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Blind Norwegian man: 16 Muslim taxi drivers refused me because of my guide dog

Geir Ålien is blind and relies on his guide dog Gigi to manage everyday life. But the small, gentle 17-kilo poodle constantly causes problems whenever Geir tries to take a taxi. Drivers from Muslim countries refuse to transport him – and the issue extends far beyond taxis.

Iran: Military aviation hit by two serious accidents in short succession

Reports of accidents linked to Iranian military and industrial facilities continue to pour in. Iranian authorities have now confirmed two serious incidents involving military aviation in recent days.

SVT Censured – for calling illegal immigrants exactly what they are: illegal immigrants

Public broadcaster SVT has been censured by Sweden’s Broadcasting Review Board for the grave sin of describing illegal migrants as exactly what they are: illegal migrants. The ruling stems from a segment in SVT Rapport aired in November 2025, where the term was deemed inappropriate.

Norway FM dispenses platitudes on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war

In a fresh interview with the Labour-aligned Dagsavisen (historically the party’s mouthpiece), Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide shares his thoughts on the conflict that has now raged for four long years.

Iranian in Norway slams failing media coverage of Iran

Even as demonstrations continue and the Iranian regime unleashes brutal crackdowns, Norwegian media have mostly dropped the story.

– Killing a fly or you? Not a hard choice!

Mohsan Raja, named Oslo Citizen of the Year in 2015, has reacted strongly to statements by Document journalist Espen Teigen regarding whether Norway should keep dogs or Muslims. Raja told Document that he wishes the journalist would “burn in hell.” He added that Teigen must accept being met with the same kind of language in return.

Iceland: EU vote could be fast-tracked to August

Iceland had planned to hold a referendum on EU membership next year, but according to two sources Politico has spoken with, the vote could be accelerated to as early as August. The background is the dispute over Greenland and tariffs. The EU wants to stem the tide of Trump. Norway could also get dragged into the wake.

“Young people” more negative towards homosexuals – the media refuses to say why

Young people are becoming increasingly intolerant of sexual minorities. This is shown by a survey that mapped young people’s views on LGBT people. However, the media carefully avoids reporting which group is responsible for the increase.

Media is tearing down the monarchy

As you call into the forest, so the answer returns: The press lives off scandals. It already had one it could thrive on in Marius Borg Høiby. Then the Epstein files arrived and struck the Royal Family amidships. It was a foretold catastrophe. Mette-Marit herself had previously confessed to the public that she had a past of uninhibited partying.

People’s ‘no’ isn’t enough for the EU elite

The clear “no” to EU membership in 1972 and the resounding “no” in 1994 apparently mean nothing to those parties convinced they know better than the voters who put them in power.