Opinion

Norway’s state broadcaster launches taxpayer-funded queer sex guide: From doggy style to kiss me in the arse

In a bold and historic journalistic move, NRK has finally solved one of our time’s most significant societal challenges. Norwegians do not know well enough how to do it the queer way. Document found it necessary to censor the most explicit parts of the images. It was a decision taken by the article’s author, who unfortunately cannot delete the images from his head.

Braut Haaland was right about France, but Norway robbed fans of a World Cup highlight

There were few World Cup matches that beforehand seemed as exciting as Norway against France, with “Haaland versus Mbappé”, two of the world’s best strikers. But Norway chose “thanks, but no thanks”. France marches on as favourites; that is also what Haaland believes.

Why is Oslo mayor Anne Lindboe fascinated by Zohran Mamdani?

Why is a centre-right politician from Oslo captivated by an extremist figure who spreads fear among New York’s Jewish population and pursues economic policies that are driving residents away? Today, neither New York nor Oslo is a safe haven for Jews.

Sweden investigates alleged gang takeover of Social Democratic stronghold

First, the Social Democrats denied the problem. Then they cleared themselves. Now the government is stepping in and allowing former Security Service chief Klas Friberg to investigate the Botkyrka scandal, which an increasing number of people describe as one of the clearest examples of gang-criminal infiltration of Swedish politics.

The Humanitarian Superpower failed Venezuela when it mattered most

A bloodless statement about a few pennies paid into an international relief fund is all the Norwegian government has managed to come up with in the wake of Venezuela’s catastrophic earthquakes. Meanwhile, decisive leaders are doing the dirty work on the ground.

USA: A Tale of Two Nations

The United States is rapidly approaching a political divide between North and South that evokes memories of the Civil War (1861–1865). This time, however, the South stands on the side of liberty, while the North is increasingly consumed by authoritarian ambitions. It is now apt to describe the Republican Party as conservative and traditionalist, and the Democratic Party as socialist and communist.

Norway’s state broadcaster wants people to prepare for hard times

NRK appears intent on frightening Norwegians into feeling a genuine fear of war, just as people do in many other European countries. But it tries to do so in a cosy, reassuring way, by promoting foraging and gathering food from nature. The article contains some useful tips. Between the lines, however, one senses that NRK’s primary concern is to cultivate fear of a war with Russia.

The problem with the BBC’s mandatory islamophobia training

While the BBC is laying off hundreds of staff, those who remain are being required to complete training on Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred. The indoctrination is complete: the BBC expects everyone not only to respect but also to celebrate Muslims and Islam.

But the Shada case refuses to die

VG wanted to draw a line under the Shada case and “give her peace”. The parents are said not to agree with VG’s account. They refuse to speak to VG, and VG does not ask why. Now new information is emerging — details that VG must have been aware of — and these point in a completely different direction from the doctor in the white coat.

Accused of abducting his own children: “I did what any normal person would have done”

The child welfare services can remove children on invalid grounds and face no consequences. But when a concerned parent removes children from a foster home where they are not thriving, the police arrive and charge him with “deprivation of care”. After suffering a crushing defeat in the Agder District Court, the state responded with reporting restrictions—and a new case against the father.