Editorials

More Chinese despotism than American populism? It will be Europe’s suicide

Resisting an American hegemony that is perceived as ridiculous and vulgar has become a path to embracing a far more sophisticated authority: the Chinese Communist Party. While Trump is portrayed as the bully who “threatens the liberal order”, Europe is ceding ground to its biggest systemic rival. We have become a mixture of Vichy France, which collaborated with the Nazis, and the Byzantine Empire, which allied itself with the Ottomans.

US national security strategy – a generous offer to Europe

The perception that no-one in Europe is talking about is that the development President Trump and his staff are worried about has already passed a point of no return. The cost of turning things around is perceived as prohibitive. A turnaround cannot be undertaken unseen. The current regime has no-one but itself to blame. Years of failed policies demand an explanation. And perhaps worst of all: Admitting that it was President Donald Trump who revealed and exposed the disastrous misjudgements and devastating decisions made over decades by European leaders still sitting on their stools is too hard to admit.

The US adds its military might to the scale

The US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, says that Europe should focus on rearmament and get out of the weak position it currently finds itself in. This is a criticism that strikes at Europe’s stance towards Russia. Trump says that only the US can defend Greenland against Russia and China. The media mock the claim, but they overlook the fact that they want full American backing for the war against Russia in Ukraine. Europe fails to see the connection, but the US does—and now Whitaker is reminding them of it.

District Court: “Mohammed” (22) raped “Kari” (76) in her apartment

“Mohammed”, slim and in a white jumper and black jeans, sits on the dock, hiding behind a screen with his head on the desk. He looks almost asleep, but his shoulders are rocking gently back and forth as his feet quiver under the tabletop. On the opposite side, five metres away, sits the woman he raped last winter.

Minister slammed rival’s wealth – then got rich herself

Before Sigrun Aasland moved from a school catchment area dominated by pupils from minority backgrounds to a detached house in a ‘white’ and affluent school district, she was highly concerned about how neighbourhoods affected children’s opportunities. She attacked Sylvi Listhaug over her detached house, million-kroner income and ministerial post. Now Aasland has the same herself, but she does not want to talk about it.

Professor Nikolas E. Farantouris: Greece, Norway, and the Future of Europe

In this conversation between journalist Elena Angelina Figenschau, and Professor Nikolas Farantouris, a wide range of topics related to culture, geopolitics, and the future of Europe are explored. Farantouris is introduced as a highly respected voice in European affairs, known for bridging law, literature, and geopolitics.

Extraordinary rise up the social ladder, funded by foreign aid

Two businessmen are making a fortune from aid money for Somalia. One is married to a government minister, the other to a senior Norad official. Their extraordinary rise up the social ladder has taken them from struggling to afford food to detached homes in some of Oslo’s most desirable neighbourhoods.

An Interview With Greek Philosopher Panagiotis Pavlos

The period of upheaval we are living in has triggered a search for meaning in life. It is not for sale on the streets and avenues. One must search, and then one shall find. We found a Greek philosopher, Panagiotis Pavlos, based at the University of Oslo.

The Nobel Committee is the epitome of Norwegian wokeness

The Peace Prize has become an anti-Trump-prize. The sitting chairman Jørgen Watne Frydnes said the world is becoming increasingly darker. That is a Norwegian euphemism for Trump destroying the ruled-based world order. When his predecessor Berit Reiss-Andersen commented on TV she said that pluralism and rule of law is the basis for democracy. Another jab at Trump.

Shattered Serenity: Inside Scandinavia’s Immigration-Fueled Gang Crisis – A Wake-Up Call from the Nordic Frontlines

This riveting sit-down isn’t a one-off – it’s the launch of a bold new series, uniting sharp Nordic minds for unfiltered debates on reclaiming our future. If you’ve ever wondered why the fairy-tale North is now a cautionary tale of immigration gone awry, this is your essential watch. Tune in, share widely, and join the conversation before it’s too late.