New corruption index: Nordic countries still perceived as the least corrupt
Norway has moved from 7th place to a joint 4th place on Transparency International’s corruption index. The Nordic countries are doing well. Overall, however, there…
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Norway: ”Not our Problem” re Hunger Strike
Norway: “Not our Problem” re Sofia Hunger Strike According to a press release from Bulgarian Diaspora and Friends (BDF), Norway washes its hands regarding the…
Jury verdict in the Jensen case
Jury verdict in the Jensen case set aside. Supreme Court next Ex-Policeman of the Drugs Squad in Oslo, Eirik Jensen, was acquitted for participation in…
Tine & Tetra-Pak tops admit to corruption
Tine top admits to corruption in the Tetra-Pak case Two corruption accused tops from the dairy giant Tine and the packaging supplier Tetra-Pak have admitted…
Solberg warns against free havens for corruption
There is enough money in the world to reach the UN’s sustainability goals, states Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The problem is just that so much…
ANC decides the fate of Zuma
ANC decides the fate of Zuma on Monday The African National Congress (ANC) supreme body, the executive committee, will meet on Monday to decide on…
Solberg wants a metoo campaign against corruption
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) called for a Metoo-inspired campaign against corruption during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Prime Minister called for equality…
Ewos manager charged with corruption
Ewos manager charged with gross corruption Former Ewos manager supposedly received bribes totaling NOK 2.7 million. Two people are accused of having provided bribes…
Norwegian driving licenses will be inspected
All Norwegian driving licenses will be inspected after corruption case The Road Directorate shall examine all Norwegian driving licenses issued before 1 September 2014. This…
Refuses to be punished for corruption
A former sales manager in the Kongsberg Group denies any guilt. The district court deals with the corruption case this week writes the newspaper…
Brazilian President Temer visiting Norway
Brazilian President Temer visiting Norway Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, is met with protests and criticism for failing in measures to combat deforestation when he comes…
Government funding body will examine Romani fund due to suspicion of corruption
The government’s police reviewer is to investigate management of the Foundation for Romani People/Travellers’ Culture on suspicion of embezzlement, fraud, and corruption. According to Finansavisen,…
More than 700 detained in Moscow after demonstrations against corruption
More than 700 people have been arrested in Moscow in connection with demonstrations against corruption in Russia, according to a human rights organization. The Russian…
Labour against Corruption case in Trondheim
Labour voted against reporting their leader to the police for suspected corruption. – So serious that it affects the entire city of Trondheim, according to…
Statkraft has warned Norwegian authorities about possible corruption in Brazil
The State owned power company (Statkraft) has warned the Economic Crimes Unit (Økokrim) and the Government that corruption is suspected in a company they own…
Police will dismiss corruption charges against the company, Statoil-top
Prosecutors must now decide whether to shelve the case against Statoil-top, which was charged with gross corruption last December. ‘It is true that we have…
A strained Eirik Jensen had many supporters in the courtroom
Clearly nervous , defendant Eirik Jensen (59) met for his first day in Oslo District Court. The meeting with his former source, Gjermund Cappelen (50),…
Former Yara chief acquitted of corruption
Former Yara president, Thorleif Enger, has been acquitted of corruption by the Court of Appeal, and the jury believes the former legal director, Kendrick Wallace,…
Solberg: Transparency is of the essence
Prime Minister Erna Solberg is referring to the open tax declaration system when she promotes Norway’s efforts to combat corruption. For Norway transparency is the…
Kongsberg Gruppen may be prosecuted for corruption
A prosecution decision for Kongsberg Gruppen and the company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace can be available before summer, Norwegian authorities say. The company was…
