Top Leisure Activities in Norway It's no secret that Norwegians love being outdoors in all seasons. Here are some of the most popular outdoor activities in Norway, according to Statistics Norway. Hiking Foraging Hunting Fishing Canoeing Kayaking Sailboating Horseback riding Skiing Norway to Open Embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo Norway will be increasing its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by opening a new embassy in the capital city of Kinshasa. DRC will also become a new partner country as part of a long-term Norwegian initiative to help address humanitarian efforts in DRC and the surrounding region. The government has highlighted increased food security, the fi ght against modern forms of slavery, and preventing and combating sexual violence as the key focus areas in the partnership. Norway contributes nearly US$1 million annually to peace, stabilization and development efforts in DRC. PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: " NORWEGIAN NEWCOMERS " When Norwegian immigrant Vedrana Tanovic arrived in Norway in 2015, she uncovered a new opportunity to connect with others and tell stories. Following her international move, Tanovic sought to defi ne the true meaning of " home " and unearth commonalities with other immigrants in the Norwegian community- discovering their unique backgrounds, hopes and dreams. " Norwegian Newcomers " is a documentarystyle podcast that highlights real testaments of immigrant life in Norway, one guest at a time. sonsofnorway.com VIKING AUGUST 2021 9 DID YOU KNOW? ILLUSTRATION BY JENNY DREVLAND Norway's public universities don't charge tuition. Both local and international students can attend for free.http://www.sonsofnorway.com