Norway celebrates Constitution Day and Children’s Day on May 17th, commemorating the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814 and honoring the country’s youth. The day is marked with traditional breakfast feasts, wreath-laying ceremonies, and parades featuring marching bands and baton twirlers. Children’s Day is celebrated with special events focused on the young population of the country, including parades and traditional clothing.
Jet2 has announced the relaunch of flights and holidays to Bergen, Norway, after a 15-year hiatus. The new routes will operate from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport, with flights starting today (April 25). Twice weekly flights will operate from Manchester Airport to Bergen, while flights from Newcastle International Airport will operate once a week. The new route is part of Jet2’s “Discover More” offering, which aims to cater to holidaymakers with a “sense of adventure”. Bergen is often described as being the gateway to the Norwegian Fjords, and there are plenty of attractions to visit in the city itself, including Bryggen, the city’s historic harbor district that’s been named a World Heritage Site.
Equinor has reported higher-than-expected profits for the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to high production in Norway and strong operational performance. The company’s adjusted earnings before tax for the period reached $7.53 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $7.2 billion despite lower gas prices. The decline in gas prices was partially offset by increased oil prices and production growth. Equinor’s production on the Norwegian continental shelf remained high, and its international portfolio contributed to solid production growth.
Equinor’s Hammerfest LNG plant in northern Norway was evacuated Tuesday due to a gas leak during maintenance. The plant, Europe’s largest LNG export facility, will remain offline until Friday at least. The leak has been stopped, and all personnel at the plant are accounted for. There were no injuries or risk to the general population. The outage is expected to affect about 5% of Norwegian gas exports.
