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The electric bus bill no Norwegian politician wants to talk about

Oslo’s public transport operator Ruter bought 70 electric buses in 2019 for 479 million kroner. Unveiled with fanfare at Rådhusplassen, the total cost reached 850 million kroner — one billion in 2026 values. All buses are now out of service as charging systems became outdated and failed new safety requirements.

Billions in Norwegian Ukraine aid going straight into the corruption bucket

Aftenposten documents that large sums of Norwegian aid money to Ukraine disappear or are misused before reaching the front lines. Since 2022, Norway has given a total of 224 billion kroner to Ukraine — the country’s fastest-disbursed and largest single-country aid package ever. However, defensive structures that were supposed to be built were never constructed, and six out of ten Ukrainian soldiers are paying for their own food, clothing, and fuel.

Parents have become teachers’ worst nightmare

Teachers at Norwegian schools are being harassed by parents who can’t raise their own children and refuse to take responsibility. But teachers are still expected to handle these students, right?

Immigrants warn: – If we get reduced benefits, our children will become criminals!

The Swedish government’s planned welfare cap is provoking strong reactions among immigrants and left-wing politicians. Immigrants argue that their children will turn to crime if welfare benefits are reduced. Politicians in immigrant-dense major cities agree.

Kenyan serial attacker charged with 13 counts; Could be declared mentally unfit

The man in his 20s from Kenya who is charged with a series of assaults and violence against women in the Oslo area has been admitted for compulsory psychiatric observation. He may now be declared not criminally responsible.

UK government plans to ban new oil and gas fields

A bill on ‘energy independence’ from the Labour government in the UK will make the country’s temporary ban on new oil and gas drilling permanent. The government also plans to ban fracking on land. The Norwegian government, however, has decided to reopen three gas fields, partly with a view to exporting to Britain.

Will declare ‘climate crisis’ a Global Public Health Crisis

The ‘climate crisis’ should be declared a global public health crisis, like Covid, according to a ‘pan-European’ commission on climate and health established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The commission also calls for measures to combat ‘disinformation’. Among its members is Karl Lauterbach, who led Germany’s Covid response.

Gang of foreign youths attack 17-year-old graduation celebrant on Norway’s national day

A 17-year-old graduation celebrant was knocked to the ground and jumped on by a group of foreign men in Bergen on Sunday evening. According to an eyewitness, tensions arose because the youth “walked through” the group in the street.

EU threatens Norway: Implement EU directives faster!

The EU has warned Norway to speed up EU directive implementation. Norway’s Foreign Ministry appears to side with Brussels. Espen Barth Eide sees it as if Norway has no voice. Despite supplying 30% of EU gas and 12–14% of its oil, Norway is portrayed as having to stand with hat in hand.

Modern immigration costs hit hard: Child welfare cases at Oslo Airport drain a single municipality of millions

When immigrant children with no connection to Ullensaker municipality require assistance at Oslo Airport, the Child Welfare Services take over. The bill is sent to the town hall in Jessheim.