Opinion

Ukrainian businessman asks Zelenskyj to resign

Alexander Temerko is a Ukrainian-born British businessman who has been associated with the Tory party. Temerko is no friend of Putin, but is now…

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Two immigrant men assaulted a young Norwegian - impressions from the court

Elena Angelina Figenschau

On a summer night in 2022, a young Norwegian man is robbed, punched and kicked in the head at Rådhusplassen in Oslo. Almost three…

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The green collapse: Full stop for the foremost electric aircraft venture

Kent Andersen

The Eviation Alice electric aeroplane was supposed to enter commercial service in 2027. Now the manufacturer has put the development of the electric aircraft…

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Norwegian party leaders go «all in» for Ukraine: Aid to be increased much and quickly

Erling Marthinsen

Support for Ukraine must be increased considerably, and quickly. This is the opinion of the entire political class in Norway, who once again believe…

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Trump: We will end the Ukraine war and make a «deal» with the UK

Erling Marthinsen

Starmer has such massive problems at home that he has wisely realised that it might be advantageous to maintain good relations with the US,…

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Germany faces its worst nightmare: becoming like France

Erling Marthinsen

Friedrich Merz, the future Chancellor following his election victory on Sunday, has big challenges ahead of him. Enormous sums of money need to be…

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Friday at last, British musicians and warriors deserve a tribute

Erling Marthinsen

Strange ideas sometimes pop up, and here’s an example. A little musical playlist for Friday night. I’ll start in my beloved second home country,…

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Economic experts warned, but Trump tariffs seem to be working so far

Erling Marthinsen

You have to wait until you see the effect of the measures before you condemn them. Then you need ‘natural experiments’. The 72 hours…

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Choice of new frigates could be a political headache for Norway's government

Erling Marthinsen

The purchase of new frigates for up to NOK 150 billion could be an extremely sensitive issue for the Norwegian government. The President of…

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The EU's and Norway's reactions to Trump tariffs are pure hypocrisy

Erling Marthinsen

No-one reacts when the EU introduces so-called climate tariffs to save the world. Nor does anyone react to Norway’s sky-high tariffs on agricultural products.…

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Burning a Koran has become like insulting a monarch

Erling Marthinsen

Two days after Salwan Momika was shot dead in Stockholm, British police turned out in force in Manchester to arrest a man who burned…

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UK's Energy Secretary poses a serious threat to all British families

Erling Marthinsen

British Energy Minister Miliband is competing with Chancellor Reeves to be the biggest threat to the British economy. But his fanatical focus on Net…

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Trudeau's successor will just be «more of the same»

Erling Marthinsen

After Justin Trudeau resigned as both party leader and prime minister, there is now a battle to succeed him. It doesn’t look promising, as…

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– Starmer must sack energy minister Miliband to save Britain

Erling Marthinsen

Energy Minister “Red Ed” Miliband is a delusional fanatic who has created our devastating approach to Net Zero – he will soon destroy both…

Opinion

The British are being systematically lied to by a misguided political elite

Erling Marthinsen

This week, Donald Trump has shown that another world is possible. Unlocking the economy can still turn us around. Whether British or Norwegian politicians…

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Britain's strictest headteacher strikes again

Erling Marthinsen

The UK’s “strictest headteacher”, Katharine Birbalsingh, says the proposed reforms are “Marxist” and that they threaten the progress of disadvantaged children.