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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Evening: News from February 26, 2026

The article covers significant events including the resignation of Børge Brende from the World Economic Forum and ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding uranium enrichment.

Feb 26 • 16:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

WEF head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, announced his resignation amid scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 16:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Epstein Files: Børge Brende Resigns as Head of the World Economic Forum

Børge Brende has announced his resignation as CEO of the World Economic Forum following revelations from the Epstein Files regarding his past communications with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

World Economic Forum president and CEO steps down after facing scrutiny over Epstein links

Børge Brende has resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum following scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The 'Epstein case' claims the resignation of Børge Brende, the fifth Norwegian implicated by the scandal, at the head of the Davos Forum

Børge Brende has resigned as president of the World Economic Forum following revelations about his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 15:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

World Economic Forum head steps down amid pressure over Epstein links

Børge Brende, the president of the World Economic Forum, has announced his resignation under growing scrutiny related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

World Economic Forum leader resigns due to Epstein connections

Børge Brende, the head of the World Economic Forum, resigned following revelations of his connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 14:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

World Economic Forum Chairman Børge Brende Resigns Over Epstein Connections

Børge Brende, chairman of the World Economic Forum, has resigned following revelations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 14:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Epstein File Controversy: 'Three Dinner Meetings' Lead to Resignation of WEF President

Børge Brende, the President of the World Economic Forum, resigned following revelations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Feb 26 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

World Economic Forum leader resigns due to ties with Epstein

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has announced his resignation following revelations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After Epstein Investigation: President of the World Economic Forum Resigns

Børge Brende has resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum following scrutiny over his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

“Bomb” at the World Economic Forum: President Resigns Due to Involvement in Epstein Case

The president of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has resigned amidst his involvement in the Epstein case, as announced by the forum.

Feb 26 • 12:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Revealing his connections with Epstein - the head of the Davos forum was ousted from his job

Børge Brende, the president of the World Economic Forum, resigned following disclosures of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The head of the WEF steps down. Contacts with Jeffrey Epstein in the background

Børge Brende resigns as head of the World Economic Forum amid revelations of his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Epstein Files: Head of the World Economic Forum Resigns

Børge Brende, the President of the World Economic Forum, has resigned following an independent investigation into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The head of the World Economic Forum, Brende, resigned. He had ties to Epstein.

The head of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has resigned amid allegations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:41 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

World Economic Forum CEO resigns due to relationship with Epstein

Børge Brende resigns as the CEO of the World Economic Forum following revelations of his contact with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The WEF chief resigned after revelations about his relationship with Epstein

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, resigned following independent investigations into his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Brende resigns: - I have felt a great discomfort in being linked to Jeffrey Epstein

Børge Brende has resigned as head of the World Economic Forum following revelations of his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Børge Brende resigns as head of the World Economic Forum after contact with Epstein

Børge Brende has resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum following revelations of his contact with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Børge Brende resigns as head of WEF

Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende has resigned from his position as head of the World Economic Forum amid revelations of his extensive communications with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Børge Brende resigns as head of the World Economic Forum

Børge Brende has resigned from his position as head of the World Economic Forum, with implications tied to recent controversies regarding his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Brende took the initiative for dinner with Epstein: – You are too kind

Børge Brende, former Norwegian Foreign Minister, acknowledged multiple meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously denying any association.

Feb 17 • 07:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

"GREAT!", wrote Epstein when he learned that the "Norwegian" would come

New findings reveal that Jeffrey Epstein showed interest in meeting Norway's former foreign minister Børge Brende while he was still in office.

Feb 13 • 22:29 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Former adviser disappointed with Brende: - Must have known

Bård Ludvig Thorheim criticizes former Foreign Minister Børge Brende for extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein, which Brende initially denied.

Feb 13 • 20:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Three dinners and "a few texts"? Here are the questions about Brende that the World Economic Forum will not answer.

Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, is under investigation due to undisclosed contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 • 19:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Søreide: Does not believe Brende will return to Norwegian politics

Søreide and party leader Erna Solberg express doubt that Børge Brende will return to Norwegian politics amid scrutiny over his past connections.

Feb 13 • 07:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Epstein offered to help: - Børge is a close friend, if it becomes useful

Jeffrey Epstein planned to leverage his friendship with Norwegian politician Børge Brende to help former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers at the World Economic Forum.

Feb 13 • 06:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Right's National Meeting: Brende Skips Solberg Tribute

Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende will not attend a tribute dinner for Erna Solberg at the Right's national meeting due to a scheduling conflict with the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 11 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

They were on a business trip in New York. Then Brende went to Epstein: - Would never have tolerated such contact

Børge Brende, during a business trip to New York, signed a UN agreement for the World Economic Forum and later visited Jeffrey Epstein, prompting criticism from his superior Klaus Schwab.

Feb 10 • 15:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Strikingly many Norwegians in the Epstein documents seem to suffer from poor memory

Aftenposten highlights inconsistencies in testimonies of Norwegians linked to Jeffrey Epstein, particularly focusing on Børge Brende's denials regarding his connections to Epstein.

Feb 7 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Solberg angry with party friend for Epstein friendship

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg criticizes former party colleague Børge Brende for his connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting her disapproval on behalf of the Høyre party.

Feb 6 • 18:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Erna Solberg on Børge Brende's Epstein contact: - Takes a strong distance

Erna Solberg, leader of the Conservative Party, distanced herself from Børge Brende's extensive contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, stating that Brende should have been more open about it earlier.

Feb 6 • 16:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Solberg firmly distances herself from Børge Brende's Epstein connection

Erna Solberg, the leader of the Conservative Party in Norway, has strongly distanced herself from Børge Brende's extensive contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, deeming them reprehensible and urging for greater openness.

Feb 6 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Erna Solberg speaks out against Brende's contact with Epstein

Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg condemns Børge Brende's significant connections with Jeffrey Epstein, stating he should have been more transparent and accountable.

Feb 6 • 16:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The organizers of the Davos Forum want to investigate their leader's relationship with Epstein

The organizers of the World Economic Forum in Davos have launched an internal investigation into the ties between their CEO, Børge Brende, and the American financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

World Economic Forum began investigating its leader's communication with Epstein

The World Economic Forum has launched an investigation into its president and CEO Børge Brende following revelations of his interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 • 17:37 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Chairman of the World Economic Forum investigated for Epstein connections

Børge Brende, the Norwegian chairman of the World Economic Forum, is being investigated for his connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with an independent inquiry announced by WEF.

Feb 5 • 16:43 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

The World Economic Forum opens investigation into Børge Brende

The World Economic Forum is set to investigate Børge Brende's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, following Brende's request for an inquiry.

Feb 5 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

World Economic Forum starts investigation of Børge Brende

The World Economic Forum has initiated an investigation into Børge Brende's contact with Jeffrey Epstein, following Brende's request for scrutiny of his own past interactions.

Feb 5 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

The World Economic Forum begins investigation of Børge Brende

The World Economic Forum is investigating Børge Brende due to his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, and he has stated he will cooperate while continuing in his position as the investigation proceeds.

Feb 5 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

DN: World Economic Forum founder considers legal action against Børge Brende

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, is contemplating legal action against WEF president Børge Brende over undisclosed connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 • 13:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

These are the messages between Brende and Epstein: - Surprised that he has used me and my name in this way

Børge Brende faces threats of legal action after it was revealed that he exchanged numerous messages with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting an independent investigation by the World Economic Forum into their contact.

Feb 5 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Investigation Launched: WEF Chief Brende is in the Epstein Swamp

Børge Brende, head of the World Economic Forum, reportedly informed leadership about his past connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while WEF founder Klaus Schwab denies this and threatens legal action.

Feb 5 • 12:55 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

WEF founder strongly criticizes Brende

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab strongly criticizes President Børge Brende regarding the Epstein controversy, as reported by Dagens Næringsliv.

Feb 5 • 12:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Brende acknowledges he could have investigated Epstein more thoroughly – WEF investigates the connection

Børge Brende, director of the World Economic Forum, expresses regret over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, stating he was unaware of Epstein's criminal background.

Feb 4 • 16:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Switzerland investigates the salary of Børge Brende

Swiss authorities are investigating whether the World Economic Forum broke the law by paying CEO Børge Brende approximately 19 million kroner in salary.

Feb 3 • 15:43 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Børge Brende denies knowing about Epstein's criminal background

Børge Brende asserts that he only met Jeffrey Epstein during formal dinners with business associates, and was unaware of Epstein's criminal history, which he found unimaginable to be introduced to.

Feb 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Børge Brende denies knowledge of Epstein's 'past'

Børge Brende stated that he met Jeffrey Epstein only during three formal dinners in New York, without any awareness of Epstein's criminal background.

Feb 2 • 18:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

I have never had anything to do with Epstein, said Børge Brende. Then the documents came.

Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende's previous denial of contact with Jeffrey Epstein is now under scrutiny following the emergence of new documents.

Feb 2 • 17:47 UTC

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