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[ranjith11]

30 Facts About Norway | Things To Know About Norway | Geography Facts

Welcome to an extraordinary journey through the enchanting realm of Norway. In this video, we'll dive deep into the fusion of rich history, breathtaking nature, and innovation that defines this remarkable country. Discover the secrets of Norway as we explore its UNESCO wonders, historical treasures, and modern marvels. 🇳🇴 🏞️ From the majestic Geirangerfjord to the towering peaks of Bispen, Kongen, and Dronninga, and the icy expanses of the Jostedalsbreen glacier, you'll witness the incredible beauty of Norway's landscapes. ⚔️ Unearth echoes of Viking history and the impressive tunnel networks that crisscross the country. 🌿 Embrace Norway's commitment to sustainable energy through hydropower and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Sami people. 🚗 Take a mesmerizing journey along the Atlantic Ocean Road, explore the icy world of Svalbard, and be captivated by the ethereal Northern Lights. 📚 Delve into Norway's literary history, its high standard of living, and the allure of its tourism. With a coastline stretching 100,000 km, unique points like Treriksröset, and events like the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, Norway's wonders are endless. Join us on this incredible adventure as we explore the hidden treasures of Norway! 🌍🏔️🌌

[heritageposts]

🇵🇸 From the second ESC semi-final: man waves a small Palestinian flag during Israel's performance, and is immediately escorted out by security

I've seen people try to excuse this by saying there's always been a list of approved flags for Eurovision.

And yes, while it's true that ESC has had an official flag policy for years now—with nation flags either limited to those with UN status, or to participating countries—it's also something that has only been selectively enforced in the past, and never which the kind of hostility we're seeing in Malmö right now.

The first time I remember hearing about the Eurovision flag policy was in 2016, when a Sami artist was representing Norway. The Norwegian broadcaster of ESC, NRK, reported then that the Semi flag was "technically" banned from the ESC arena, but that, according to ESC's the former head of communications, it would be up to the security at the arena whether they enforced this ban or not:

The music competition's rules state that it is only permitted to use flags from the participating countries, from countries that have previously participated, or from countries that are full members of the UN. It is therefore not allowed to wave the Sami flag when Agnete goes on stage on 14 May in Stockholm. - Technically speaking, that is correct, as the Sami flag is not part of the UN or is represented in the Eurovision Song Contest. I understand that the question can arouse emotions as Agnete has Sami roots, says Paul Jordan, communications manager for the Eurovision Song Contest to Sameradion in Sweden When asked what might happen if the public shows up with a Sami flag during the competition, the communications manager says that it will be up to the doormen to decide. - Technically, it is not allowed according to the current rules. Right now I don't know what would have happened at the entrance. Technically, it can be confiscated, but I cannot guarantee that, says Jordan to Sameradion.

I could write several paragraphs about just how revolting it is that the Sami flag was even banned to begin with (they reverted it in 2016, after months of backlash), but the point I want to drive home right now is that there is nothing "apolitical" about the EBU's flag policy, or the way it is enforced.

Reminder again to BOYCOTT EUROVISION 🇵🇸

Don't watch, don't vote.

[i-was-today-years-old-when]

i learned that Svalbard, Norway is the only visa-free zone in the world. Regardless of citizenship, anyone can live and work there indefinitely (x)

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I follow back!

[sn0wbat]

well what family doesn't keep a secret vampire family member hidden deep in in the basement /s

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[edwardsissyhandsthtdanceslikeabb]

so my singular and closest amigo is like a huge f1 fan which is kinda wild & random ( but not really bc everyone loves louis hamilton even if his first name is sir or smth i really dont know ) and seeing her engage in fandom has been subliminally brainwashing me so i had the thought:

there's seemingly not a centralized chess fandom on tumblr, but chess has seen an exponential boom in popularity, globally, and ppl do make posts abt the players, like you little freaks are out there. so as someone whose more into chess than the average bloke and has been for like a year and a half (and would thusly be able to talk abt the games and memes), i dont know why we aren't collectively sharing in the parasocial part of chess.

like there's so much drama all the time, friggin bum beads are now a core part of the lore, bobby fischer exists, gotham covers games literally daily like you can unclench levy its ok, magnus is always fckn about, hikaru fought some guy he lost a game to a couple of years ago, every dubov clip i've seen is him saying smth unhinged or doing like 1 million pull ups and he looks like he's my age but he's like TWENTY SEVEN HELLO?!, rapport and ding are the people's couple etc etc

like why are we not having fun with this lol?

as with all things, i've been influenced, and in my sleep deprived state i think its the perfect opportunity to cause more damage to tumblr :)

so do ur thing you animals, let's actually make this happen, lets make chess fun and cringe and creative and equally as involved as its youtube / video counterparts reflect — if anyone wants to be moots just comment or follow me! :D

[pseudophan]

gonna be so sad when tonight is the first preshow space with good audio and i'm asleep because i have a psych appointment tomorrow

[bostonwalks]

Anti-Semitism/Anti-Zionism includes lies, libels, fabrications, distortions, misstatements, myths, etc. intended to defame Jews and their homeland, Israel. Ignorance is no excuse because the facts are available. Anyone who propounds untruths about Jews or Israel, let alone commits actions, against Jews or Israel is an Anti-Semite.

[pigeocore]

Headcannon that Deaddy Bear was one of the first things Toki got with his dethklok money. He never owned a stuffed toy, let alone any toy really as a kid and wanted to know what it's like to have one

[pvffinsdaisies]

I’d like to introduce you all to my absolute favourite series of calendars

[ifindus]

can I request some more Irenor? either regular or with fem!Ireland🩷also maybe you could tell us some fun facts about ireland and norway historically?🫢

Sure! ✨

Historically Ireland and Norway has not had much interaction due to being controlled by other countries, but during the Viking Age they had a lot of contact! Funnest fact: Norwegian vikings founded Dublin. Norwegian settlers at this point established several ports and cities in Ireland and would regularly fight with the Irish locals, but the Norwegians mainly kept to the coast as they were more interested in trade and boats. At one point Denmark tried to take the Norwegian settlements but were quickly beaten and they remained under Norway's rule. Over time the vikings integrated into the society and there were many Norwegian men who would end up with Irish women. This contact ended up creating the Hiberno-Norse style, a blend of two cultures, of Celtic and Norse ideas and expressions, something we can see in archaeological material today.

[ranjith11]

30 Facts About Norway | Things To Know About Norway | Geography Facts

Welcome to an extraordinary journey through the enchanting realm of Norway. In this video, we'll dive deep into the fusion of rich history, breathtaking nature, and innovation that defines this remarkable country. Discover the secrets of Norway as we explore its UNESCO wonders, historical treasures, and modern marvels. 🇳🇴 🏞️ From the majestic Geirangerfjord to the towering peaks of Bispen, Kongen, and Dronninga, and the icy expanses of the Jostedalsbreen glacier, you'll witness the incredible beauty of Norway's landscapes. ⚔️ Unearth echoes of Viking history and the impressive tunnel networks that crisscross the country. 🌿 Embrace Norway's commitment to sustainable energy through hydropower and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Sami people. 🚗 Take a mesmerizing journey along the Atlantic Ocean Road, explore the icy world of Svalbard, and be captivated by the ethereal Northern Lights. 📚 Delve into Norway's literary history, its high standard of living, and the allure of its tourism. With a coastline stretching 100,000 km, unique points like Treriksröset, and events like the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, Norway's wonders are endless.

[lietpolski]

i deleted the ask because i'm a dumdum, but @sneakystorms asked me to talk about denmark! so here it is, my denmark character analysis through history: warning, this is gonna get long and it will be a mix of canon, real history & my own headcanons!

denmark is a SUCH a fascinating character to me, because he has subtle but really important character development over the centuries!! (both in canon and in my crazy little head)

i think earlier on in his life he was for sure on the cocky side, and he had every reason to be! he and his buddies are destroying the british isles, gaining a presence in continental europe, and being all around incredibly powerful forces. as their presence in britain and ireland dwindles, that's still just fine to him, because now you have the kalmar union! where denmark, sweden and norway (with finland & iceland as territories of the last two) were united under denmark's crown! not only are he and his friends together as a powerful kingdom, but within it he is the one with the most power and political control

we see this manifest in him heavily because he begins to identify as the "leader" of the nordics (both then and in modern times, but i'll get to that later)

he is the leader, he makes the decisions, people listen to him. and that's when he gets too cocky, and it's not just cockiness anymore but a refusal to budge on what he thinks is right. which brings the stockholm bloodbath and the multiple battles that brought about sweden's independence and the end of the kalmar union

and denmark is upset. it's fine for a while, but then things get rough: he begins to lose battle after battle and war after war to sweden. here's a comment that i found interesting: even though denmark kept losing, he continued to risk the safety of the kingdom just for petty revenge

and even some of his other motivations are selfish: pride, wanting to protect the slowly crumbling image of a powerful empire

this also brings into the discussion what i think is a fascinating aspect of norway and denmark's relationship at the time. i think of this in a dennor context but it can be platonic if you'd like! but in both instances of denmark & norway that we see in canon during that time, norway is never bitter at him. denmark is having a rough time geopolitically and he's making mistakes over and over again, but their relationship never becomes strained, because norway cares too much

and in return, denmark who has internalized this idea of him as a leader and a protector comes back to this: he needs to get stronger, needs to make sure it doesn't come to this again

it doesn't last forever. in 1814, denmark-norway enter the napoleonic wars on the wrong side, and as war reparations, denmark must now cede norway to sweden. from himaruya's notes on 1814:

this is a clear example of how denmark's cockiness, his selfishness, his want to be the leader, to best sweden, to get revenge raptured his relationship with norway over time. and the word that stands out to me is childish: denmark is always described as a big brother type in modern day, a little silly but mature, a businessman. not one to throw tantrums and cut ties with his best friend, not because he misses him, but because he lost

and what's left of denmark then? an ex-superpower with increasingly dwindling territory and the man he's been in a union with for almost 500 years given away to the man who's only taken for him for 300 years (albeit, denmark instigated a lot of those doomed battles)

this is where denmark and iceland's relationship becomes so fascinating! because i think now is where the shift begins to happen. don't get me wrong - denmark was never a bad person, he's always cared for the people around him, but he's also been selfish and stupid and careless. and now his best friend's brother is under his care, he's lost everything, and the world stage is changing rapidly. what does denmark do?

well, he tries his best.

he's maybe not as tactful or sweet or comfortable with iceland as he is in modern day, but he tries. as he explains later, he believes he raised iceland. he views himself as his guardian!

also, this is just really cute:

this brings us to the denmark we see in modern day, after two centuries of learning how to be a nation instead of an empire. i think a lot of his modern day personality is a reaction to his past which he deeply regrets. he raises iceland, mends his relationship with norway, even mends his relationship with sweden! he's not the selfish cocky ruler that he used to be, and in my opinion, he purposefully overcompensates, making sure that this time he is listening to others, he is taking their feelings into account, he's more selfless:

we also see how he has redefined his "leader" identity! he still identifies with it, but now he uses it to be a good friend to the people he cares about:

and there he is! denmark, ex warrior, ex ruler, ex asshole trying his best, now reformed dad, friend, and boyfriend, still trying his best :)

there's more to get into, like his relationship with iceland and norway in more depth and other historical relationships like him and estonia, him and england, or him and poland, but that's a story for another day!

[juustozzi]

What would you do if you found out where the Moomin Valley is?

seriously speaking, I already know it's in Naantali--

seriously seriously speaking, I would be pretty amazed, but wouldn't probably do much because I don't have the money to really travel and a mass tourist boom would be bad...

[i-was-today-years-old-when]

i learned that Longyearbyen, Norway is the world's northernmost settlement with a population greater than 1,000. There is a ban on cats, a monthly alcohol purchase limit, and a requirement to carry a rifle while outside for protection from polar bears (x)

[nickysfacts]

The vikings were the gay raiding family men of Scandinavia!

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[sn0wbat]

this is a couple days late but hey

happy new year, it sure is 2024 now