgence. En effet, ces survivants qui ne sont pas reconnus comme des victimes vieillissent et beaucoup ont de gros soucis de santé, donc ils ont impérativement besoin d'aide. Pour ma part, en tout cas, je ne transigerai pas et continuerai à plaider sans relâche auprès des autorités pour qu'elles revoient leur position. » Tout au long des commémorations, les victimes des bombardements vont sommer les autorités de mettre un terme à cette discrimination. Ce que fera aussi l'association Hidankyo qui les regroupe et qui, l'an dernier, a reçu le prix Nobel de la Paix. À lire aussiNobel de la paix: 30 rescapés japonais de la Bombe attendus à Oslo pour la remise du prix

Au Japon, les cérémonies de commémoration des bombardements atomiques de Hiroshima et Nagasaki débuteront ce mercredi 6 août. Il y a 80 ans, les 6 et 9 août 1945, ils firent au total plus de 210 000 morts dont près de 40 000 enfants et 150 000 blessés. Dans ces deux villes martyres, au-delà de l'émotion, le dépit et la colère seront de mise cette semaine, car bon nombre des personnes ayant survécu à ces bombardements ont ensuite été victimes de discriminations tout au long de leur vie. Le gouvernement nippon lui-même discrimine toujours certains survivants. De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Nagasaki  Énormément d'habitants de Hiroshima et Nagasaki qui ont survécu à l'horreur du feu atomique ont ensuite vu leur vie basculer. Car on les a montrés du doigt, stigmatisés, mis sur le côté. Comme l'explique Matsuyoshi Ikeda, qui avait 7 ans en août 1945 : « Nombre de survivants des bombardements ont ensuite eu de grandes difficultés à trouver un travail. Comme ils avaient été exposés aux retombées radioactives, les entreprises se méfiaient d'eux. La plupart des employeurs se disaient que ce n'était pas une bonne idée de les embaucher, car ils ne seraient pas des salariés fiables. Ils risqueraient d'être trop souvent en arrêt-maladie si, en raison de leur irradiation, ils avaient de gros problèmes de santé – un cancer ou une leucémie, par exemple. » Les femmes, elles aussi, ont été victimes de discriminations. Ce que confirme Tomoko Matsuo, qui a 92 ans : « Ce n'est heureusement pas mon cas, mais les études l'attestent, et ce, de manière incontestable : beaucoup de survivantes n'ont jamais réussi à se marier. Car les hommes imaginaient qu'à cause des radiations qu'elles avaient subies, elles seraient infertiles. Ou alors, uniquement à même de mettre au monde des bébés chétifs, à la santé fragile ou atteints de malformations : avec des doigts qui manquent par exemple. » « Discrimination d'État » Des milliers d'habitants de Hiroshima et Nagasaki qui étaient dans ces villes les 6 ou 9 août 1945 ne sont pas officiellement considérés comme ayant été victimes des bombardements atomiques. Parce qu'ils n'ont pas pu prouver leur présence à proximité immédiate du point d'impact des bombes, à savoir dans le périmètre très réduit qu'a délimité le gouvernement et où les retombées radioactives furent les plus importantes. Aux yeux des autorités, ces habitants ont juste « expérimenté les bombardements atomiques » mais n'en ont pas souffert. Ils ne bénéficient donc pas de la gratuité des soins de santé, à l'inverse des victimes qui ont été reconnues comme telles. Dans les deux villes, on y voit une « discrimination d'État », indigne. Le maire de Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, ne décolère pas : « Une telle discrimination géographique n'a pas de sens dans la mesure où y compris des gens qui se trouvaient à deux kilomètres du point d'impact des bombes ont été affectés par les radiations atomiques. » Depuis des lustres, la ville de Nagasaki presse le gouvernement de rectifier la situation et au plus vite, car il y a urgence. En effet, ces survivants qui ne sont pas reconnus comme des victimes vieillissent et beaucoup ont de gros soucis de santé, donc ils ont impérativement besoin d'aide. Pour ma part, en tout cas, je ne transigerai pas et continuerai à plaider sans relâche auprès des autorités pour qu'elles revoient leur position. » Tout au long des commémorations, les victimes des bombardements vont sommer les autorités de mettre un terme à cette discrimination. Ce que fera aussi l'association Hidankyo qui les regroupe et qui, l'an dernier, a reçu le prix Nobel de la Paix. À lire aussiNobel de la paix: 30 rescapés japonais de la Bombe attendus à Oslo pour la remise du prix

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Teen Sleuths Unveil Oslo's Hidden Mysteries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen hang lavt over Oslo, og kastet lange skygger mellom de fredelige husene i nabolaget.En: The sun hung low over Oslo, casting long shadows between the peaceful houses in the neighborhood.No: Gatene var stille, men i det siste hadde frykt lagt seg over lokalsamfunnet som en tung tåke.En: The streets were quiet, but recently fear had settled over the local community like a heavy fog.No: I løpet av sommeren hadde flere folk forsvunnet uten spor.En: Over the summer, several people had disappeared without a trace.No: Det var en bekymring som klødde i hodet til en bestemt tenåring, Lars.En: It was a concern that nagged at the mind of a particular teenager, Lars.No: Lars var kjent blant vennene sine for å være nysgjerrig og god til å løse gåter.En: Lars was known among his friends for being curious and good at solving puzzles.No: Han følte et sterkt kall til rettferdighet, selv om de voksne i nabolaget, inkludert politiet, mente forsvinningene bare var tilfeldigheter.En: He felt a strong call to justice, even though the adults in the neighborhood, including the police, believed the disappearances were just coincidences.No: Han visste at noe ikke stemte, og bestemte seg for å finne sannheten, uansett hva andre sa.En: He knew something was amiss and decided to find the truth, no matter what others said.No: Lars delte sin mistanke med vennene sine, Ingrid og Oskar.En: Lars shared his suspicions with his friends, Ingrid and Oskar.No: "Vi må finne ut hva som skjer," sa Lars bestemt til dem en ettermiddag.En: "We need to find out what's happening," said Lars determinedly to them one afternoon.No: De satt på Ingrid sin veranda, solen varmet ansiktene deres, men kulden fra uroen i nabolaget var ikke til å overse.En: They were sitting on Ingrid's porch, the sun warming their faces, but the cold from the unease in the neighborhood was undeniable.No: "Det er best vi starter med å undersøke på den gamle, forlatte bygningen ved utkanten av nabolaget," foreslo Ingrid.En: "We should start by investigating the old, abandoned building at the edge of the neighborhood," suggested Ingrid.No: Oskar nikket, ivrig etter å hjelpe Lars.En: Oskar nodded, eager to help Lars.No: "La oss dra dit i kveld," la han til.En: "Let's go there tonight," he added.No: Så når nattemørket falt, snublet de tre vennene gjennom høyt gress i lyset fra lommelykter.En: So when night fell, the three friends stumbled through tall grass in the light of flashlights.No: Bygningen så truende ut og hadde ikke blitt brukt på mange år.En: The building looked menacing and hadn't been used in many years.No: Døren var tung, men de klarte å åpne den med et knirk.En: The door was heavy, but they managed to open it with a creak.No: Inne var det stille.En: Inside, it was silent.No: De gikk sakte gjennom rommet, letende etter spor.En: They walked slowly through the room, searching for clues.No: Plutselig stoppet Lars og pekte mot noen papirer spredt over et gammelt bord.En: Suddenly, Lars stopped and pointed to some papers scattered over an old table.No: "Se her," sa han.En: "Look here," he said.No: De var kart over nabolaget med røde kryss, rart plassert over områdene hvor folk hadde forsvunnet.En: They were maps of the neighborhood with red crosses, oddly placed over the areas where people had disappeared.No: "Dette må ha vært planlagt," sa Ingrid lavt.En: "This must have been planned," said Ingrid softly.No: De hadde funnet sporene de trengte.En: They had found the clues they needed.No: Lars, Ingrid og Oskar tok kartene til politiet neste morgen.En: Lars, Ingrid, and Oskar took the maps to the police the next morning.No: Til tross for den første tvilen fra myndighetene, gjorde bevisene at saken ble etterforsket mer seriøst.En: Despite initial doubts from the authorities, the evidence led to the case being investigated more seriously.No: Det viste seg at en av de gamle forretningsmennene fra byen hadde brukte bygningen som base for sine ulovlige aktiviteter.En: It turned out that one of the old businessmen from the city had been using the building as a base for his illegal activities.No: Nabolaget pustet lettet ut da sannheten endelig kom frem.En: The neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief when the truth finally came out.No: Folk følte seg endelig trygge igjen.En: People finally felt safe again.No: Lars hadde bevist at han hadde rett og vant respekten til de voksne, som før hadde tvilt på ham.En: Lars had proven he was right and earned the respect of the adults who had previously doubted him.No: Han lærte at utholdenhet og mot lønner seg, og nabolaget takket ham for hans innsats.En: He learned that perseverance and courage pay off, and the neighborhood thanked him for his efforts.No: Solen skinte klart igjen, og de lange skyggene virket ikke like truende lenger.En: The sun shone brightly again, and the long shadows no longer seemed as threatening.No: Oslo, denne sommeren, virket nå stille, men fylt med nyvunnet håp og tillit, takket være Lars og vennene hans.En: Oslo, this summer, now seemed quiet but filled with newfound hope and trust, thanks to Lars and his friends. Vocabulary Words:shadows: skyggerneighborhood: nabolagetfear: fryktdisappeared: forsvunnettrace: spornagged: kløddecurious: nysgjerrigcoincidences: tilfeldigheteramiss: ikke stemtedeterminedly: bestemtporch: verandaunease: uroundeniable: ikke til å overseinvestigating: undersøkeabandoned: forlatteeager: ivrigflashlights: lommelyktermenacing: truendecreak: knirkclues: sporscattered: spredtoddly: rartevidence: beviseneinitial: førsteillegal: ulovligeauthorities: myndigheteneperseverance: utholdenhetearned: vantrespect: respektentrust: tillit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sibling Style Secrets: A Fashion Makeover in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en lys sommerdag i Oslo, hvor solen skinte over Karl Johans gate, var lufta fylt med liv og latter.En: On a bright summer day in Oslo, where the sun shone over Karl Johans gate, the air was filled with life and laughter.No: Blomsterkasser hang i full blomst langs butikkfrontene, og folk nøt is mens de spaserte på de travle gatene.En: Flower boxes hung in full bloom along the storefronts, and people enjoyed ice cream as they strolled on the busy streets.No: Sander og Lina, søsken med motsatte personligheter, skilte seg litt ut i mengden.En: Sander and Lina, siblings with opposite personalities, stood out a bit in the crowd.No: De hadde en plan denne dagen.En: They had a plan for the day.No: Sander, med sitt avslappede vesen og klær som gjenspeilte hans komfortsøken, så motvillig ut til å være der.En: Sander, with his laid-back demeanor and clothes reflecting his comfort-seeking nature, seemed reluctantly present.No: Han likte ikke store folkemengder, og shoppingen var ikke hans sterke side.En: He didn't like large crowds, and shopping was not his strong suit.No: Men Lina, hans entusiastiske og energiske lillesøster, hadde bestemt seg.En: But Lina, his enthusiastic and energetic little sister, had made up her mind.No: Hun skulle hjelpe Sander med å finne nye klær til et viktig jobbintervju.En: She was going to help Sander find new clothes for an important job interview.No: "Kom igjen, Sander," sa Lina med et smil.En: "Come on, Sander," said Lina with a smile.No: "Du trenger bare noen få stilige antrekk. Det vil hjelpe deg med å gjøre et godt inntrykk."En: "You just need a few stylish outfits. It will help you make a good impression."No: Sander sukket. "Jeg liker ikke shoppingsentre. For mange mennesker. For mange klær."En: Sander sighed. "I don't like shopping centers. Too many people. Too many clothes."No: Lina tenkte raskt. Hun visste at det var mange små butikker i nærheten som var litt roligere.En: Lina thought quickly. She knew there were many small shops nearby that were a bit quieter.No: "Vi kan gå til en liten butikk borti vegen. Jeg tror du vil like det bedre der."En: "We can go to a small shop down the road. I think you'll like it better there."No: De gikk bortover en sjarmerende gate der folk satt og drakk kaffe på små, koselige kafeer.En: They walked down a charming street where people sat drinking coffee at small, cozy cafes.No: De gikk inn i en liten, stilfull butikk.En: They entered a small, stylish shop.No: Det var roligere der, og Sander pustet lettere ut.En: It was quieter there, and Sander breathed a little easier.No: Butikkvinduene glitret med sesongens mote i varme farger, og lukten av nyvasket bomull fylte luften.En: The store windows glittered with the season's fashion in warm colors, and the smell of freshly washed cotton filled the air.No: Lina så seg rundt. Hun plukket ut en enkel, men elegant, lys skjorte og ga den til Sander.En: Lina looked around. She picked out a simple, but elegant, light shirt and handed it to Sander.No: "Prøv denne," insisterte hun.En: "Try this on," she insisted.No: Sander rynket nesen.En: Sander wrinkled his nose.No: "Jeg vet ikke om dette er min stil..." Men han visste at Lina bare prøvde å hjelpe.En: "I don't know if this is my style..." But he knew that Lina was just trying to help.No: Med et oppgitt blikk gikk han mot prøverommet.En: With a resigned look, he headed towards the fitting room.No: Noen minutter senere kom han ut, litt motvillig.En: A few minutes later he came out, a bit reluctantly.No: Skjorten satt overraskende godt, og fargen fremhevet øynene hans.En: The shirt fit surprisingly well, and the color highlighted his eyes.No: Til sin egen overraskelse kjente han en liten følelse av tilfredsstillelse.En: To his own surprise, he felt a small sense of satisfaction.No: Lina klappet entusiastisk. "Se, jeg sa jo at den ville se bra ut på deg!"En: Lina clapped enthusiastically. "See, I told you it would look good on you!"No: Sander så på seg selv i speilet og nikket langsomt.En: Sander looked at himself in the mirror and nodded slowly.No: "Jeg må innrømme, den er faktisk ikke så verst."En: "I have to admit, it's actually not too bad."No: Da de forlot butikken med en pose i hånda, takket Sander sin søster.En: As they left the store with a bag in hand, Sander thanked his sister.No: "Jeg er glad du insisterte. Kanskje jeg bør begynne å tenke mer på hvordan jeg kler meg."En: "I'm glad you insisted. Maybe I should start thinking more about how I dress."No: "Ja, litt innsats kan gjøre en stor forskjell," svarte Lina med et stort smil.En: "Yes, a little effort can make a big difference," replied Lina with a big smile.No: Denne dagen hadde ikke bare resultert i en ny skjorte, men også en ny erkjennelse for Sander.En: This day hadn't just resulted in a new shirt, but also a new realization for Sander.No: Han lærte å sette pris på hvordan klær kunne påvirke hvordan man følte og presenterte seg, spesielt når viktige dager nærmet seg.En: He learned to appreciate how clothes could affect how one felt and presented oneself, especially when important days approached.No: Med et nytt perspektiv på mote forlot Sander og Lina den travle gaten, klare for flere solfylte dager i Oslo.En: With a new perspective on fashion, Sander and Lina left the bustling street, ready for more sunny days in Oslo. Vocabulary Words:bright: lyslaughter: latterpersonalities: personligheterreluctantly: motvilligdemeanor: vesencomfort-seeking: komfortsøkenenthusiastic: entusiastiskeenergetic: energiskestylish: stiligecrowds: folkemengderquiet: roligerecozy: koseligeglittered: glitretseason's: sesongensfashion: motefreshly washed: nyvasketcotton: bomullelegant: elegantnodded: nikketeffort: innsatsappreciate: sette pris påaffect: påvirkepresented: presenterterealization: erkjennelsebusy: travleperspective: perspektivimportant: viktiginterview: intervjushining: skinteeffort: innsats

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Serendipity in Vigeland: The Artist and the Muse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte sterk over Vigeland Park i Oslo.En: The sun shone brightly over Vigeland Park in Oslo.No: Turister fylte parken, beundret de majestetiske skulpturene.En: Tourists filled the park, admiring the majestic sculptures.No: Det var sommer, og friskheten av dagen bar med seg et løfte om noe spesielt.En: It was summer, and the freshness of the day carried with it a promise of something special.No: Midt i folkemengden sto Magnus.En: In the middle of the crowd stood Magnus.No: En ung kunstner med en ryggsekk full av drømmer og usynlige byrder.En: A young artist with a backpack full of dreams and invisible burdens.No: Han hadde nettopp fullført kunstskolen og famlet etter en plass å høre hjemme i kunstverdenen.En: He had just completed art school and was fumbling for a place to belong in the art world.No: Men frykt for ikke å være bra nok, plagde ham.En: But the fear of not being good enough plagued him.No: På den andre siden av parken gikk Astrid.En: On the other side of the park walked Astrid.No: Med et skarpt blikk og lang erfaring, prøvde hun å finne noe som kunne røre henne.En: With a sharp eye and long experience, she tried to find something that could move her.No: Hun hadde sett mye kunst, men lengtet etter noe som kunne overraske og inspirere.En: She had seen a lot of art but longed for something that could surprise and inspire.No: Deres veier krysset tilfeldig foran Vigelands mest berømte skulpturer.En: Their paths crossed by chance in front of Vigeland's most famous sculptures.No: Magnus så henne straks.En: Magnus saw her immediately.No: Hun representerte alt han ønsket og fryktet.En: She represented everything he wanted and feared.No: Astrid satt stille på en benk, noterte i en liten bok.En: Astrid sat quietly on a bench, noting in a small book.No: Magnus kjente nervøsiteten snike seg innpå, men bestemte seg for å nærme seg.En: Magnus felt the nervousness creeping up but decided to approach her.No: "Unnskyld," sa Magnus forsiktig.En: "Excuse me," said Magnus cautiously.No: "Jeg er kunstner.En: "I am an artist.No: Kan jeg få din ærlige mening om mine arbeider?En: May I get your honest opinion on my works?"No: "Astrids øyne smalnet litt mens hun betraktet ham.En: Astrid's eyes narrowed a bit as she regarded him.No: Hun hadde sett mange unge kunstnere komme og gå.En: She had seen many young artists come and go.No: For mye etterligning, tenkte hun ofte.En: Too much imitation, she often thought.No: Men det var noe i Magnus' holdning som pirret nysgjerrigheten hennes.En: But there was something in Magnus' manner that piqued her curiosity.No: Magnus strakte ut en mappe.En: Magnus extended a portfolio.No: Astrid tok den nølende.En: Astrid took it hesitantly.No: Hun begynte å bla gjennom tegningene.En: She began to flip through the drawings.No: Hendes ansikt var alvorlig.En: Her face was serious.No: "Du har talent, uten tvil," startet Astrid.En: "You have talent, without a doubt," started Astrid.No: "Men hva er nytt her?En: "But what is new here?No: Hva er ditt?En: What is yours?No: Jeg ser påvirkningene, men hvor er Magnus?En: I see the influences, but where is Magnus?"No: "Magnus kjente stikket av kritikken men innså at spørsmålet var ekte.En: Magnus felt the sting of the criticism but realized the question was genuine.No: "Jeg vet det ikke fullt ut," svarte han ærlig.En: "I don't fully know yet," he replied honestly.No: "Jeg søker fortsatt.En: "I am still searching."No: "Astrid smilte svakt, en forståelse i blikket.En: Astrid smiled faintly, an understanding in her gaze.No: "Fortsett å søke, Magnus.En: "Keep searching, Magnus.No: Vær modig.En: Be brave.No: Kunst krever mot og sårbarhet.En: Art requires courage and vulnerability."No: "De snakket lenge om inspirasjon, lidenskap, og hva det betydde å virkelig skape.En: They talked for a long time about inspiration, passion, and what it means to truly create.No: Da de til slutt skiltes, var det som å ha gått en ny sti.En: When they eventually parted, it was as if they had walked a new path.No: Magnus så verden med nye øyne, og Astrid kjente en gnist av håp for en ny generasjon kunstnere.En: Magnus saw the world with new eyes, and Astrid felt a spark of hope for a new generation of artists.No: Magnus gikk videre med en nyvunnet selvtillit, klar til å ta utfordringer.En: Magnus moved on with newfound confidence, ready to face challenges.No: Astrid spaserte rolig videre, hennes hjerte lettet av muligheten hun hadde funnet.En: Astrid strolled on calmly, her heart lightened by the possibility she had found.No: Begge med en respekt for kunsten og hverandre.En: Both with a respect for art and each other.No: I Vigeland Park, blant de tidløse skulpturene, hadde de begge funnet noe ingen av dem hadde sett komme.En: In Vigeland Park, among the timeless sculptures, they had both found something neither of them had seen coming. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintemajestic: majestetiskefreshness: friskhetenburdens: byrderplagued: plagdesharp: skarptlonging: lengtetpiqued: pirretcuriosity: nysgjerrighetenhesitantly: nølendestung: stikketgenuine: ektespark: gnistconfidence: selvtillittimeless: tidløsecrossed: kryssetcautiously: forsiktigadmiring: beundretinfluences: påvirkningeneinvisible: usynligefumbled: famletapproach: nærme segregarded: betraktetserious: alvorligcourage: motvulnerability: sårbarhetstrolled: spasertelightened: lettetrespect: respektinstantly: straks

Alt er større i USA - også sjansen for å sone på livstid for relativt små saker. I ukas episode får Røverne besøk av Earlonne Woods, programleder i verdens mest populære fengselspodkast: Ear Hustle. Han sonet en livstidsdom for "three strikes", men fant en unik vei ut til frihet som spesielt Røver Nina blir inspirerte av. 

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Folklore & Friendship: Discovering Oslo's Hidden Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars gikk sakte gjennom biblioteksentréen og lot blikket gli over de høye bokhyllene.En: Lars walked slowly through the library entrance and let his gaze sweep over the tall bookshelves.No: Det var en varm sommerdag i Oslo, og solen flommet gjennom de store vinduene i det offentlige biblioteket.En: It was a warm summer day in Oslo, and the sun streamed through the large windows of the public library.No: Han hadde alltid funnet ro her, spesielt i folkloreavdelingen, hvor de gamle historiene fra norsk kultur hvisket hemmeligheter.En: He had always found peace here, especially in the folklore section, where the old stories from Norwegian culture whispered secrets.No: Han så etter et spesifikt bind om norske folkeeventyr, men fant bare tomme plasser på hyllen.En: He was looking for a specific volume on Norwegian folktales but found only empty spaces on the shelf.No: Akkurat da strakte en annen hånd seg etter samme sted.En: Just then, another hand reached for the same spot.No: Det var Sigrid, med et smil om munnen og øyne fulle av nysgjerrighet.En: It was Sigrid, with a smile on her lips and eyes full of curiosity.No: "Hei," sa hun, "ser ut som vi har samme smak.En: "Hi," she said, "looks like we have the same taste."No: "Lars ble litt rød i ansiktet, men smilte tilbake.En: Lars blushed a little but smiled back.No: "Ja, jeg leter etter en gammel bok om norsk folklore.En: "Yes, I'm looking for an old book on Norwegian folklore.No: De er fascinerende.En: They are fascinating."No: "Sigrid lo, "Jeg også.En: Sigrid laughed, "Me too.No: Jeg jobber med et nytt prosjekt, og trengte litt inspirasjon.En: I'm working on a new project and needed some inspiration."No: "Kjell, bibliotekaren, kom bort med et vennlig smil.En: Kjell, the librarian, came over with a friendly smile.No: "Ser ut som dere begge vil ha denne boka," sa han og pekte på dataskjermen sin.En: "Looks like you both want this book," he said pointing to his computer screen.No: "Den er på vei tilbake fra en annen filial.En: "It's on its way back from another branch."No: "Lars tok et dypt pust og bestemte seg for å risikere å bli kjent med Sigrid.En: Lars took a deep breath and decided to take the risk of getting to know Sigrid.No: "Kanskje vi kan slå oss sammen og utforske flere steder rundt Oslo?En: "Maybe we could team up and explore more places around Oslo?No: Det er mange museer og slott hvor de gamle tradisjonene lever videre.En: There are many museums and castles where the old traditions live on."No: "Sigrid nikket begeistret.En: Sigrid nodded enthusiastically.No: "Det høres fantastisk ut!En: "That sounds fantastic!No: Kanskje begynner vi med Norsk Folkemuseum?En: Maybe we start with the Norsk Folkemuseum?"No: "Flere sommerdager gikk mens Lars og Sigrid utforsket Oslo sammen.En: Several summer days passed as Lars and Sigrid explored Oslo together.No: De delte historier og lo av gamle sagn.En: They shared stories and laughed over old legends.No: Lars begynte å merke at han ikke lenger var så sjenert.En: Lars began to notice that he was no longer so shy.No: Han åpnet seg sakte opp til verden, og følte spenningen for norsk kultur igjen.En: He slowly opened up to the world and felt the excitement for Norwegian culture again.No: En dag da solen sto høyt på himmelen, satt de sammen på en benk i museumshagen.En: One day, as the sun stood high in the sky, they sat together on a bench in the museum garden.No: Lars så over mot Sigrid og tenkte hvor mye livet hans hadde endret seg.En: Lars looked over at Sigrid and thought about how much his life had changed.No: "Jeg har aldri følt meg mer knyttet til min arv," sa Lars stille.En: "I have never felt more connected to my heritage," Lars said quietly.No: Sigrid smilte varmt, "Og jeg har funnet all inspirasjonen jeg trengte.En: Sigrid smiled warmly, "And I've found all the inspiration I needed.No: Takk for at du viste meg denne verdenen.En: Thank you for showing me this world."No: "De bestemte seg for å fortsette møtene sine, for å oppdage mer om hverandres verdener gjennom historiene som bandt dem sammen.En: They decided to continue their meetings, to discover more about each other's worlds through the stories that bound them together.No: Lars hadde funnet mer enn bare en gammel bok.En: Lars had found more than just an old book.No: Han hadde funnet en venn og en lidenskap som brakte nytt liv til hans ellers stille tilværelse.En: He had found a friend and a passion that brought new life to his otherwise quiet existence. Vocabulary Words:gaze: blikketsweep: glifolklore: folklorevolume: bindfolktales: folkeeventyrcuriosity: nysgjerrighetblushed: ble rødfascinating: fascinerendeinspiration: inspirasjonlibrarian: bibliotekarenteam up: slå oss sammenenthusiastically: begeistretmuseums: museercastles: slottlegends: sagnshy: sjenertexcitement: spenningheritage: arvexplore: utforskediscover: oppdageexistence: tilværelseentrance: entréenwhispered: hvisketbranch: filialdecided: bestemte segbound: bandtbenëful: velsignelsequiet: stilleotherwise: ellersdestination: mål

I dag dykker vi ned i noe mange kjenner på, men få snakker åpent om: kunsten å si nei.Sammen med psykolog og forfatter Liv Selland, utforsker vi hvordan du setter grenser som gir deg energi – og ikke tar den fra deg. Liv har kjent dette på kroppen selv etter å ha blitt syk med Graves sykdom, da tok hun et oppgjør med livet hun levde. Nå er hun ute med boken Skap ditt overskuddsliv og hjelper andre med å finne tilbake til verdier, selvledelse og livskraft. I episoden snakker vi om:Hvorfor det er så vanskelig å si nei – spesielt for kvinnerHvordan grensesetting faktisk er en form for biohackingHva som skjer fysisk og psykisk når vi sier ja til alle andre – men nei til oss selvHvordan vi kan bruke kroppen som kompass for grensesettingHva "nei med kjærlighet" faktisk betyr – og hvordan du kan gjøre det i praksisHvordan skyldfølelse og “people pleasing” holder oss tilbakeHvorfor det å stå i egen sannhet er det mest helsebringende du kan gjøre Du får også:Konkrete eksempler og formuleringer du kan bruke for å sette grenserInnsikt i hvordan hormoner, nervesystem og energi påvirkes av relasjonerBiohacking-tips for følelsesmessig balanse og indre trygghetDette er episoden for deg som:Er sliten av å “være der for alle andre”Vil kjenne mer etter og leve i tråd med egne verdierTrenger påminnelsen om at et nei til andre er et ja til deg selvUkens utfordring fra oss og Liv:Hva kan du si nei til – med kjærlighet – for å si et større ja til deg selv?Liv finner du her: @psykologliv.no https://www.psykologliv.no- Del med oss på Instagram og tagg @biohacking.girls – vi heier på deg.Takk til vår samarbeidspartner:Oslo skinlab: Osloskinlab.no: rabattkode: bio60 @osloskinlabBoken vår BIOHACKING, den finner du her:https://www.ark.no/produkt/boker/hobbyboker-og-fritid/biohacking-9788205611474Nysgjerrig på neste Biohacking Weekend 21 og 22 mars 2026? Mail: christin@kongresspartner.noRedigert av Mic Drop Media

This is the third podcast this week focusing on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. We will be dropping a fourth tomorrow - and interview with the amazing Andrew Fox. And then might catch our breath for a day or two. But as a senior Israeli foreign affairs official commented tonight during a television interview, Israel is dealing with a “diplomatic tsunami.” He has never seen anything like it. In decades. And the reason for this surge in international pressure? The humanitarian crisis in Gaza.There's no question that Israel has managed this crisis disastrously. But what Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib‒a native son of Gaza‒understands is that Hamas bears primary responsibility for this disaster. The terror group ruling the Strip has long used food as a control method over the population. And Hamas does not care. At all. About the welfare of its people. If it did they would have negotiated a ceasefire by now. Hamas cares about one thing. Staying in power. And to do that, they must keep the hostages captive… and control their own people mercilessly.Ahmed and I get into the complex reality on the ground that led to and perpetuates this crisis. There are no angels. But there are devils.Food, in the Gaza Strip, is power. And Hamas will fight to the bitter end to control access to food. No matter the toll it takes on Palestinian civilians.Another fascinating conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. It's complicated.Show your support for STL at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast Notes I have included links and texts here to three of Alkhatib's recent posts on X that are brilliant. Read them. They are enlightening and he is a very clear-eyed analyst. If an Israeli wrote these they'd be dismissed. But from Alkhatib, they carry weight and credibility. I think they are remarkable.Guest bioAhmed Fouad Alkhatib leads Realign For Palestine, a groundbreaking new project at the Atlantic Council. This project challenges entrenched narratives in the Israel-Palestine discourse and develops a new policy framework for rejuvenated pro-Palestine advocacy. Realign For Palestine aims to cultivate a new generation of Palestinian voices committed to a two-nation solution, nonviolence, and radical pragmatism.Alkhatib serves as a resident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Middle East Programs, where he writes extensively on Gaza's political and humanitarian affairs, is an outspoken critic of Hamas, and a promoter of a radically pragmatic approach to peace and Palestinian statehood as the only path forward between Palestinians and Israelis. His writing and opinions have been published and featured across the US, Israeli, and international press, and his views are prominently featured across social media platforms, with his accounts that have tens of thousands of engaged followers.Alkhatib holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's in intelligence and national security studies. He grew up in Gaza City and left Gaza in 2005 to attend college in the United States as an exchange student. Much of Ahmed's experience is influenced by having grown up in Gaza during the Oslo peace process, and the difficulties resulting from Oslo's failure, and the rise of Hamas and Islamism in Gaza.Following the deadly October 7 massacre, Alkhatib's life was deeply impacted when three different airstrikes killed 33 of his immediate and extended family members. Still, he has made a deliberate choice to be part of breaking the cycle of dehumanization and defying the cycle of hatred, incitement, violence, and revenge. In his presentations to students, policymakers, and thought leaders, Alkhatib exemplifies how others can exercise individual responsibility, spread empathy, and engage peacefully in the often-divisive Israel and Palestine discourse.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Renaissance: Rediscovering Art and Self in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt på en benk i Vigelandsparken.En: Sigrid sat on a bench in Vigelandsparken.No: Solen skinte ned på de imponerende skulpturene av Gustav Vigeland.En: The sun shone down on the impressive sculptures of Gustav Vigeland.No: Parken var full av mennesker, smilende familier og ivrige turister.En: The park was full of people, smiling families, and eager tourists.No: Sigrid trakk pusten dypt, lukket øynene og lot seg fylle av inspirasjon.En: Sigrid took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and let herself be filled with inspiration.No: Det hadde vært en lang tid borte fra jobb for Sigrid.En: It had been a long time away from work for Sigrid.No: Personlige grunner hadde ført til hennes fravær.En: Personal reasons had led to her absence.No: Nå skulle hun tilbake som kunstner.En: Now she was returning as an artist.No: Det var sommer, og Oslo var vakker.En: It was summer, and Oslo was beautiful.No: Men Sigrid var bekymret.En: But Sigrid was worried.No: Hva hadde hun gått glipp av mens hun var borte?En: What had she missed while she was away?No: Ville hun klare å finne sin plass igjen?En: Would she be able to find her place again?No: Leif, hennes kollega, hadde vært en stor støtte.En: Leif, her colleague, had been a great support.No: Han var flink, praktisk, og alltid klar til å hjelpe.En: He was skilled, practical, and always ready to help.No: "Ikke tenk for mye, Sigrid," sa Leif med et smil.En: "Don't think too much, Sigrid," said Leif with a smile.No: "Det er godt å ha deg tilbake.En: "It's good to have you back.No: Vi trenger din kreative synsvinkel.En: We need your creative perspective."No: "Sigrid nikket, men følelsen av uro forsvant ikke.En: Sigrid nodded, but the feeling of unease didn't go away.No: Hun hørte på Leif mens de gikk gjennom parken, blant de mange bronse- og granittfigurene.En: She listened to Leif as they walked through the park, among the many bronze and granite figures.No: Sammen diskuterte de detaljene om det nye prosjektet.En: Together they discussed the details of the new project.No: Tilbake på kontoret følte Sigrid seg som ny.En: Back at the office, Sigrid felt like new.No: Alt virket annerledes.En: Everything seemed different.No: Nye systemer, nye ansikter.En: New systems, new faces.No: Hun følte seg som en fremmed.En: She felt like a stranger.No: Leif la merke til hennes ubehag.En: Leif noticed her discomfort.No: Han foreslo at de skulle ta en pause i parken for å samle tankene.En: He suggested they take a break in the park to gather their thoughts.No: "Hva om du deler dine tanker med meg?En: "What if you share your thoughts with me?"No: " spurte Leif vennlig.En: asked Leif kindly.No: Sigrid nølte først, men hun visste hun trengte hjelp.En: Sigrid hesitated at first, but she knew she needed help.No: Sammen gikk de tilbake til Vigelandsparken, der tryggheten alltid ventet mellom trærne og statuene.En: Together they went back to Vigelandsparken, where safety always awaited between the trees and statues.No: Sigrid tok mot til seg og begynte å snakke om sine bekymringer.En: Sigrid gathered her courage and began to talk about her concerns.No: "Jeg er redd jeg har mistet det jeg hadde.En: "I'm afraid I've lost what I had.No: At jeg ikke lenger kan gi det samme som før.En: That I can no longer give what I used to."No: "Leif lyttet nøye.En: Leif listened carefully.No: "Din styrke har alltid vært din ærlighet og kreativitet.En: "Your strength has always been your honesty and creativity.No: Start der.En: Start there."No: "Dagen kom for prosjektpresentasjonen.En: The day came for the project presentation.No: Sigrid sto foran teamet.En: Sigrid stood in front of the team.No: Nervene knøt seg i magen hennes.En: Her nerves knotted in her stomach.No: Hun kunne enten bidra eller la tvilen ta over.En: She could either contribute or let the doubt take over.No: Leif ga henne et lite nikk, og hun bestemte seg for å snakke.En: Leif gave her a small nod, and she decided to speak.No: Ideene hennes fløt, og hun la frem sitt unike perspektiv med selvtillit.En: Her ideas flowed, and she presented her unique perspective with confidence.No: Teamet lyttet, nikket, og motet hennes vokste for hvert ord.En: The team listened, nodded, and her courage grew with every word.No: Da hun var ferdig, var responsen begeistret.En: When she finished, the response was enthusiastic.No: Leif klappet stolt.En: Leif clapped proudly.No: På vei ut av møtet takket hun Leif.En: On the way out of the meeting, she thanked Leif.No: "Du hjalp meg å finne min plass igjen.En: "You helped me find my place again."No: ""Du fant den selv," svarte Leif, med et smil som ikke kunne skjule stoltheten over hans kollega og venn.En: "You found it yourself," Leif replied, with a smile that could not hide the pride over his colleague and friend.No: Nå, stående i Vigelandsparken, følte Sigrid seg hel igjen.En: Now, standing in Vigelandsparken, Sigrid felt whole again.No: Hun hadde overvunnet frykten.En: She had overcome the fear.No: Midt i de storslåtte skulpturene som alltid hadde inspirert henne, visste hun at hun hørte hjemme der hun alltid hadde vært destinert: som en kunstner med en klar stemme.En: In the midst of the magnificent sculptures that had always inspired her, she knew she belonged where she had always been destined: as an artist with a clear voice. Vocabulary Words:bench: benkimpressive: imponerendesculptures: skulptureneeager: ivrigeabsence: fraværcolleague: kollegaunease: urodiscomfort: ubehaggather: samlecourage: motconcerns: bekymringerstrength: styrkehonesty: ærlighetperspective: synsvinkelnerves: nerverknotted: knøtdoubt: tvilenunique: unikeconfidence: selvtillitenthusiastic: begeistretproudly: stoltovercome: overvunnetmagnificent: storslåttedestined: destinertartist: kunstnervision: perspektivinhabitant: innbyggerrecognition: anerkjennelsepresentation: presentasjonfigures: figurene

The idea might seem like something out of a fantasy, but “Foreign Accent Syndrome” is a genuine, albeit very rare, neurological condition! It sees a person begin to speak with an accent different to the one they had prior to having a stroke; one which makes them sound like they come from an entirely different country! Since the first case was discovered in France in 1907, there have only been about 100 documented cases worldwide, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But certain cases have attracted the attention of the media and scientific researchers alike. One dates back to 1941 in Oslo, Norway, during a period of German occupation.  What is the foreign accent syndrom? What exactly happens in the brain in such cases? How serious can the syndrome be? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 10/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can industry close the screening gap in breast cancer? Find out in this episode, where Dr Joana Reis, Medical Affairs Breast Lead, Radiology, Bayer, explores some of the most significant challenges and opportunities in imaging today. Together, Jade and Joana discuss her initial interest in a career in radiology, the pivotal role of professional societies in accelerating innovation, how AI is shaping the future of the field and much more. A little more on EMJ GOLD's guest… Dr Joana Reis was appointed Medical Affairs Breast Lead for radiology at Bayer in January of 2025. Before this, she was the Medical Affairs Lead for digital radiology at the company, where she developed strategies focusing on AI applications in imaging. Before joining Bayer, Joana worked as a Senior Consultant Breast Radiologist at Akershus University Hospital in Oslo, Norway.

Peut-on s'expatrier sans prendre l'avion ?Séverine, 27 ans, consultante en environnement, a fait ce pari. Installée à Oslo, en Norvège, elle nous raconte comment elle a bâti son projet de vie à l'étranger en accord avec ses convictions écologiques.Dans cet épisode, elle partage :son cheminement personnel vers une conscience écologique plus forte,pourquoi elle a décidé de ne plus prendre l'avion, même pour rentrer voir ses proches,comment elle a sélectionné son pays d'accueil en fonction de critères environnementaux,les surprises à son arrivée en Norvège (spoiler : tout n'est pas aussi "vert" qu'on l'imagine),et comment elle vit aujourd'hui une expatriation sobre, engagée, mais jamais moralisatrice.Un échange inspirant, loin des injonctions, pour repenser la mobilité, le voyage, l'expatriation… et notre rapport au monde.À écouter si tu te demandes comment concilier envie d'ailleurs et engagement écologique.Les sites et références dont on parle dans l'épisode sont les suivants :Faire des itinéraires en train : https://www.mollow.eu/Faire le challenge écologique : https://mapetiteplanete.org/ (D'ailleurs Séverine va animer une fresque du climat pour nous auditeurs du podcast en septembre ... STAY TUNED!)La paternité en Norvège : https://barbapapa.blog/category/le-livre/Une enfance en nORd : https://www.marabout.com/livre/une-enfance-en-nord-9782501173704/Calculez votre empreinte carbone : Nos gestes climat www.nosgestesclimat.frMy CO2 : myco2.comADEME : https://academie.ademe.fr/ressource/simulateur-nos-gestes-climat-decouvrez-votre-empreinte-carbone/French Expat est un podcast de French Morning qui raconte les parcours de vie des Français établis hors de France. Retrouvez-le sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute : Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Google Podcast, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music. Cet épisode est raconté, produit et réalisé par Anne-Fleur Andrle, habillé et mixé par Alice Krief. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lise møter Martin Solhøi, egenrådig siderprodusent som lager ti tusen flasker i året av epler han i stor grad har plukket selv. På Naturvinmessa i Oslo snakker vi om alkoholreklameforbud, Tommy Tee, lagring av sider og forskjellene og likhetene mellom sider og vin.Som alltid: logo av @mariusvabo og musikk av @hans.laache Instagram handles:Lise @thatnorwegianwineladyMartin: @solhoi_cider Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #369: “I promised Aung San Suu Kyi and committed myself to work for democracy and human rights in the country as long as necessary. And still it is necessary!” So says Kjell Magne Bondevik, former Prime Minister of Norway and a longtime supporter of Myanmar's democratic struggle. In this conversation, he reflects on his decades of advocacy for Myanmar, from a surreptitious 1997 visit to Yangon where he first met Suu Kyi, to his post-retirement work at the Oslo Center, which he co-founded to support democratic institutions globally. Bondevik describes Norway's strategy toward Myanmar as one of principled engagement: opposing the junta while supporting civil society and political parties. Though optimistic during Myanmar's tentative liberalization in the 2010s, he now concedes that Norway and others may have placed too much faith in the reform of Myanmar's transition period. The military's lurking presence was underestimated, ultimately culminating in the 2021 coup. Acknowledging the diplomatic dilemma around formally recognizing the National Unity Government, Bondevik calls for coordinated global action, combining pressure on the military with support for the democracy movement. He critiques ASEAN's passivity and highlights China's dual role—economically empowering the junta and holding sway over ethnic armed groups—as a major obstacle to international leverage. Yet he remains hopeful, urging Norway and others to sustain diplomatic efforts and keep Myanmar on the global agenda. “It's very easy to be pessimistic and to give up… but we know from history that it's possible to change the situation.”

The next stop on our trip, and I can already tell it's a good one.

"I want to take you to Canaan, where we met a striking young man with a coat of many colours and a head full of dreams..." Maybe you know the story of Joseph and his multicoloured coat from the Book of Genesis, or maybe you know it from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical... but you've never heard the story told like this! The Amelia Project is a production of Imploding Fictions. This episode featured Alan Burgon as The Interviewer, Hemi Yeroham as Kozlowski, Peter Wicks as Joseph, Torgny G Aandraa as Cole, Benjamin Noble as Haines, Erin King as Mia, Jordan Cobb as Jackie, Julia C. Thorne as Alvina, Philip Thorne as Mr. Boardman, Josh Callahan as Matthias and introducing Rose Thorne as the young Cole. The episode was written and edited by Philip Thorne, with direction by Philip Thorne and Oystein Brager, story editing by Oystein Brager, sound design by Alexander Danner, music by Fredrik Baden, graphic design by Anders Pedersen and production assistance by Maty Parzival. Thanks to Chris Pepper for providing inspiration. The episode was recorded at Theme Studio in London and Nitro Studio in Oslo. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/  Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://ameliapodcast.dashery.com/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theameliaproject.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mert Aslan kjenner jeg fra Oslo. Han har alltid hustlet og fått ting til å skje, og jeg har stått endel på showene som han leder. Alltid likt fyren, men kjenner han ikke godt. Har hørt litt her og der, men nå var det på tide å sette seg ned med fyren med kurdisk bakgrunn som kom til landet grytidlig i tenårene og som nå jobber beinhardt for å bli komiker på tross av at han var flink på skolen og faren ville at han skulle bli arkitekt. Eller noe annet som er hakket over å være klovn. Ble en jæssla fin samtale om alt fra å være utlending i norge, å være ung komiker med verge og alle de fine tingene med islam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Oslo Museum Heist: Mystery of the Missing Viking Sword Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Om sommeren, når solen står høyt over Oslo, endrer Vikingeskipmuseet seg til en opplyst skattkiste.En: In the summer, when the sun stands high over Oslo, the Vikingeskipmuseet transforms into an illuminated treasure chest.No: Lysstråler faller gjennom takvinduene og bringer liv til de gamle skipene, som står der som voktere av historien.En: Beams of light fall through the ceiling windows, bringing life to the ancient ships, which stand there as guardians of history.No: Turister vandrer nysgjerrig fra skip til skip, mens lukten av gammelt tre og pergament fyller luften.En: Tourists curiously wander from ship to ship, while the scent of old wood and parchment fills the air.No: Men denne sommeren hviler en skygge over museet.En: But this summer, a shadow rests over the museum.No: Et nytt vikingsverd, et stykke betydelig verdi og historie, har forsvunnet fra utstillingen.En: A new Viking sword, a piece of significant value and history, has disappeared from the exhibition.No: Astrid står ved den store inngangsdøren, blikket hviler på de gamle plakatene med bilder av vikingskipene.En: Astrid stands by the large entrance door, her gaze resting on the old posters with pictures of the Viking ships.No: Hun er museumets kurator, kjent for sin nøyaktighet og dype kjærlighet til vikinghistorie.En: She is the museum's curator, known for her precision and deep love for Viking history.No: Men nå står hennes og museets omdømme på spill.En: But now her and the museum's reputation is at stake.No: "Hvis vi ikke finner sverdet, vil det være en skam," tenker hun.En: "If we don't find the sword, it will be a disgrace," she thinks.No: Med en følelse av panikk bestemmer hun seg for å ta saken i egne hender.En: With a feeling of panic, she decides to take matters into her own hands.No: Henrik, en privatetterforsker med et rykte for å løse mysterier, står ved siden av henne.En: Henrik, a private detective with a reputation for solving mysteries, stands beside her.No: Han har en nuværende eleganse, og en nysgjerrig gnist i øynene.En: He carries an air of elegance and a curious spark in his eyes.No: "Jeg er her for å hjelpe, Astrid," sier han, og legger til, "en god utfordring liker jeg godt.En: "I'm here to help, Astrid," he says, adding, "I love a good challenge."No: "Astrid nikker, litt skeptisk til Henrik.En: Astrid nods, slightly skeptical of Henrik.No: "Vi trenger dine ferdigheter, Henrik.En: "We need your skills, Henrik.No: Men vi kan ikke gjøre dette alene.En: But we cannot do this alone."No: " Deres samtale blir avbrutt av Sofia, den unge, entusiastiske arkeologi-internen som ser opp til Astrid og alltid er klar for et eventyr.En: Their conversation is interrupted by Sofia, the young, enthusiastic archaeology intern who looks up to Astrid and is always ready for an adventure.No: Da Astrid følte seg usikker på menneskene rundt seg, holder hun Sofia på armlengdes avstand, usikker på hvem hun kan stole på.En: When Astrid felt uncertain about the people around her, she keeps Sofia at arm's length, unsure of whom she can trust.No: Til tross for dette, involverer hun Sofia diskret.En: Despite this, she discreetly involves Sofia.No: "Sofia, hjelp oss med gåtene i arkivet.En: "Sofia, help us with the riddles in the archive.No: Men ikke si noe til noen andre," sier Astrid.En: But don't say anything to anyone else," says Astrid.No: Etter noen dager med leting, avslører en bok i museets støvete arkiver et kart over bortgjemte passasjer.En: After a few days of searching, a book in the museum's dusty archives reveals a map of hidden passages.No: Sammen, griper de sjansen og følger kartet gjennom de trange gangene og hemmelige dører.En: Together, they seize the opportunity and follow the map through the narrow corridors and secret doors.No: I en bortgjemt del av museet, bak en umerket dør, oppdager de noe overraskende: det savnede sverdet, skjult i lys syn.En: In a secluded part of the museum, behind an unmarked door, they discover something surprising: the missing sword, hidden in plain sight.No: Det var blitt plassert der av en misunnelig kollega som ønsket å skjemme ut utstillingen.En: It had been placed there by a jealous colleague who wanted to disgrace the exhibition.No: "Sannheten kommer alltid frem," sier Henrik triumferende, mens Sofia puster lettet ut.En: "The truth always comes out," says Henrik triumphantly, as Sofia breathes a sigh of relief.No: Astrid ser nå klarere, bevisst på at tillit kan bygges og samarbeid kan føre til suksess.En: Astrid now sees more clearly, aware that trust can be built and collaboration can lead to success.No: De returnerer sverdet til sin rette plass, og utstillingen skinner igjen i ny stolthet.En: They return the sword to its rightful place, and the exhibition shines once more with new pride.No: Astrid ser rundt på Henrik og Sofia, for første gang i lang tid føler hun seg verdsatt og forstått.En: Astrid looks around at Henrik and Sofia, for the first time in a long time, she feels appreciated and understood.No: Hun smiler, klar over at hun ikke lenger står alene i møte med utfordringer.En: She smiles, aware that she no longer stands alone in facing challenges.No: Historien om det forsvunne sverdet vil lyde som en legende blant museumets vegger, og Astrids tro på samarbeid vil vokse ide seg som et nyvokst tre.En: The story of the missing sword will echo as a legend among the museum's walls, and Astrid's belief in collaboration will grow within her like a newly sprouted tree.No: Historien, som en ekte vikingesaga, får en avslutning med mot, vennskap og tillit.En: The story, like a true Viking saga, reaches an end with courage, friendship, and trust. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: opplysttreasure: skattguardian: vokterscent: luktparchment: pergamentdisgrace: skamcurator: kuratorreputation: omdømmestake: spillpanic: panikkelegance: eleganseskeptical: skeptiskenthusiastic: entusiastiskintern: internadventure: eventyruncertain: usikkerdiscreetly: diskretriddle: gåtearchive: arkivsecluded: bortgjemtpassage: passasjejealous: misunneligtriumphantly: triumferendecollaboration: samarbeidchallenge: utfordringecho: lydenewly sprouted: nyvokstsaga: sagacourage: motfriendship: vennskap

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Serendipity in the Park: Music and Unexpected Bonds in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen ga fra seg en varm glød over Frognerparken.En: The sun cast a warm glow over Frognerparken.No: Folk samlet seg på benkene, klar til å nyte musikk under åpen himmel.En: People gathered on the benches, ready to enjoy music under the open sky.No: Ola satt alene på en benk.En: Ola sat alone on a bench.No: Han trakk pusten dypt.En: He took a deep breath.No: Musikk betydde mye for ham.En: Music meant a lot to him.No: Allikevel ønsket han å dele øyeblikket med noen.En: Nevertheless, he wished to share the moment with someone.No: Ved siden av Ola, satt Kari.En: Beside Ola, sat Kari.No: Hun studerte folkemengden og noterte ideer i notatboken sin.En: She studied the crowd and jotted down ideas in her notebook.No: Hun elsket å observere hva som skjedde rundt henne.En: She loved observing what happened around her.No: Hennes neste bloggpost skulle være unik, tenkte hun.En: Her next blog post was going to be unique, she thought.No: Ola virket nervøs.En: Ola appeared nervous.No: Han ville gjerne snakke med Kari, men visste ikke hvordan.En: He wanted to talk to Kari, but didn't know how.No: En myk melodi fylte luften.En: A soft melody filled the air.No: Til slutt tok Ola mot til seg.En: Finally, Ola mustered up the courage.No: "Denne sangen er så vakker," sa han lavt, men nok til at Kari kunne høre.En: "This song is so beautiful," he said quietly, but enough for Kari to hear.No: Kari så opp fra notatboken sin.En: Kari looked up from her notebook.No: Hun smilte bredt.En: She smiled broadly.No: "Ja, den er nydelig," svarte hun.En: "Yes, it's lovely," she replied.No: "Har du vært på mange konserter her før?En: "Have you been to many concerts here before?"No: "Ola ristet på hodet.En: Ola shook his head.No: "Nei, dette er første gang.En: "No, this is the first time.No: Jeg studerer arkitektur, så det er ikke så mye tid til konserter.En: I study architecture, so there isn't much time for concerts."No: ""Å, så spennende!En: "Oh, how exciting!"No: " sa Kari.En: said Kari.No: "Jeg skriver blogger, og jeg kommer ofte hit for inspirasjon.En: "I write blogs, and I often come here for inspiration."No: "De fortsatte samtalen.En: They continued their conversation.No: Til deres overraskelse hadde de mye til felles.En: To their surprise, they had a lot in common.No: Begge likte de Oslo om sommeren, og de elsket begge å finne ro i parken etter en lang dag.En: They both liked Oslo in the summer, and they both loved finding peace in the park after a long day.No: Musikken nådde sitt høydepunkt da solen begynte å forsvinne i horisonten.En: The music reached its peak as the sun began to disappear over the horizon.No: Det var et magisk øyeblikk.En: It was a magical moment.No: Ola følte en uventet trygghet i samtalen.En: Ola felt an unexpected confidence in the conversation.No: "Kanskje vi kan treffes igjen?En: "Maybe we can meet again?"No: " foreslo han forsiktig.En: he suggested cautiously.No: Kari nikket entusiastisk.En: Kari nodded enthusiastically.No: "Det ville vært hyggelig!En: "That would be nice!No: Kanskje jeg kan intervjue deg til bloggen min?En: Maybe I could interview you for my blog?"No: " spurte hun leende.En: she asked, laughing.No: Til slutt byttet de telefonnumre.En: In the end, they exchanged phone numbers.No: Begge forlot parken med et smil.En: Both left the park with a smile.No: Ola følte seg mer selvsikker, og Kari hadde allerede en overskrift for sin neste bloggpost: "Uventede vennskap i solen.En: Ola felt more confident, and Kari already had a headline for her next blog post: "Unexpected Friendships in the Sun."No: "De hadde oppdaget en verden av nye muligheter.En: They had discovered a world of new possibilities.No: En sommerettermiddag i Frognerparken ble til et nytt kapittel for dem begge.En: A summer afternoon in Frognerparken turned into a new chapter for them both. Vocabulary Words:cast: ga fra segglow: glødgathered: samletbenches: benkenebreathe: pustennevertheless: allikevelbeside: ved siden avjotted: notertestudied: studertefolkemengden: crowdobserving: observereunique: uniknervous: nervøssoft melody: myk melodicourage: motbeautiful: vakkershook: ristetarchitecture: arkitekturinspiration: inspirasjonsurprise: overraskelsepeace: ropeak: høydepunktdisappear: forsvinnemagical: magiskconfidence: trygghetcautiously: forsiktigenthusiastically: entusiastiskinterview: intervjueheadline: overskriftfriendship: vennskap

Isabel Hilton and Simon Brooke join Georgina Godwin to discuss the week’s biggest stories. Plus: Fiona Wilson on Japan’s elections, Tyler Brûlé in San Sebastián and Lars Bevanger with the news from Oslo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Allergy Adventures: A Botanist's Summer Day in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en varm sommerdag i Oslos Botaniske Hage, summet det av besøkende.En: On a warm summer day in Oslo's Botaniske Hage, it buzzed with visitors.No: Luften var fylt med lukten av blomstrende planter og lyden av barnelatter og raslingen fra bladene.En: The air was filled with the scent of blooming plants and the sound of children's laughter and the rustling of leaves.No: Sindre var en ivrig botaniker med en stor fascinasjon for sjeldne planter.En: Sindre was an eager botanist with a great fascination for rare plants.No: Ved hans side gikk Liv, hans forsiktige venn, alltid der for å passe på ham.En: By his side walked Liv, his cautious friend, always there to watch out for him.No: De to spaserte langs de brosteinsbelagte stiene, omringet av en fargeeksplosjon.En: The two strolled along the cobblestone paths, surrounded by an explosion of color.No: Sindre hadde lenge jaktet på den sjeldne "Heliotropis mystica", en plante som blomstrer bare noen få uker om sommeren.En: Sindre had long been on the hunt for the rare "Heliotropis mystica," a plant that blooms only a few weeks during the summer.No: "Se opp!En: "Watch out!"No: " sa Liv, idet hun plasserte en advarende hånd på Sindres arm.En: said Liv, as she placed a warning hand on Sindre's arm.No: "Jeg kjenner til allergien din, og det kan bli farlig.En: "I know about your allergy, and it can become dangerous."No: "Sindre lo og børstet av hennes bekymringer.En: Sindre laughed and brushed off her concerns.No: "Ingen risiko, ingen oppdagelser, Liv," svarte han med et glimt i øyet.En: "No risk, no discoveries, Liv," he replied with a gleam in his eye.No: Men Liv så bekymret ut, et tegn på at hun mente alvor.En: But Liv looked worried, a sign that she was serious.No: Men Sindre var bestemt.En: But Sindre was determined.No: Han fulgte kartet sitt mot det fjerne hjørnet av hagen hvor den sjeldne planten var kjent for å vokse.En: He followed his map towards the far corner of the garden where the rare plant was known to grow.No: Liv holdt tritt, men kunne ikke overvinne den overvåkende bekymringen i blikket sitt.En: Liv kept pace but could not overcome the watchful worry in her gaze.No: Til slutt nådde de stedet.En: Finally, they reached the spot.No: Der, midt i lyset, sto den ettertraktede "Heliotropis mystica", kronbladene badet i sommersolen.En: There, in the midst of the light, stood the coveted "Heliotropis mystica," its petals bathed in the summer sun.No: Sindre lente seg nærmere, beundret det delikate mønsteret av bladene.En: Sindre leaned in closer, admiring the delicate pattern of the leaves.No: Plutselig begynte han å nyse voldsomt.En: Suddenly, he began to sneeze violently.No: Hans ansikt ble rødt, og pusten begynte å pese.En: His face turned red, and his breath began to wheeze.No: "Å nei, Sindre!En: "Oh no, Sindre!"No: " ropte Liv og grep i vesken etter medisinen hun alltid bar for slike nødstilfeller.En: cried Liv and reached into her bag for the medicine she always carried for such emergencies.No: Hun trakk ham bort fra planten og fant raskt en benk der han kunne sitte ned.En: She pulled him away from the plant and quickly found a bench where he could sit down.No: Med skjelvende hender administrerte hun medisinen, og holdt ham rolig inntil det kritiske øyeblikket var forbi.En: With trembling hands, she administered the medicine and kept him calm until the critical moment was over.No: Da Sindre endelig roet seg, så han Liv i øynene, fortsatt støttende og bekymret.En: When Sindre finally calmed down, he looked into Liv's eyes, still supportive and worried.No: "Takk, Liv.En: "Thank you, Liv.No: Jeg burde ha lyttet til deg," sa han, nå mer ydmyk.En: I should have listened to you," he said, now more humbled.No: "Jeg forstår nå at noen ganger trenger man bare en venn for å få det riktige perspektivet.En: "I understand now that sometimes you just need a friend to get the right perspective."No: "Liv smilte og klappet ham på skuldra.En: Liv smiled and patted him on the shoulder.No: "Ja, men det er også godt å ha eventyrlystige venner noen ganger," svarte hun, lettet over at han var trygt.En: "Yes, but it's also good to have adventurous friends sometimes," she replied, relieved that he was safe.No: Sindre lærte den dagen at eventyr også krever respekt for grenser.En: Sindre learned that day that adventures also require respect for boundaries.No: Mens solen fortsatt var høy, og de mange stemmene i hagen fortsatte å surre rundt dem, visste Sindre at visdom også kan blomstre, akkurat som hans favorittblomster.En: While the sun was still high, and the many voices in the garden continued to buzz around them, Sindre knew that wisdom too can blossom, just like his favorite flowers. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstrendelaughter: barnelatterrustling: raslingeneager: ivrigfascination: fascinasjoncautious: forsiktigstrolled: spasertecobblestone: brosteinexplosion: eksplosjonallergy: allergirisk: risikoconcern: bekymringdetermined: bestemtoutcome: utkommecoveted: ettertraktetdelicate: delikatsneeze: nyseviolently: voldsomtadminister: administrerecritical: kritiskcalmed: roetsupportive: støttendehumbled: ydmykperspective: perspektivadventurous: eventyrlystigboundaries: grenserwisdom: visdomblossom: blomstrewatchful: overvåkendepat: klappe

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Raindrops of Revelation: Lars' Journey to Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Regndråpene begynte å falle raskt fra de tunge, grå skyene som samlet seg over Vigeland Park i Oslo.En: The raindrops began to fall quickly from the heavy, gray clouds gathering over Vigeland Park in Oslo.No: Det var en varm sommerdag, men været hadde bestemt seg for å overraske besøkende med en plutselig regnskyll.En: It was a warm summer day, but the weather had decided to surprise visitors with a sudden downpour.No: Lars gikk alene langs de snoede stiene i parken, dypt i tanker.En: Lars walked alone along the winding paths in the park, deep in thought.No: Han var på jakt etter noe, et tegn kanskje, noe som kunne lede ham i valget av karriere.En: He was searching for something, a sign perhaps, something that could guide him in his career choice.No: De mektige skulpturene, skapt av Gustav Vigeland, sto som tause tilskuere til hans indre konflikt.En: The mighty sculptures, created by Gustav Vigeland, stood as silent witnesses to his inner conflict.No: De grønne plenene og de vakre trærne tilbød trøst, men ga ingen svar.En: The green lawns and the beautiful trees offered comfort but gave no answers.No: Da regnet begynte å slå raskere mot bakken, vurderte Lars å gå tilbake.En: When the rain began to beat faster against the ground, Lars considered going back.No: Men noe innen i ham insisterte på at han skulle fortsette.En: But something inside him insisted that he should continue.No: Han hadde håpet at denne turen, denne dagen, ville gi ham klarhet.En: He had hoped that this walk, this day, would give him clarity.No: Han dro regnjakken tettere om seg, men da regnet intensiverte, begynte besluttsomheten å vakle.En: He pulled his raincoat tighter around him, but as the rain intensified, his determination began to waver.No: Rett ved "Monolitten", den høye søylen av figurer som strakte seg mot himmelen, fant han et nødvendig tilfluktssted.En: Right by the "Monolitten," the tall column of figures stretching towards the sky, he found a much-needed refuge.No: Han var ikke alene; allerede hadde Ingrid og Erik, to andre park-gjester, søkt ly under den massive skulpturen.En: He was not alone; Ingrid and Erik, two other park visitors, had already sought shelter under the massive sculpture.No: De smilte til ham i medfølelse over det uventede regnværet.En: They smiled at him with empathy over the unexpected rain.No: Ingrid, en kunststudent med et åpent smil, spurte om han ofte kom hit.En: Ingrid, an art student with an open smile, asked if he often came here.No: Lars ristet rolig på hodet og innrømmet at han håpet å finne en ny retning i livet.En: Lars shook his head calmly and admitted that he hoped to find a new direction in life.No: Erik, som arbeidet med teknologi, nevnte hvor inspirerende han fant kunsten rundt dem og hvordan den noen ganger ga ham nye ideer i jobben sin.En: Erik, who worked in technology, mentioned how inspiring he found the art around them and how it sometimes gave him new ideas in his job.No: Der, under regnværets musikalitet og skulpturenes voktende nærvær, begynte Lars å føle forandringen.En: There, under the musicality of the rain and the sculptures' watchful presence, Lars began to feel a change.No: Samtalen fløt lett mellom dem.En: The conversation flowed easily between them.No: Ingrid fortalte om hennes drømmer om å utvikle en egen kunststil, mens Erik snakket om hvordan teknologi kunne kombinere med kunst for å skape noe nytt.En: Ingrid talked about her dreams of developing her own art style, while Erik spoke about how technology could combine with art to create something new.No: Lars innså at han ikke var alene om å søke mening og retning.En: Lars realized he was not alone in seeking meaning and direction.No: Denne tilfeldige møtet med Ingrid og Erik ga ham nytt perspektiv.En: This chance meeting with Ingrid and Erik gave him a new perspective.No: Kanskje var livet ikke så mye om å finne en perfekt sti, men om å tørre å utforske de mange mulighetene uten frykt for feil.En: Perhaps life was not so much about finding a perfect path, but about daring to explore the many possibilities without fear of making mistakes.No: Da regnet lettet, takket Lars de nye vennene for praten.En: As the rain eased, Lars thanked his new friends for the conversation.No: Han følte seg nå mer energisk, klar til å utforske livet videre, fylle det med eventyr og feil, akkurat som en kunstner ville.En: He now felt more energetic, ready to explore life further, to fill it with adventures and mistakes, just as an artist would.No: Det var på tide å la inspirasjon løfte ham, akkurat som regndråpene som nå glitret i solen.En: It was time to let inspiration lift him, just like the raindrops now glittering in the sun.No: Med et nytt glimt i øynene, forlot Lars Vigeland Park, beriket med ideer og mot, klar for hva enn framtiden skulle bringe.En: With a newfound spark in his eyes, Lars left Vigeland Park, enriched with ideas and courage, ready for whatever the future might bring. Vocabulary Words:raindrops: regndråpenegathering: samlet segdownpour: regnskyllwinding: snoedesculptures: skulpturenewitnesses: tilskuerecomfort: trøstintensified: intensivertedetermination: besluttsomhetenrefuge: tilfluktsstedshelter: lyempathy: medfølelseart student: kunststudentnew direction: ny retninginspiring: inspirerendeconversation: samtalenmusicality: musikalitetwatchful: voktendeflowed: fløtdreams: drømmerdeveloping: utviklemeaning: meningchance meeting: tilfeldige møtetperspective: perspektivpossibilities: muligheteneinspiration: inspirasjonglittering: glitretenriched: beriketcourage: motfuture: framtiden

Today on the sauna bench, we head to Oslo, Norway, and visit with the folks at Oslo Badstuforening, (Oslo Sauna Association). This is my second trip to Norway in as many years. They say that you never step into the same river twice, and I'll contend that we never sit on the same sauna bench twice. For last year, I took many saunas in the Oslo Harbour, as well as published a Sauna Talk with the Oslo Sauna Association team – and you can listen to that episode which is #99. And this year, I get right back into the Oslo sauna spirit, yet with more focus on the “behind the scenes” history, construction, operation, and warm hearted people who make it all happen. Because frankly, I'm overwhelmed with the Badstu Boom, as it's called. I really dig the Norwegians! The Norwegians They have sauna (badstu) deep in their Viking history. They approach it width depth and culture like the Finns, but with the open minded collaborative artful attention and appreciation of the Brits. AND without the capitalistic franchise money to be made CEO Instagramification land grab of many Americans. Take this Sauna Talk as example. Main guests on this show are Ragna, Secretary General, Oslo Badstuforening. And Aslak, who also has an official sounding title at Oslo Badstuforening, along the lines of “chief operations manager” which could mean loading firewood in the morning and replacing a burned out stove in the afternoon. A few different countries And we get to sauna serendipity also, as Hannah Mary Goodland joins us from Haar Sauna which is located way up north in the British Isles. Haar Sauna is the first mobile sauna in Scotland. Hannah Mary is also in Oslo and so what better than a bunch of sauna business folks from different a few different countries Sauna Talking it out on the bench, while over looking the fjord in Oslo. For those familiar, and for those who keep up with SaunaTimes and sauna travel, Oslo Sauna Association has an every expanding fleet of floating saunas. Each one unique, named after a particular bird, and pretty much guaranteed to have local Oslo residents with a few foreigners sprinkled in for contrast social therapy. For our Sauna Talk, Ragna chooses for us the Seagull Sauna. And you'll soon get to hear why she chose this particular sauna, out of the 24 or so floating nearby. I think about the floating sauna revolution. I wrote about it here over two years ago. And since then, I have written and reviewed several other floating saunas, such as my friends Nick and Jess at Löyly floating in BC Canada, who now have three more floating projects in development. David, of course, from Von Sauna in Seattle, who I met at Sauna Days aboard the Viking Floating Sauna. And has what many report to be incredibly great heat on Lake Washington. But the thing is, floating saunas are all over the place in Europe, and you can check in with Sauna Sam who takes us dockside in Amsterdam, for example. Catching the floating sauna bug Many of these floating saunapreneurs caught the bug and inspiration from their times in Oslo, including the just christened Alex and Gabe's aptly titled Fjord Sauna, the first floating sauna in San Francisco Bay Area. And soon to be launched, we will visit with Kate Butchart, an American who lived in Oslo for seven years, who is introducing Kos Sauna, the first floating sauna to open on Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, NY, scheduled to debut in September 2025. Kos “koos” translates from Norwegian as a concept meaning cozy joy—simplicity that fosters small delights and community. Sound familiar? Well, let's get to it. From the floating sauna bench in Oslo Norway, I am pleased to bring you this episode of Sauna Talk!

Sri takes the show to Oslo, Norway

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Butterflies in Vigeland: Jørgen's Unforgettable St. Hans-aften Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Jørgen hadde sommerfugler i magen.En: Jørgen had butterflies in his stomach.No: Det var St. Hans-aften, og han var på sin aller første date med Astrid i Vigeland Parken i Oslo.En: It was St. Hans-aften, and he was on his very first date with Astrid in Vigeland Parken in Oslo.No: Parken var vakker denne kvelden.En: The park was beautiful this evening.No: Skulpturer i stein og bronse skinte i det myke kveldslyset.En: Sculptures in stone and bronze shone in the soft evening light.No: Folk frydet seg i den lange lyse sommerdagen, og lukten av blomstrende trær fylte luften.En: People rejoiced in the long, bright summer day, and the scent of blooming trees filled the air.No: Astrid var allerede der da Jørgen ankom.En: Astrid was already there when Jørgen arrived.No: Hun satt på en benk, pakket inn i sin egen verden, og så drømmende på Gustav Vigelands skulpturer.En: She was sitting on a bench, wrapped in her own world, gazing dreamily at Gustav Vigeland's sculptures.No: Hun så opp og smilte da hun fikk øye på Jørgen.En: She looked up and smiled when she spotted Jørgen.No: Jørgen smilte tilbake, men inni seg var han nervøs.En: Jørgen smiled back, but inside he was nervous.No: Han ønsket å gjøre et godt inntrykk, å kanskje starte noe spesielt med Astrid denne magiske sommerkvelden.En: He wanted to make a good impression, to maybe start something special with Astrid this magical summer evening.No: Lena, hans venn, hadde foreslått mange tips for å hjelpe.En: Lena, his friend, had suggested many tips to help him.No: "Bare vær deg selv, men kanskje litt forbedret," hadde hun sagt.En: "Just be yourself, but maybe a little improved," she had said.No: Hun likte å hjelpe Jørgen, men han visste at hun noen ganger kunne bli litt for entusiastisk.En: She liked helping Jørgen, but he knew that sometimes she could get a little too enthusiastic.No: Det var noen som helst bak figurerne i parken, og hun var kanskje der for å overvåke hvordan daten gikk.En: She was somewhere behind the figures in the park, and she was perhaps there to watch how the date went.No: De begynte å spasere gjennom parken, og småpratet om kunst og sommer.En: They began strolling through the park, making small talk about art and summer.No: Jørgens nervøsitet begynte å gli bort litt.En: Jørgen's nervousness started to fade a bit.No: Men plutselig la han merke til en kjent skikkelse som beveget seg bak en spesielt stor skulptur.En: But suddenly he noticed a familiar figure moving behind a particularly large sculpture.No: Det var Lena, umiskjennelig, med solhatt og stort smil.En: It was Lena, unmistakably, with a sunhat and a big smile.No: Hun prøvde å være diskret, men feilet miserabelt.En: She tried to be discreet, but failed miserably.No: Jørgen stoppet opp, rød i ansiktet.En: Jørgen stopped, red in the face.No: "Jeg tror jeg nettopp har funnet en venn," sa han, og pekte mot Lena, som nå rødmet litt selv.En: "I think I've just found a friend," he said, pointing towards Lena, who now blushed a little herself.No: Astrid så forundret på henne, men så lo hun.En: Astrid looked at her in surprise, but then she laughed.No: En ekte, klingende latter som fikk sommeren til å virke enda lysere.En: A genuine, ringing laughter that made the summer seem even brighter.No: "Jeg liker at du har støttespillere," sa hun vennlig.En: "I like that you have supporters," she said kindly.No: Jørgen begynte å le også.En: Jørgen began to laugh too.No: Plutselig var all nervøsiteten borte.En: Suddenly, all the nervousness was gone.No: Han innså at hans ufullkommenhet var det som gjorde ham ekte.En: He realized that his imperfections were what made him real.No: Astrid satte pris på dette.En: Astrid appreciated this.No: De fortsatte å gå sammen, nå uten skjulte hjelpere, men med en ny forståelse.En: They continued to walk together, now without hidden helpers, but with a new understanding.No: Da kvelden nærmet seg slutten, og himmelen ble fylt med fargerike lys fra fyrverkeri, så Astrid på Jørgen.En: As the evening drew to a close, and the sky was filled with colorful lights from fireworks, Astrid looked at Jørgen.No: "Jeg vil se deg igjen," sa hun.En: "I want to see you again," she said.No: De skiltes med et løfte om en ny dag, mens Lena vinket entusiastisk fra avstand.En: They parted with a promise of a new day, while Lena waved enthusiastically from a distance.No: Jørgen følte seg mer sikker enn noen gang.En: Jørgen felt more confident than ever.No: Han trengte ikke å være perfekt, bare ekte.En: He didn't need to be perfect, just genuine.No: Og det var mer enn nok.En: And that was more than enough. Vocabulary Words:butterflies: sommerfuglerstomach: magenwrapped: pakketgazing: sådreamily: drømmendeimpression: inntrykknervous: nervøsimproved: forbedretstrolling: spaserenervousness: nervøsitetnoticed: merkefamiliar: kjentdiscreet: diskretfailed: feiletgenuine: ekteringing: klingenderealized: innsåimperfections: ufullkommenhetappreciated: sette pris påhelpers: hjelpereunderstanding: forståelsedrew: nærmetfireworks: fyrverkericonfident: sikkergenuine: ekterejoiced: frydetblooming: blomstrendebronze: bronseevening light: kveldslysetoversee: overvåke

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: When Computers Fail: A Start-Up's Bold Pitch in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en travel dag på teknologiske start-up inkubatoren i Oslo.En: It was a busy day at the technological start-up incubator in Oslo.No: Solen strålte gjennom de høye vinduene, og traff pultene som var fylt med bærbare datamaskiner og halve kaffekopper.En: The sun beamed through the tall windows, landing on desks filled with laptops and half-empty coffee cups.No: Veggene var dekket av skisser og fargerike tavler.En: The walls were covered with sketches and colorful boards.No: Sindre satt ved sitt skrivebord, full av nervøsitet.En: Sindre sat at his desk, full of nerves.No: Hans hode var fylt med innovative ideer, men selvtilliten hans var svak.En: His head was filled with innovative ideas, but his confidence was weak.No: Snart skulle teamet hans stå foran investorene for å presentere sitt prosjekt.En: Soon, his team would stand before investors to present their project.No: Det var en mulighet de ikke kunne gå glipp av.En: It was an opportunity they couldn't miss.No: Ingrid satt ved den andre enden av bordet.En: Ingrid sat at the other end of the table.No: Hun var realistisk og forståelig.En: She was realistic and understanding.No: Hun visste hvordan man balanserte drømmer med virkeligheten.En: She knew how to balance dreams with reality.No: "Vi må ha en klar plan," sa Ingrid.En: "We need a clear plan," said Ingrid.No: "Vi kan ikke bare gå inn uten struktur.En: "We can't just go in without structure."No: "Knut smilte.En: Knut smiled.No: Han hadde en selvsikker holdning.En: He had a confident demeanor.No: Han var alltid ukomplisert.En: He was always straightforward.No: "Presentasjonen må være elegant og enkel.En: "The presentation must be elegant and simple.No: Vi må fange deres oppmerksomhet," sa han, mens han viftet med hånden, som om han allerede sto foran publikum.En: We need to capture their attention," he said, waving his hand as if he were already standing in front of the audience.No: Sindre var i konflikt.En: Sindre was conflicted.No: Han ønsket å holde sin opprinnelige visjon, men Ingrids forslag virket praktiske.En: He wanted to keep his original vision, but Ingrid's suggestions seemed practical.No: Når tiden gikk, vokste uenigheten.En: As time went on, the disagreement grew.No: "Vi må ta et valg," sa Ingrid bestemt.En: "We need to make a choice," said Ingrid firmly.No: "Vi holder på å gå tom for tid.En: "We're running out of time."No: "Da dagen for presentasjonen kom, ble spenningen i rommet nesten håndgripelig.En: When the day of the presentation arrived, the tension in the room was almost palpable.No: The team tok plass foran investorene.En: The team took their place in front of the investors.No: Sindre kjente svetten på pannen.En: Sindre felt the sweat on his forehead.No: Presentasjonen begynte godt, med Knut som ledet an med karisma.En: The presentation started well, with Knut leading with charisma.No: Men så, midt i det viktigste punktet, skjedde det verst tenkelige.En: But then, at the crucial moment, the worst possible thing happened.No: Datamaskinen deres skjedde med et teknisk problem.En: Their computer encountered a technical issue.No: Skjermen ble svart, og en nervøs stillhet fulgte.En: The screen went black, and a nervous silence followed.No: Det var da en intern debatt brøt ut.En: That's when an internal debate broke out.No: "Hva skal vi gjøre?En: "What should we do?"No: " hvisket Ingrid.En: whispered Ingrid.No: Sindre så rundt på teamet sitt, tok et dypt pust, og bestemte seg for å improvisere.En: Sindre looked around at his team, took a deep breath, and decided to improvise.No: "Vi viser det nå," sa han med en nyfunnet besluttsomhet.En: "We're showing it now," he said with newfound determination.No: Ingrid begynte å forklare deres nøkkelfunn, mens Knut kom med sterke argumenter.En: Ingrid began to explain their key findings, while Knut presented strong arguments.No: Sindre steppet inn med tekniske detaljer fra hukommelsen.En: Sindre stepped in with technical details from memory.No: Sammen viste de hva prosjektet virkelig handlet om, uten behov for digitale hjelpemidler.En: Together, they showed what the project was truly about, without the need for digital aids.No: Det spontane segmentet traff investorene dypt.En: The spontaneous segment hit the investors deeply.No: Etter presentasjonen kunne Sindre knapt tro det.En: After the presentation, Sindre could hardly believe it.No: De hadde faktisk vunnet over investorene.En: They had actually won over the investors.No: Med et stort smil fant Sindre ut at han ikke bare hadde fått tillit til seg selv, men også verdsatt kraften i samarbeid.En: With a big smile, Sindre realized he had not only gained confidence in himself but also valued the power of collaboration.No: Sammen, i sommerlyset som fortsatt flommet inn i inkubatoren, feiret Sindre, Ingrid, og Knut.En: Together, in the summer light still pouring into the incubator, Sindre, Ingrid, and Knut celebrated.No: Start-upen hadde kanskje overvunnet det første hinderet, men enda viktigere, hadde de funnet styrke i sin forskjellighet.En: The start-up may have overcome the first hurdle, but more importantly, they had found strength in their differences. Vocabulary Words:incubator: inkubatorenbeamed: stråltedesks: pultenenerves: nervøsitetinnovative: innovativeconfidence: selvtillitrealistic: realistiskunderstanding: forståeligbalance: balanseredemeanor: holdningstraightforward: ukomplisertconflicted: i konfliktdisagreement: uenighetpalpable: håndgripeligcharisma: karismacrucial: viktigsteencountered: skjedde medimprovise: improviseredetermination: besluttsomhetkey findings: nøkkelfunnspontaneous: spontaneconfidence: tiltrocollaboration: samarbeidhurdle: hinder

Meet legendary improviser Tim Orr based in San Francisco. We had a fabulous chat about his life in improv, international travels and favorite movie. We spoke about his philosophy on improv and the importance of connections. He even gave me a tour of his home! He has been improvising since 1988 with many San Francisco and international groups, including BATS Improv, True Fiction Magazine, Awkward Dinner Party, and with the acclaimed troupe 3 For All. In 2009, he founded Improv Playhouse of San Francisco. Since 2015, he has toured Europe with Inbal Lori from Berlin performing their duo show Click. Tim has also appeared in numerous plays in the San Francisco Bay Area, and received critical acclaim for his leading roles in the improvised feature films, Suckerfish and Security. Nationally, Tim has performed and taught improvisation at the American Conservatory Theatre, BATS Improv, Stanford University, and many other venues (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Austin, Louisville, Atlanta, etc.). Internationally, he has performed and taught at numerous festivals and/or as an invited guest artist in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Beirut, Belgium, Berlin, Bucharest, Dubai, Hamburg, Helsinki, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Mallorca, Oslo, Paris, Saudi Arabia, Shanghai, Sofia, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and more. Tim has consulted with numerous groups both nationally and internationally in their formation of improvisation groups and also the development of new improvisation formats.

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss (1) Prime Minister Netayahu's trip to DC to break bread with President Donald Trump, to dot the I's an cross the T's on an expected-at-any-moment temporary cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas, and (2) Should Israeli doctors do triage on hostages, helping politicians choose who should come home first and who last in the upcoming cease-fire and hostage return deal with Hamas? Plus, a Trump hotel in Tel Aviv, talking teddy bears of people slain on October 7, bees, and a tribute to a remarkable man, Berhanu Yoseph, may his memory be for a blessing. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Et Tu, Grok?

Jørgen Kjønø, whose stage name is Dex Carrington, is a Norwegian-American stand-up comedian based in Oslo, Norway. He is also an actor, host of the Truth Train podcast, and former travel show host who gained international recognition as the host of Dexpedition, which aired on MTV in over 30 countries. He joins us on the Mad In America podcast to talk about his experience with Lyrica and Zyprexa, including a five-and-a-half-year taper after 10 years on the drugs. *** Find a full transcript of the interview here: https://www.madinamerica.com/2025/07/horror-psychiatric-drug-withdrawal-dex-carrington/  Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 © Mad in America 2025. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org

Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In recent years, these have been levied against countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Iran, which have ranged from freezing assets and trade bans to travel restrictions and full embargoes. But do sanctions work in deterring repression? Those arguing that they're effective claim that they're a nonviolent way to force change and serve as a deterrent for other countries. Those who are skeptical about the efficacy of sanctions say they are leaky, don't lead to regime change, and can harm civilians and exacerbate humanitarian crises.     Now with this background, we debate the question: Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool?    This debate was produced in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and was recorded at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Oslo, Norway, on May 26, 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices