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John Martin Johansen

High prices affect more and more Norwegians
Even in a seemingly prosperous country like Norway, more and more people are struggling to make ends meet due to rising prices.
New survey shows increasingly negative view of Israel among Americans
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that a majority of Americans, 53 per cent, now have a negative view of Israel.
New book reveals Harris staff mapped out judges for quick presidential inauguration
A new book claims that a communications director for former Vice President Kamala Harris created a list of federal judges appointed by Republicans who…
Thousands of Norwegian victims waiting for compensation in criminal cases
Many people who have been victims of crime in Norway are waiting in uncertainty to receive compensation from those convicted. According to figures from…
New survey claims that a majority of Norwegians want a new EU referendum
A new survey from Opinion shows that a majority of the Norwegian population is in favour of a possible new referendum on Norwegian EU…
Illegal migrant in the US challenges Trump
“I am an immigrant, I am undocumented, fearless, queer and ashamed.”
Speaking out: "Nobody talks about culture as a cause of youth crime
Almir Martin, deputy chairman of the board of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity (LIM), has in an opinion piece advocated a new approach to the…
Government tightens climate targets to at least 70 per cent cuts by 2035
The government has announced a new climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The cuts will mainly take place in Norway and through co-operation…
Divisions in the Labour Party over asylum reception centres abroad
“I find it difficult to see how you can maintain basic human rights around such schemes,” says Jonas Gahr Støre.
"The mother of modern Islamic terror": The suicide­attack­on the Grand Mosque, Mecca 1979
In 1979, the Grand Mosque in Mecca was the scene of an attack that shook the Muslim world. Saudi authorities completely censored the attack.…
London: Palestine activists put pressure on local authorities
In London, people who support Palestine have been trying to get local authorities to change the way they invest money.
World leaders criticise Trump's new tariffs and warn of sanctions
After US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Wednesday, several world leaders have criticised the move and warned of possible backlash. Jens Stoltenberg…
TV 2 poll still shows no majority in favour of EU membership
The survey shows that 58.6 per cent would vote no, while 41.4 per cent would vote yes. In addition, 17 per cent responded that…
Patriotic diet: Those who choose Norwegian food eat more red meat
NIBIO researcher Anne Milford says that many people who favour Norwegian food choose foods that are less in line with official dietary advice.
Bærum closes care home - blind man has to move for the fourth time
In wealthy Norway, municipalities are having to cut back sharply. Belset care home in Bærum is now being closed down as part of the…
Explosion in Malmö, Sweden, on Wednesday night
There has been an explosion in the Söderkulla neighbourhood of Malmö, Sweden.