The five children of a Rumanian family taken in Norway

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The Embassy has replaced its original “information” from 29 December:
The Norwegian child welfare service – Children in cross-border situations
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bucharest, 29 December 2015

with a revision:
The Norwegian child welfare service – Children in cross-border situations (Updated 13.01) Continue reading “The five children of a Rumanian family taken in Norway”

Bodnariu vs Barnevernet: only children matter

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Renate Weber

When I think about Bodnariu case, the Romanian Norwegian family whose children have been placed in foster care mid November, I don’t think so much about the parents as I think how the children will be affected. Although the parents live a drama, they are nevertheless adults, but the children are those facing a tragedy, because the trauma provoked by their removal from the family will very likely have long term consequences. Continue reading “Bodnariu vs Barnevernet: only children matter”

Norwegian Media Can No Longer Ignore Barnevernet Abuse

imageABC nyheter (Norwegian ABC news) is reporting something interesting in this article. Turns out that all is not well inside the Norwegian CPS called Barnevernet which 2 months ago unfairly confiscated the 5 Bodnariu children.

ABC news reports a day ago that Solveig Horne was well aware of Barnevernet abuses in 2013, just prior to her being promoted as minister of the department that oversees Barnevernet. In her discussion with a father who had his child traumatized by the CPS, Horne wrote: Continue reading “Norwegian Media Can No Longer Ignore Barnevernet Abuse”

What happens with the press in Norway?

This articol is addressed mainly to the Norwegian press and media.

I came to Norway five years ago and moved in Bergen with my family. We have started a new chapter in our life as a family in a country that is far different from the country I come from. Yes, I come from the eastern part of the Europe, a part that was ones under the iron curtain of the communism. Continue reading “What happens with the press in Norway?”

International Pressure Against Barnevernet is Working

130587There is a glimpse of good news today in the Bodnariu case. The parents communicated by phone with the older girls for the first time since the ordeal began nearly 2 months ago. The girls said they miss their family, and they miss their home.

Delight in Truth still does not understand the schizophrenic approach by Barnevernet in this case. Continue reading “International Pressure Against Barnevernet is Working”

Norwegian Pentecostalists: Our child protection is so good!

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By Marianne Haslev Skånland

The Bodnariu case, in which five children in Norway have been taken from their parents, who are active Christians – Pentecostalists – has triggered several demonstrations abroad (the casethe demonstrations). What has caused reactions is primarily that the parents have been accused of raising the children in a “fundamentalist Christian” way. Continue reading “Norwegian Pentecostalists: Our child protection is so good!”

Peste 600 de clujeni au protestat astăzi pentru familia Bodnariu

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Peste 600 de clujeni, dar și români din județele învecinate, s-au adunat în centrul orașului Cluj-Napoca, unde au protestat pentru reîntregirea familiei Bodnariu din Norvegia, care a rămas fără cei 5 copii confiscați de serviciile sociale pe motiv de îndoctrinare religioasă. Continue reading “Peste 600 de clujeni au protestat astăzi pentru familia Bodnariu”

BODNARIU Family PRESS RELEASE December 26, 2015

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Recent international press articles, those covering the Marius & Ruth Bodnariu case in Norway, contain certain misinterpreted and inaccurately documented information and events.

This press release rectifies these misstatements and can be used as an informational starting point for future articles and broadcasts. Continue reading “BODNARIU Family PRESS RELEASE December 26, 2015”