Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
Mandatory work for asylum seekers should be introduced across the EU
AnalysisIn Burgenland, Austria, asylum seekers must work for their host towns - a solution that Swedish politicians have lacked the courage to even consider.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
Owens: Trump asked me to stop saying Macron’s wife is a man
WorldThe conservative profile reveals that Trump called her at the request of the French president – to silence theories about Brigitte Macron.
Swedish mother on the population crisis: “Children are seen as troublesome”
SwedenAnna Björklund argues that our constant screen use has led us to view children as disruptive elements that many people prefer to avoid.
Swedish government allocates hundreds of millions to World Bank’s aid fund
Economy"An important investment in the future, both for the world's low-income countries and for Sweden", comments Swedish Minister for International Development Benjamin Dousa.
Slovakia urges West to engage in dialogue with Russia
World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
Trump suggests possible deportation of Elon Musk
World"We'll have to take a look at that", says the President, suggesting that DOGE may now review the tech billionaire's subsidies.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Trump’s top diplomat compares Syria’s jihadist leader to George Washington
WorldThe US government may soon lift the terrorist designation of al-Qaeda veteran Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Sweden now free of battery cages for hens
Sweden"This is clear evidence that long-term and persistent advocacy work makes a difference", says Benny Andersson, Secretary General of Djurens Rätt.
Sweden faces declining birth rates – government launches inquiry into causes
SwedenSwedish Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed points out that today's dating culture often leads to casual relationships – and rarely results in family formation.
Spotify fills playlists with fake music – while CEO invests millions in military AI
Tech"In a few years, there will only be soulless AI music left. It's a simple way to avoid paying royalties to anyone".
Majority of Ukrainians want peace through compromise
WorldOnly a fifth of the population advocates continuing the war to reclaim previously lost territories.
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
US approves $510 million weapons sale to Israel
WorldThe deal includes thousands of bomb guidance systems and deliveries will continue, the Pentagon announces, despite serious accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza.
Wave of anti-government protests in Serbia – accused of inciting civil war
EuropeThe Serbian government led by President Aleksandar Vucic accuses foreign powers of being behind the unrest.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Swedish government investigator sees no need for national ban on begging
SwedenFormer Swedish Supreme Court Justice Krister Thelin nevertheless proposes that begging should be criminalized - in accordance with the government's directive.
Israeli settlers attacked their own military base
World"These are Jewish terrorists, gangs of criminals, who feel backed by the governing coalition", says Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Russia ends cooperation with Sweden on nuclear accident response
WorldThe agreement was established after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster to ensure faster information exchange in the event of future nuclear accidents.
95 percent of Hungarians reject Ukraine’s EU membership
Europe"Now there were 2.2 million of us standing in their way, saying that this is not the way forward", declares Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Swedish regional healthcare app run by chatbot makes serious errors
TechSeveral doctors warn that the medical app underestimates serious symptoms, which could have life-threatening consequences.
Soaring weapons prices risk consuming Sweden’s NATO buildup
SwedenAs much of the world increases military spending, the arms industry is taking the opportunity to drive up prices.
Hundreds of gang members control Swedish crime from abroad
SwedenWhen gang leaders flee to Turkey or Dubai, Swedish police are forced to build new international partnerships.
Priest in West Bank’s last Christian village: “We live under constant fire from settlers”
World"We are not afraid of those who kill. We are a people who love our land and will never abandon it", explains parish priest Bashar Fawadleh.
Watchdog: Swedish food prices higher than justified
SwedenPoints to lack of competition as main cause behind price increases.
IDF soldiers admit: We kill hungry civilians every day
World"There’s no danger to the forces. I’m not aware of a single instance of return fire. There’s no enemy, no weapons", admits an Israeli soldier.
Kennedy halts US support for global vaccine alliance
World"In its zeal to promote universal vaccination, Gavi, has neglected the key issue of vaccine safety", states the secretary of health .
Your TV is spying on you
TechNaomi Brockwell: Most of this surveillance happens in the dark. Unchallenged, unverified, and largely unnoticed.
Former Swedish politician convicted of sexual harassment of minor – avoids prison
SwedenThe district court dismisses the former Center Party top's explanation that he did not understand he was masturbating in front of a child.
North Korea inaugurates luxury tourist resort
WorldThe investment is described as the beginning of a new era for the country's tourism and includes hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and a water park.
Sweden Democrats leader supports continued strikes on Iran
Sweden"Continuing to eliminate leaders of this Islamist regime, that's a very effective way to bring about change", argues Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats.
Government aims to halve Sweden’s wolf population
Sweden"We have now reached a situation where wolves are actually affecting Swedish food production, and we cannot afford that", claims Peter Kullgren, Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs.
A war without end – financed by you
AnalysisSwedish taxpayers are forced to fund an endless war in Ukraine – while war profiteers line their pockets.
Israeli settlers: “All Palestinian children are Hamas”
WorldConfirms their desire to expel the entire Palestinian population and take over the area - and views ethnic cleansing as a necessary path to peace.
Tech giants’ executives become US military officers – gain power over future warfare
TechTop executives from Meta, Palantir and OpenAI sworn into US Army Reserve – to drive military's new era of AI, drones and digital warfare
Crisis for von der Leyen – no-confidence vote expected
EuropeTo dismiss the entire European Commission requires a two-thirds majority in the European Parliament.
Confirmed: Denis Villeneuve to direct “Bond 26”
Culture"I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come", promises the director.
RFK Jr wants health trackers on every American within four years
WorldThe US Secretary of Health's vision is for all Americans to soon wear wearable technology that monitors their health data.
German police raids target 170 suspected thought criminals
EuropeAccused of insulting the country's leaders or expressing prohibited opinions on social media.
Fury from Israel lobby as Trump halts bombing campaign
WorldAmerican-Israeli opinion leader Emily Schrader demands regime change in Iran and claims that the US President is "in bed with Qatar".