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Norway
Aftenposten
National & Local
Even the National Library can apparently act dumb at the Christmas party
The National Librarian of Norway, Aslak Sira Myhre, received a stone sculpture valued at almost half a million kroner as a farewell gift during a Christmas party, raising eyebrows about the appropriateness of such an expensive gift.
Feb 20 • 20:01 UTC
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Norway
Aftenposten
National & Local
The farewell gift cost 400,000 kroner. Now it has been withdrawn.
A 400,000 kroner stone head of a historical figure initially given as a farewell gift has been withdrawn by the National Library of Norway following criticism.
Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
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Germany
taz
Life & Tech
Feature Film 'Winter in Sokcho': Here Cooking is Done Exceptionally Well
In his quiet, observational feature film debut, director Koya Kamura explores life in a small South Korean town through the story of Sooha, who prepares a risky local delicacy, Fugu, as a special farewell gift.
Feb 4 • 19:17 UTC