WorldUS Defense Secretary wants NATO countries to open their wallets again for more American arms deliveries.
Youth unemployment edges down in Sweden
SwedenMore young people are finding employment, but unemployment remains at a high level.
Meet Nextcloud – the collaboration platform that fully replaces Microsoft 365
TechNow the license-free and open alternative can offer your company full control over your document management, communication and related services.
$70 billion needed to rebuild Gaza
World55 million tons of rubble in the bombed enclave – equivalent to 13 pyramids of Giza.
Safety apps normalize surveillance of children
Tech"We must ask what kind of security we seek and for whom. Who defines what security means?" says criminologist Katarina Winter.
Vultures collect archaeological finds
ScienceResearchers have found objects that are hundreds of years old in bearded vulture nests in Spain.
Peace researcher: Nobel Peace Prize gives Trump carte blanche in Venezuela
WorldFrida Stranne warns that the prize opens the door for American attacks or CIA-led operations in Venezuela – and that Machado risks becoming Trump's puppet.
“A celebration of peace – not a show of force”
DebateWestern media misinterpretations ignore the deeper significance of China's victory day and the consistent principles guiding China's approach to global affairs, writes Hua Gesheng on TNT Debate.
WHO sounds alarm: Common infections becoming impossible to treat
ScienceOne in six bacterial infections is now reported to be resistant to common antibiotics – driven by overuse of medication and poor hygiene.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Interest in climate issues declining among young Swedish women
SwedenNew report shows changing political engagement among Sweden's young people.
Netherlands invokes emergency law to seize Chinese chip manufacturer
TechThe government justifies the decision by stating it wants to prevent Nexperia's microchips "from becoming unavailable in an emergency situation".
More minors in Sweden are facing trial for serious offenses
SwedenDramatic increase in children under 15 prosecuted for murder and attempted murder – from seven cases in 2023 to 68 so far this year in Sweden.
Trump’s largest donor refused to answer the question: “Do you love the USA or Israel more?”
WorldCasino magnate Miriam Adelson has used her fortune to shape US policy toward Israel through massive donations to Trump and the Republican Party.
Well-known Ukrainian crypto investor found shot in Kiev
WorldThe death is being investigated as a possible suicide, according to reports.
Trump threatens to send Tomahawks to Ukraine
WorldThe delivery of Tomahawks risks seriously escalating the conflict.
From trade war to industrial warfare – the battle for rare earth metals
EconomyRare earth elements are found in everything from your phone to fighter jets – now control over them has become the new geopolitical battleground.
Swedish deputy PM seeks ban on burqa and niqab
Sweden"Islam must adapt in Sweden", emphasizes the leader of the Christian Democrats (KD).
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.
The untold story of terrorism in China
WorldThe Nordic Times has visited the Xinjiang region and uncovered three decades of overlooked terrorism in what has today become one of the world's safest countries.
Unjabbed: For singles who didn’t take the COVID vaccine
CultureAntonetta wants to help free spirits find each other on new dating site.
Harsh criticism of Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado
WorldJournalist Max Blumenthal argues that the prize awarded to the Venezuelan opposition leader is "a green light for regime change war."
USA: Cognitive abilities declining among young adults
ScienceMemory difficulties and concentration problems are increasing dramatically among Americans under 40.
You’re being tracked – everywhere you drive
TechNaomi Brockwell: Freedom of movement isn’t really free if you can’t go anywhere without being tracked.
Researcher: We risk losing ourselves to AI gods
Tech"It is we who hand over power over our lives, our courage, faith, and ultimately ourselves", says Carl Öhman, researcher at the Department of Political Science at Uppsala University.
PFAS levels declining in Sweden’s major lakes
EnvironmentDeclining levels since the 2000s, but the PFAS problem is far from solved, shows study from the Swedish Museum of Natural History.
Moomin becomes new feature film
CultureThe first Hollywood film adaptation of Tove Jansson's stories will be produced by former Disney executives.
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!
Germany’s pension shock: people must work until at least 73 years of age
EuropeAt the same time as billions are flowing out to Ukraine and immigration is streaming into Germany, Germans are expected to work longer hours.
EU parliament approves ban on meat-related names for vegan products
Europe"Soy sausage" and "veggie burgers" will soon be called something else, following the European Parliament's vote on Wednesday.
Danish government wants to ban social media for children
Denmark"We have unleashed a monster", believes Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Adopted daughter suspected in knife attack on German mayor
EuropeKnife discovery and blood traces link 17-year-old adopted daughter to crime scene.
Professor: We’re trading source criticism for speedy AI responses
Science"Who decides how language models are trained, on what types of texts and with what purpose?", asks Olof Sundin.
Kirk’s final words about Israel lobby: “I cannot and will not be bullied”
WorldPublished text messages reveal that the conservative commentator was under strong pressure from Jewish donors.
Israel pays influencers $7,000 per post in secret propaganda campaign
WorldMillions of Americans are being manipulated on social media without understanding that the content is funded by Israel.
Islamist leader monitored by Swedish security police – now celebrated drone specialist in Ukraine
WorldViktor Gaziev claims that Swedish authorities pressured him to join the war with promises of citizenship for his ex-wife.
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.
Nigerians flock to tax-funded Finnish culinary education
FinlandHalf of this year's 4,000 applications to the tuition-free education came from Nigeria – now the Finnish government wants them to pay themselves.
Newly elected German mayor targeted in attempted murder – family member prime suspect
EuropeThe police are currently ruling out any political motive.
Swedish government proposal: Scraps nuclear power ban along coast and archipelago
Tech"We need the opportunity to evaluate all suitable locations for new nuclear power", says Swedish Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari.
Telenor faces lawsuit over human rights abuses in Myanmar
NorwayVictims and relatives demand hundreds of millions in damages after Telenor customer data was used to track, arrest and execute regime critics.
Three criminal networks responsible for half of gang violence in Sweden
SwedenOf 50 mapped criminal networks in Sweden, three stand out and are responsible for the most serious violence – despite police dedicating enormous resources to stopping them.
Merz acknowledges: The West’s attractiveness is waning
World"It is no longer a given that the world will orient itself towards us and follow our values of liberal democracy", laments the former BlackRock executive.
Gävle restaurant shooting: Arrested 13-year-old known to police
SwedenThe boy is suspected of, among other things, six counts of attempted murder.
YouTubers invest in their own businesses – ad revenues are unpredictable
CultureSo this is how MrBeast and other mega-stars build business empires alongside the video platform and generate million-dollar revenues with their side businesses.