The resentment on the Norwegian side is also fueled by the fact that the Finns have already tried to claim Father Christmas for themselves, establishing a "Santa Claus Village" in the Arctic Circle city of Rovaniemi.
Perhaps the midnight sun could also be hijacked from the Norwegians," wrote Helsingin Sanomat in a tongue-in-cheek article. "The Norwegians could of course fight back with the ultimate weapon of mass distraction ... taking Santa Claus hostage. It could get ugly.
"We can not stand by and watch the Finns try to grab a bigger share" of the northern lights market, said Per-Arne Tuftin of Innovation Norway, a state-owned company that promotes tourism in Norway. "We will not give up -- the northern lights will be ours," he told the Troms&ostrok;-based newspaper Nordlys, whose name translates appropriately as Northern Lights.
Really?? U seriously believe anyone claims ownership? LOOOL
We claim the ambition to own the tourist markets association to the concept, like the Finnish now own the concept of Santa. Who previously were Norwegian...
And by the way: Måtte Al Jazeera brenne i hælvete for deres dekning av Libya og Syria.
From the English wikipedia: Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language.
Finland and Norway is both in Fennoscandia, witch is a geographic and geologic term used to describe the Scandinavian Peninsula, the Kola Peninsula, Karelia and Finland, but it's not as much used.
ugh... What we norwegians mean is that we are fearing finland is taking the tourists away from us. Alot of our tourism comes from people wanting to see the northern lights, if finland goes "hey guys look we have northern lights aswell" that will probs take tourists to findland instead of norway.
We're not actually claiming ownership of the northern lights you silly people but we have cities way up north so it's easy to see it here in norway compaired to other countries
The resentment on the Norwegian side is also fueled by the fact that the Finns have already tried to claim Father Christmas for themselves, establishing a "Santa Claus Village" in the Arctic Circle city of Rovaniemi.
Perhaps the midnight sun could also be hijacked from the Norwegians," wrote Helsingin Sanomat in a tongue-in-cheek article. "The Norwegians could of course fight back with the ultimate weapon of mass distraction ... taking Santa Claus hostage. It could get ugly.
Astridaunt 2 months ago
"We can not stand by and watch the Finns try to grab a bigger share" of the northern lights market, said Per-Arne Tuftin of Innovation Norway, a state-owned company that promotes tourism in Norway. "We will not give up -- the northern lights will be ours," he told the Troms&ostrok;-based newspaper Nordlys, whose name translates appropriately as Northern Lights.
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butirpasir 2 months ago 2
Really?? U seriously believe anyone claims ownership? LOOOL
We claim the ambition to own the tourist markets association to the concept, like the Finnish now own the concept of Santa. Who previously were Norwegian...
And by the way: Måtte Al Jazeera brenne i hælvete for deres dekning av Libya og Syria.
111076tom 3 months ago
In video description: Two Scandanavian countries
Just want to say that Finland is not in Scandinavia
Oddi92 3 months ago
@Oddi92 In the english definition of scandinavia, it is.
addikul 3 months ago
@addikul Well then that definition is wrong..
TheEupot 3 months ago
@addikul No, its not.
From the English wikipedia: Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language.
Finland and Norway is both in Fennoscandia, witch is a geographic and geologic term used to describe the Scandinavian Peninsula, the Kola Peninsula, Karelia and Finland, but it's not as much used.
Oddi92 3 months ago
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I'm embarrased being Norwegian because of these stupid claims. :\
Though I have to admit that the Norwegian videos of the phenomena are truly amazing.
kajakarine 3 months ago
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kajakarine 3 months ago
Search facebook for "Arctic Light Photo" for more Borealis pictures and videos
ostekakepstsnet 3 months ago
Kind of feels like alot of you people actually takes it seriously that we think we physicly own the northern lights, come on guys use your heads
Strande92 3 months ago
ugh... What we norwegians mean is that we are fearing finland is taking the tourists away from us. Alot of our tourism comes from people wanting to see the northern lights, if finland goes "hey guys look we have northern lights aswell" that will probs take tourists to findland instead of norway.
We're not actually claiming ownership of the northern lights you silly people but we have cities way up north so it's easy to see it here in norway compaired to other countries
Strande92 3 months ago
@Strande92 This "Battle for Aurora," is only a thrilling title invented by the media.
The Norwegians and the Finns both offer excellent conditions and a framework for the Northern Lights tourists
1HarryH 2 months ago 4
WTF??! The Northern Lights belongs to EARTH!
itsrunnerveg 3 months ago 7
So if one country succeeds in obtaining rights and the other countries don't pay the tax, what they gonna do, turn it off?? Such a lame idea.
stevethewsimpson25 3 months ago
@stevethewsimpson25 Don't be ridiculous! They'll just force everyone in the country to look at the ground as it's happening.
ezzthemc 3 months ago
This could get ugly! Someone might sit down over a coffee and complain!
Cislum 3 months ago
no norwegian media is covering this noone in norway cares
bastardusnorvegius 3 months ago
I'm just waiting for people to "own" the sky, so nobody can look up without paying royalties and/or watching adverts first.
Lijacote 3 months ago
The world has become sick... Can't they just sit down together with hot cocoa and watch the lights. I claim the ridge in the Atlantic Sea!!!
DemonixXV2 3 months ago
@DemonixXV2 . The northern lights belong to Norway and not gay finnish..ditt jævla rasshøl
TreatyOfTripoli 3 months ago
@TreatyOfTripoli Very convincing, man.
Lijacote 3 months ago
@Lijacote most seen from Norway, and can't see shit from finland, except for ugly girls. even swedes are better than finnish TBH.
TreatyOfTripoli 3 months ago
@TreatyOfTripoli What a lovely nationalist generalising troll you are.
Lijacote 3 months ago
@TreatyOfTripoli LOL dumfag
TheMutification 3 months ago
@TheMutification suck my norwegian cock bich
TreatyOfTripoli 3 months ago