Norwegian Embassy in Washington
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Official Bluesky Account of the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Oregon is #NorwayStrong!
Congratulations to Oregon National Guard, active duty soldiers, reservists, and Army ROTC cadets for completing the Norwegian Foot March! Red full story: tinyurl.com/46jpfw89
Photo Credit: U.S. Army Reserve
Congratulations to Oregon National Guard, active duty soldiers, reservists, and Army ROTC cadets for completing the Norwegian Foot March! Red full story: tinyurl.com/46jpfw89
Photo Credit: U.S. Army Reserve
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Oregon is #NorwayStrong!
Congratulations to Oregon National Guard, active duty soldiers, reservists, and Army ROTC cadets for completing the Norwegian Foot March! Red full story: tinyurl.com/46jpfw89
Photo Credit: U.S. Army Reserve
Congratulations to Oregon National Guard, active duty soldiers, reservists, and Army ROTC cadets for completing the Norwegian Foot March! Red full story: tinyurl.com/46jpfw89
Photo Credit: U.S. Army Reserve
At last week's Kavli Prize Laureate Conversation, Ambassador
@annikennorway.bsky.social stressed the importance of U.S. - Norwegian cooperation in cutting-edge technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/rae6dbs7
@annikennorway.bsky.social stressed the importance of U.S. - Norwegian cooperation in cutting-edge technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/rae6dbs7
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
At last week's Kavli Prize Laureate Conversation, Ambassador
@annikennorway.bsky.social stressed the importance of U.S. - Norwegian cooperation in cutting-edge technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/rae6dbs7
@annikennorway.bsky.social stressed the importance of U.S. - Norwegian cooperation in cutting-edge technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/rae6dbs7
After some savory grilled cheese, Chef Eilif is here with something #sweet. Check out how to make #homemade Norwegian #CinnamonBuns – with some American icing. Don’t forget to follow us and Chief Eilif (@chefeilif) on Instagram for more delicious stories! tinyurl.com/44e4h75r
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
After some savory grilled cheese, Chef Eilif is here with something #sweet. Check out how to make #homemade Norwegian #CinnamonBuns – with some American icing. Don’t forget to follow us and Chief Eilif (@chefeilif) on Instagram for more delicious stories! tinyurl.com/44e4h75r
Read more about our week at the Embassy here: tinyurl.com/yc3pzn2e
October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Read more about our week at the Embassy here: tinyurl.com/yc3pzn2e
Earlier today, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced an additional $150 million in aid to secure access to electricity and heating for the people of Ukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bzr6nad
October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Earlier today, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced an additional $150 million in aid to secure access to electricity and heating for the people of Ukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bzr6nad
Yesterday, the Norwegian Government proposed NOK 85 billion (approx. $8.4 billion) in 2026 military and civilian aid to Ukraine, including for US-sourced military equipment. This announcement underscores Norway’s commitment to #standwithukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yzd53te
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Yesterday, the Norwegian Government proposed NOK 85 billion (approx. $8.4 billion) in 2026 military and civilian aid to Ukraine, including for US-sourced military equipment. This announcement underscores Norway’s commitment to #standwithukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yzd53te
That’s a wrap for the Midwest!
H.R.H. toured St. Olaf College, founded by Norwegian immigrants. H.R.H met with students and listened to presentations about their research. Photo Credits: Ola Vatn / Det kongelige hoff & Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge.
H.R.H. toured St. Olaf College, founded by Norwegian immigrants. H.R.H met with students and listened to presentations about their research. Photo Credits: Ola Vatn / Det kongelige hoff & Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge.
October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
That’s a wrap for the Midwest!
H.R.H. toured St. Olaf College, founded by Norwegian immigrants. H.R.H met with students and listened to presentations about their research. Photo Credits: Ola Vatn / Det kongelige hoff & Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge.
H.R.H. toured St. Olaf College, founded by Norwegian immigrants. H.R.H met with students and listened to presentations about their research. Photo Credits: Ola Vatn / Det kongelige hoff & Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge.
The royal visit continues! At the State Capitol, H.R.H. reaffirmed ties between Norway and Minnesota with @governorwalz.mn.gov and celebrated Norway’s more than 50-year partnership with the Minnesota National Guard. Photos: Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The royal visit continues! At the State Capitol, H.R.H. reaffirmed ties between Norway and Minnesota with @governorwalz.mn.gov and celebrated Norway’s more than 50-year partnership with the Minnesota National Guard. Photos: Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge
Today, H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon started his U.S. tour in Iowa, commemorating 200 years of organized Norwegian emigration to the United States. Stay tuned tomorrow and Wednesday for more events in Minnesota! Photos: Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Today, H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon started his U.S. tour in Iowa, commemorating 200 years of organized Norwegian emigration to the United States. Stay tuned tomorrow and Wednesday for more events in Minnesota! Photos: Tom Hansen/Innovasjon Norge
✂️Big Scissors for a big impact! Ambassador Anniken Huitfeld cut the ribbon for the Norwegian-American Defense Industry Council’s new HQ. The defense industry supports U.S. national security–and American jobs–through production facilities across the country.
September 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
✂️Big Scissors for a big impact! Ambassador Anniken Huitfeld cut the ribbon for the Norwegian-American Defense Industry Council’s new HQ. The defense industry supports U.S. national security–and American jobs–through production facilities across the country.
Let's give a warm welcome to our wonderful new interns: Alba and Tora! Alba is from Oslo and holds a BA from King’s College London. Tora is from Bergen and recently completed her master’s degree at the London School of Economics. We are so excited to have them with us!
August 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Let's give a warm welcome to our wonderful new interns: Alba and Tora! Alba is from Oslo and holds a BA from King’s College London. Tora is from Bergen and recently completed her master’s degree at the London School of Economics. We are so excited to have them with us!
Big news! His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will soon visit New York, Iowa, and Minnesota. On October 9, in New York City, he will welcome a replica of the Restauration – the ship that launched organized emigration 200 years ago.
Photo: Dusan Reljin / Det kongelige hoff
Photo: Dusan Reljin / Det kongelige hoff
August 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Big news! His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will soon visit New York, Iowa, and Minnesota. On October 9, in New York City, he will welcome a replica of the Restauration – the ship that launched organized emigration 200 years ago.
Photo: Dusan Reljin / Det kongelige hoff
Photo: Dusan Reljin / Det kongelige hoff
This National Intern Day (it really is!), we are bidding our fantastic interns, Helal and Knut, a bittersweet farewell. Both have enjoyed their time in D.C. and learned a lot. We will miss them, but we know that great things await!
July 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This National Intern Day (it really is!), we are bidding our fantastic interns, Helal and Knut, a bittersweet farewell. Both have enjoyed their time in D.C. and learned a lot. We will miss them, but we know that great things await!
Happy Independence Day to our American friends! 🎆
July 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Happy Independence Day to our American friends! 🎆
Our Embassy was glad to take part in the U.S. premiere of "Facing War" – a documentary capturing a critical year of Jens Stoltenberg’s term as NATO Secretary General.
The screening, part of @dcdoxfest.bsky.social, opened with remarks from director Tommy Gulliksen and Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt.
The screening, part of @dcdoxfest.bsky.social, opened with remarks from director Tommy Gulliksen and Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt.
June 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our Embassy was glad to take part in the U.S. premiere of "Facing War" – a documentary capturing a critical year of Jens Stoltenberg’s term as NATO Secretary General.
The screening, part of @dcdoxfest.bsky.social, opened with remarks from director Tommy Gulliksen and Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt.
The screening, part of @dcdoxfest.bsky.social, opened with remarks from director Tommy Gulliksen and Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt.
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 We had a fabulous time marching in the @capitalpridedc.bsky.social parade with our Nordic neighbors this weekend. A beautiful day to celebrate love!
June 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 We had a fabulous time marching in the @capitalpridedc.bsky.social parade with our Nordic neighbors this weekend. A beautiful day to celebrate love!
June is Pride Month, and that means that the Nordic Embassies are once again joining the Pride Parade to celebrate equality and inclusion. 🌈 Spot us at the Capital Pride Parade this Saturday, June 7, starting at 2:00 pm!
June 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
June is Pride Month, and that means that the Nordic Embassies are once again joining the Pride Parade to celebrate equality and inclusion. 🌈 Spot us at the Capital Pride Parade this Saturday, June 7, starting at 2:00 pm!
On Friday, Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt attended the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Friday Evening Parade at the Marine Corps Barracks as a guest of honor. The host was Lieutenant General Bradford J. Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation. Our thanks for a wonderful event!
May 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On Friday, Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt attended the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Friday Evening Parade at the Marine Corps Barracks as a guest of honor. The host was Lieutenant General Bradford J. Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation. Our thanks for a wonderful event!
🇳🇴 Happy Syttende Mai, and gratulerer med dagen! Today is Norway's Constitution Day, also known as Norwegian National Day. If you're celebrating, our Embassy wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday! 🇳🇴
May 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🇳🇴 Happy Syttende Mai, and gratulerer med dagen! Today is Norway's Constitution Day, also known as Norwegian National Day. If you're celebrating, our Embassy wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday! 🇳🇴
It's almost Syttende Mai, and Norwegian and Norwegian-American organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are hosting a celebratory picnic! Please RSVP if you plan to attend (see flyer).
May 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It's almost Syttende Mai, and Norwegian and Norwegian-American organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are hosting a celebratory picnic! Please RSVP if you plan to attend (see flyer).