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Norway introduces “climate requirements” for ships used in oil and gas operations

The Norwegian government announced on Tuesday that, from 2029, it will introduce requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships used in oil and gas operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. The Norwegian offshore industry is unenthusiastic about such a distinctly Norwegian climate policy demand.

Islamophile top diplomat in Tehran: Norway wants “diplomatic solution” as Trump preps for war

State Secretary Andreas Kravik is in Tehran on behalf of Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide to help push for a negotiated solution. However, the regime has just presented an offer to the US that Donald Trump described as so poor he couldn’t be bothered to finish reading it. What can Norway possibly contribute in this situation? The United States is preparing for a new round of war.

Tortured for nine months and executed

Erfan Shakourzadeh has been executed by the Iranian authorities. There is a major difference in how the media are presenting the case. While The Telegraph writes that he was tortured for nine months, NTB writes as if the charges may be legitimate.

Hamse Ali in court, charged with giving false statement

Hamse Ali is on trial for giving a false statement to police after claiming he was the victim of a racist attack in Nygårdsparken, Bergen, in September 2024. A fundraiser raised 253,000 kroner after his story. In court, he refused to say how the money was spent.

Oslo schools in crisis: 14,000 pupils — 21.6% of all students — need special language training

In Oslo, 14,000 pupils require special language training (SSO), equaling 21.6% of all students in the capital’s schools. The annual cost to the municipality is 1.2–1.5 billion NOK. Over 85% have non-Western backgrounds, with pupils from Muslim countries comprising over 70–75% of them.

Péter Magyar’s new government in Hungary is already beginning to show alarming tendencies

Hungary’s new government is already showing worrying signs. The newly appointed foreign minister appears ready to open the borders to immigration and says it is relevant to send Hungarian soldiers to Ukraine. Appeasement of Brussels is underway.

EU foreign ministers unanimously approve sanctions on Jewish settlers

EU foreign ministers have unanimously approved sanctions against Jewish settlers in the West Bank, targeting both individuals and organisations. Viktor Orbán had repeatedly vetoed the measures, but after his election defeat, the EU was finally able to reach agreement.

Swedish woman has sex with a river and calls herself “riversexual”

Swedish poet Louise Halvardsson has a sexual relationship with the river Åssman in western Sweden. She calls herself “riversexual”.

Constitution Day: When flying the Norwegian flag becomes controversial

It makes you wonder when Norway’s national costume (bunad) and proper suits will be exchanged for leather pants with oversized back slits and full niqabs during the children’s parade up Karl Johan.

Parliament’s secret millions revealed by a single MP

New financial figures from the Storting reveal a striking difference in how Norway’s elected representatives handle taxpayers’ money. While the major parties are draining their well-stocked group accounts, Irene Ojala from the party Patient Focus has returned nearly ten million kroner she didn’t need.