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Rød-Larsen lawyer resigns from the Financial Supervisory Authority’s Complaints Board

Lawyer Kåre Idar Moljord, who helped ex-FM and UN envoy Terje Rød-Larsen buy the luxury Frogner flat from cash-strapped shipping magnate Morits Skaugen – whose firm was on the brink of bankruptcy, has resigned from the Financial Supervisory Authority’s Complaints Board.

Outed Labour ex-minister: Anti-state actors exploit scandals to cast doubt on politicians and democratic institutions

Labour ex-minister sacked over unlawful tax break: I want Norway’s FFI to investigate the extent to which anti-state actors have exploited the Epstein scandal to jazz up distrust of politicians and institutions.

Sylvi Listhaug after the Juul exit: – Requires floodlights on the entire foreign service

FrP leader Sylvi Listhaug believes that the resignation of Mona Juul as ambassador is just the beginning of a much larger issue.

Sweden shocker: Nursing aide Samira stole jewellery and cash from seriously ill and dying patients at Danderyd Hospital

Sweden hospital scandal: Nursing aide Samira Jelili accused of stealing jewellery worth over £75,000 from seriously ill and dying patients at Danderyd Hospital.

Lawyer for Epstein associate won ethics prize—then landed top job at Norway’s financial regulator

The lawyer who worked with Jeffrey Epstein to assist Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul with a controversial property deal was honoured last year and appointed head of the Financial Supervisory Complaints Board.

Ex-DPP Lord Macdonald advised via Epstein in “fugitive sex killer” case

The 2008 murder of 23-year-old Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen in London drew widespread attention. The chief suspect fled to Yemen hours after her death—and Jeffrey Epstein later became involved too.

Shipowner Skaugen confirms that Epstein threatened his family

“A knife in the back.” That’s how Morits Skaugen Jr. describes Terje Rød-Larsen’s actions when, together with Jeffrey Epstein, he pressured the shipping heir into selling a large apartment far below market value. Skaugen now confirms that Epstein also issued threats to force him to sign the deal.

US urges its citizens to leave Iran

The US State Department on Friday urged American citizens to leave Iran at once, issuing the warning as delegations from the two countries met for talks in Oman, even as President Trump has prepared for potential military strikes.
The key question is whether this military threat lurking in the background can deliver Trump a deal with Iran that meets his satisfaction.

Norway PM refuses to set up independent inquiry into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

PM Jonas Gahr Støre says no to appointing an independent committee to review the Foreign Service, as requested by, among others, the Progress Party (FrP). Sylvi Listhaug says she is surprised by the decision. She argues that an external investigation is needed if the public is to have confidence in the outcome.

Schwab Blames Brende – Brende Faces an Uphill Battle

The key players in the Epstein saga are positioning themselves to avoid taking responsibility. Klaus Schwab claims Børge Brende never told him about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Brende counters by saying he did so in 2019.