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Jens Stoltenberg: Norway’s economic future is under threat

Norway faces significant economic challenges in the longer term, driven by a combination of rising public spending, an expected decline in oil and gas revenues, and an ageing population.

Malmö school forced children to celebrate Muslim holidays in Swedish class

The Muslim-majority school forced Swedish children to celebrate Eid. Now the mother of one of the children has had enough.

Arfan Bhatti on trial for complicity in the Oslo terror attacks – previous acquittal raises questions

Arfan Bhatti is facing a retrial, charged with complicity in the terrorist attack in Oslo on 25 June 2022, in which two people were killed and several injured. The case raises questions about whether the prosecution’s evidence will lead to a conviction this time, given Bhatti’s previous acquittal for terrorist planning in another case.

Russia declares a 30-hour “Easter ceasefire” with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary suspension of military operations in Ukraine in connection with Easter. According to a statement from the Kremlin, all Russian military actions will cease from 18:00 local time on Saturday until midnight on Monday 21 April.

Danish newspaper: Islam should not be allowed to play a role in Denmark

– Islam should play no role in Denmark. Zero. Denmark is not a Muslim country. Our culture is shaped by Christian judgement, writes the Danish newspaper B.T. in an editorial – and states that it has been a success for the entire West.

Asylum lawyers criticise repatriation of Ukrainian refugees

In 2024, each Ukrainian was paid a lump sum of approximately NOK 93,000 immediately, in addition to more than NOK 20,000 per month, but that amount has been slightly reduced now, due to the miserable municipal economy around Norway. The lump sum is now paid out after one year in the country.

Big price test reveals significant savings on cross-border shopping for Norwegians

The price test shows that there are particular savings to be made on meat and fish products by shopping in Sweden.

Trans women are not legally women, UK Supreme Court rules

Men who pretend to be women, also known as trans women, are not actually women. This has been ruled by the UK Supreme Court in a unanimous decision today. The decision is a major defeat for the Scottish Government.

Trump administration accuses New York attorney general of possible mortgage fraud

According to reports, the Trump administration has approached federal authorities with allegations of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Two “Norwegians” shot and killed in Pakistan

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed that two Norwegian citizens with ties to Pakistan have died following an incident in the city of Gujrat in Punjab province, northern Pakistan. Pakistani police are investigating the case as murder. According to NRK, the two deceased men were family and on holiday in Pakistan. Their […]