Welcome to the newsletter of the Embassy of Italy in Oslo. “The Northway” intends to provide informa-

tion about the most relevant activities, as well as news and events from the Embassy.

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The imaginary of Italy and Italians in Norway: a new initiative

carried out by the Embassy to tell the stories of important

moments in the diplomatic relations between Italy and

Norway and to tell the stories of Italians in Norway through

historical pictures (until the 60s).

To take a look at the pictures, click here (pictures

continuously updated).

If you have historical pictures of Italians in Norway, do not

hesitate to contact us!

Historical photographs INITIATIVES

Nr. 4, December 2019

MAPEI + SALINI IMPREGILO and PIZZAROTTI ITALY IN NORWAY

In October, in the presence of Prime Minister Erna Solberg, a new MAPEI

plant was opened in Sagstua, Nord-Odal, in order to expand the factory. The

investment of 19 million euros aims to increase the production capacity in

order to meet the growing demand for products for cementitious and resin

flooring and for waterproofing and cement additives in the Nordic countries.

For more information click here.

In November, Salini Impregilo and Pizzarotti entered the Norwegian market

by signing a €388-million euro contract to upgrade a 13.6-kilometre railway

line between the towns of Nykirke and Barkaker, south of Oslo. The project

concerns a section of the so-called Vestfold Line, to be modernized to reduce

travel times and increase passenger rail capacity.

Tonelli incontra i ricercatori italiani SCIENCE

On 1st October 2019 the Italian physicist and professor Guido Tonelli met Italian

researchers in Oslo. During the conference, held at the Italian Cultural Institute,

Professor Tonelli presented his new book “Genesi” and talked about the origin of the

universe and the discovery of the “Higgs Boson” which occurred in the CMS experiment

at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research ) in Geneva.

For more information click here.

EU Beach Cleanup ENVIRONMENT

The 27th of September 2019 the Embassy took part in the initiative EU Beach

Clean up, organized by the EU Delegation in Norway. The Ambassador and the

two interns participated with enthusiasm in the removal of plastic waste from

the beaches of Bygdøy in Oslo. This symbolic act shows the necessity to take

direct action against the spread of plastic and microplastics on beaches around

the world. The initiative is part of the “EU Beach Clean up” campaign, through

which EU Delegations worldwide engage in raising awareness about the dangers

of plastic pollution.

For more information click here.

Erasmus students meet the Italian Embassy in Oslo EDUCATION

On 6th November 2019 almost 60 Italian Erasmus students took

part in the Erasmus meeting organized by the Embassy and held

at the Italian Cultural Institute.

The event involved Italian Erasmus students in Oslo, and as the

previous ones, aimed to get to know the Italian community, to

present the Embassy and its activities, and promote a network

among these students.

For more information click here.

The 2019 edition of Arctic Circle took place from 10 to 13 October in

Reykjavik. The Arctic Circle is the largest network of international

dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic: politicians,

diplomats, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, environmentalists

and media managers discussed the development of the Arctic and

its consequences for the future of the globe. During the event

Italy organized a thematic session entitled '“High tech prevention

and preparedness in critical environments”. Read more .

Arctic Circle 2019 ICELAND

MARATHON NEWS

Stories of Italians living in Norway and Iceland INITIATIVES

The 21st of September 2019 the Italian Embassy

participated in the Oslo Marathon with its own team of 25

athletes. More than 70 enthusiastic Italians ran one of

the three races (10 km, half marathon, marathon). The

marathon was a great and cheerful event, with more

than 26.000 athlets and 120.000 supporters. The Italian

team was twinned with the international team

”Ambassadors for Peace”. The Embassy is looking

forward to participating in the Oslo marathon 2020,

hopefully with an even bigger team!

You can find all the pictures on Flickr.

The Italian Embassy collects and publishes on its

website stories of Italians living in Norway and in

Iceland. Who are they? What do they do?

Sergio Calabri talks about Oslo in the 50s, Luca

Roncoroni shares his experience as an ice

architect. To read about them and many others

click here.

Bookcrossing: “take a book, bring a book” INITIATIVES

Reading expands your knowledge, broadens your mind and enriches your life. This

is why the Embassy launches the project "Take a book, bring a book", a

bookcrossing initiative for the circulation and exchange of books.

In the waiting room of the consular section you will find a corner where everyone

can freely take books from and leave books, in Italian, English, Norwegian and

other languages. The initiative aims at encouraging the practice of reading and

sharing.

Join our initiative taking a book from our small free library and leaving another one in its place. Enjoy

The Italian Cultural Institute in Oslo is the cultural branch of the Embassy.

In 2019 the IIC organised more than 100 cultural events in Norway: Italian

language courses (new classes started in 2019), classical, jazz and rock music

concerts, film screenings, literary evenings and encounters with Italian authors,

art exhibitions and lectures in cooperation with Norwegian cultural institutions,

at its premises in Oscarsgt. 56.

The Institute also boasts a wide range of books and videos.

To be informed of all the events organized by the IIC, register your e-mail

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Our mission is to promote economic, political and social cooperation with Norway and Iceland, and

provide an efficient consular service to Italians.

Within those goals, here is a tentative list of future planned events:

22 January: Exhibition on Thor Heyerdal—the Italian days

22 January: Italian business network in Norway

23-24 January: Seminar on Federico Fellini @ Cinemateket

24-26 March: Salento Film festival

15 March: Italian Pop-Up Embassy in Iceland

15 March: Aquino Trio all’Harpa di Reikiavik

19-22 March: Cinema Made in Italy

March/April: Sardinia week in Norway

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Editor: Federica Lombardi, Nadia Ramzi

Revision: Emanuela Capra

Graphic project: Gabriele D’Angelo