Ambassador Braithwaite Commemorates World War II Mission in Norway: “Operation Leader”
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of “Operation Leader”, Ambassador Braithwaite visited the Aviation and War History Museums in Bodø. Operation Leader Operation Leader was…
Security Alert for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Norwegian Police have advised of a demonstration planned for today November 13th, from 1400-1500 at the Embassy. The protest group includes Uyghur activists demonstrating against…
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Oslo, Norway – 27 October, 2018 Location: Oslo, on Karl Johans gate from the Oslo Sentrum train station to…
A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
This report documents the magnitude of the Islamic Republic’s destructive activities at home and abroad. Many of the activities highlighted have occurred recently, while others…
Presidential Proclamation on Leif Erikson Day, 2018
Proclamation by President of the United States Donald J. Trump on Leif Erikson Day 2018: More than a millennium ago, Leif Erikson sailed across the…
Ambassador Braithwaite and Prime Minister Solberg Visit Soldiers at Værnes
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Ambassador Ken Braithwaite and Prime Minister Erna Solberg visited U.S. and Norwegian soldiers stationed at Værnes. Ambassador Braithwaite praised the…
Ambassador Braithwaite Congratulates Former Embassy Employee on 100th Birthday
On September 28, 2018, Ambassador Braithwaite visited Mrs. Elisabeth Lie-Hagen at Brevik nursing home to congratulate her on her 100th birthday, after having read about…
New Deputy Chief of Mission
Please meet our new Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) , Richard Riley! A DCM is the number-two diplomat assigned to the embassy and is considered the…
Ceremony Marks Official Unveiling of New Permanent Embassy Art Collection
On September 20, 2018, a ceremony marked the unveiling of the new permanent art collection at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo. Many of the artists…
Ambassador Braithwaite Lays Wreath at 22 July Memorial
In commemoration of the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, Ambassador Braithwaite laid a wreath at the 22…
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Oslo, Norway – 16 August 2018 Location: The Turkish Embassy in Oslo, located at Halvdan Svartes gate 5, near Frogner…
U.S. Speaker Program brings New York State’s “Energy Czar” to Norway
U.S. Speaker Program highlights global energy transition period During a March 19-23 visit to Norway, New York State’s most senior energy official, Richard Kauffman, emphasized…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Norwegian Police have advised of a small demonstration planned for today at the Embassy. The demonstration is scheduled to take place from 13:00 to 15:00…
Ambassador Braithwaite Presents Awards to CEO of Norwegian Bjørn Kjos and NTNU Students
On June 28, 2018, at the U.S. Embassy’s annual Independence Day Celebration at the Ambassador’s Residence in Oslo, U.S. Ambassador to Norway Kenneth J. Braithwaite…
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Visits Norway
On June 24-26, U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson, visited Norway, reaffirming the close and longstanding defense relationship between the United States and…
USS Bainbridge Visits Oslo
On Friday, June 22, 2018, USS Bainbridge sailed into Oslo Harbor. This is the second port call by a U.S. warship in Oslo in eight…
Embassy Organizes River Cleanup on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day on June 5, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Oslo organized a river cleanup along the Akerselva river in Oslo together with…
Ambassador Visits Dombås
On May 30-31, 2018, Ambassador Braithwaite visited Dombås. First, the Ambassador traveled to Dombås train station to visit the place where Captain Robert M. Losey was…
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