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Torbjorn Tumyr Nilsen

Former journalist for MODERN TIMES.

Leader: Algeria before and now

The terror in In Aménas has updated Norway's Algeria connection. New Danish book tells how Norwegians worked to support Algerians against France in the 50 century.

Ready to get off

On Thursday, the Nobel Committee secretary will celebrate 68 years. Geir Lundestad says that this year's Nobel Prize may be his last: He is considering leaving one year ahead of time. The influential professor reveals that his Stockholm trip created the world famous Peace Prize Concert.

Gain power from Norway

Blindern student Hanan Albalkhe at Bjølsen has become a key member of Syria's National Coalition. She is approaching ambassador status. – We relate to Albalkhe in Norway, says UD's Torgeir Larsen after Sunday's decision.

- Paints LO's oil adventure

Now it is clear that parts of the trade union movement will have oil drilling in Lofoten. LO leader Roar Flåthen does not say no to such oil exploration. At the same time, he is on the board of directors of a "key contributor" to NATO's drone program. However, according to LO's statutes, the Navy must work for "relaxation, disarmament and peace."

- Paints LO's oil adventure

Now it is clear that parts of the trade union movement will have oil drilling in Lofoten. LO leader Roar Flåthen does not say no to such oil exploration. At the same time, he is on the board of directors of a "key contributor" to NATO's drone program. However, according to LO's statutes, the Navy must work for "relaxation, disarmament and peace."

The battle for the words

Both Israel friends and the Palestinian Committee believe Espen Barth Eide is far more Israel-friendly than what Jonas Gahr Støre was. AUF leader Eskil Pedersen calls for clearer criticism of Israel.

Leader: Solidarity with Spain

75 years after the Spanish Civil War, new solidarity with Spain is needed. Spanish sickness is not Spanish, just contagious.

Transatlantic grief

The author with the pan-American heart writes about Norwegian-American grief and a family in full resolution. "It's important to take the world into yourself," says Pedro Carmona-Alvarez.

Want more spring

Bjørnststar Bjørnson now joins the Arab Spring. Yesterday, it became known that the Bjørnson Prize is being shared across Egypt, Yemen and Israel.