Sunday, September 14, 2025
The Nordic Times

Polaris of Enlightenment

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Polaris of Enlightenment

Breaking News
This article was published 1 year ago

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/denmark-considers-border-controls-with-sweden-after-wave-of-violence/

The Nordics

Denmark considers border controls with Sweden after wave of violence

Published 9 August 2024
– By Editorial Staff
Peter Hummelgaard at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
2 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard (S) says he is “not ruling out anything” to stop violent crime “imported” from Sweden.

Recently, several cases have come to light where teenagers with Swedish citizenship have committed crimes in Denmark. One solution now being considered is to introduce border controls in the hope of curbing crime.

– If the police assess that the situation requires the use of completely new tools for a shorter or longer period of time because of the situation, then I think we should definitely be open to that, the minister told Danish TV2.

The statement comes after a man and a woman – both 24 years old – were arrested by Swedish police on suspicion of being behind a kiosk bombing in Copenhagen. The two were extradited by Copenhagen police.

It was unclear Wednesday morning whether the two were Swedish citizens, but the arrest is the fourth in a short time in which criminals from Sweden have traveled to Denmark to commit acts of violence – the other three cases involve shootings.

– All these incidents reflect the fact that there are currently conflicts going on in criminal circles on the other side of Öresund, where it is quite obvious that Sweden can use completely different methods than what we have seen so far in Denmark, due to a more sophisticated criminal culture on the other side of the strait, Hummelgaard continues, calling the wave of violence a “huge challenge”.

Danish police sent to Sweden

This includes the arrest of a 17-year-old Swedish citizen for shooting and wounding an 18-year-old with a semi-automatic pistol in Frederiksberg, and the arrest of a 16-year-old Swedish citizen for attempted murder in connection with another shooting in Copenhagen last week.

On the same day, another 17-year-old Swedish citizen was arrested after a shooting in Kolding. According to Danish TV2, there have been 11 other cases of Swedish citizens involved in serious violence in Denmark in less than a year.

The Minister of Justice also promises to intensify cooperation with the Swedish police and to place a Danish police officer permanently in Sweden to “ensure even more permanent and effective intelligence cooperation”.

It should also be noted that there are currently border controls when entering Sweden from Denmark – but not in the opposite direction.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

TNT is truly independent!

We don’t have a billionaire owner, and our unique reader-funded model keeps us free from political or corporate influence. This means we can fearlessly report the facts and shine a light on the misdeeds of those in power.

Consider a donation to keep our independent journalism running…

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/swedish-teachers-union-warns-threats-and-violence-becoming-normalized-in-schools/

Sweden

Swedish teachers’ union warns: Threats and violence becoming normalized in schools

Published today 11:36
– By Editorial Staff
2 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

An increasing number of teachers are being subjected to threats and violence in their professional roles, according to a report from Sveriges Lärare (Swedish Teachers’ Union). Staff working in after-school programs are the worst affected.

One in three teachers has been subjected to threats or violence in the past year. Meanwhile, four out of ten have witnessed a colleague being subjected to the same.

The report also shows that violence is becoming increasingly normalized – many teachers have stopped reporting incidents due to lack of support from school management and unclear procedures.

— Threats and violence in schools are no longer isolated incidents – this is a systemic failure. That we teachers cannot feel safe at work is unacceptable and must never be normalized. The limit of what we teachers can endure has been exceeded, says Anna Olskog, chairperson of Sveriges Lärare in a press release.

Problem worst in after-school programs

Teachers in after-school programs are the worst affected – six out of ten have been subjected to harassment, threats or violence. Half of all teachers experience high stress, one in three suffers from depression and one in five is considering leaving the profession. The report also shows a clear connection between increased exposure and staff shortages.

Sveriges Lärare demands zero tolerance for threats and violence from school management and that authorities address the problem.

— Threats and violence in schools are not just a school issue, it’s a societal issue. When teachers hesitate to report incidents and when colleagues leave the profession, we lose both quality and safety in schools. We have long demanded a national effort – from the state, from school management and from society as a whole – to reverse this development, says Olskog.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/more-swedish-adults-worry-about-childrens-mental-health/

Sweden

More Swedish adults worry about children’s mental health

Published 12 September 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Mental illness among children has become a widespread societal problem, experts warn.
2 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

Nearly half of Swedish adults have felt concern for a child’s mental wellbeing, according to a survey conducted by Verian on behalf of Bris (Children’s Rights in Society), a Swedish children’s helpline. At the same time, many don’t know how to get help for the child.

A large portion of calls from children who contact Bris concern mental health issues. During the summer, for example, 46 percent of calls dealt with this theme, showing a stable trend. Last year, the proportion of calls about mental health issues was 44 percent, confirming that these issues have been prominent for several years.

The survey shows that five out of ten adults have at some point felt concern about a child’s mental wellbeing. Of these people who felt concern, 64 percent say they know how to get help for the child. At the same time, 22 percent are uncertain and 14 percent say they don’t know.

— We know that many adults want to act, but the fear of doing something wrong can sometimes become an obstacle. We often give the advice that as an adult, you don’t need to be an expert on everything. The most important thing is that you reach out to the child, says Sara André in a press release.

In recent years, mental health issues have increased among children and young people. Among other things, the number of young people seeking help for depression and anxiety has increased, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare. The proportion of ADHD diagnoses has also increased markedly among children, where it increased by 50 percent just between 2019 and 2022.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/swedish-government-proposes-prison-from-age-13/

Sweden

Swedish government proposes prison from age 13

Deteriorating safety

Published 10 September 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Despite decades in the corridors of power, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has failed to tackle gang crime – but now things will be different, he claims.
3 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

The age of criminal responsibility will be lowered from 15 to 13 years for particularly serious crimes such as murder and serious bombings. This is promised by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson together with the party leaders of Sweden Democrats, Christian Democrats and Liberals.

In a debate article in the Bonnier publication Expressen, they argue that the law change should be time-limited to five years and only apply to the most serious crimes.

“In the serious situation we are in, we must try new measures. One thing is certain: if we keep doing what we have always done, things will keep turning out the way they always have”, the party leaders write.

The party leaders point out that the number of suspected crimes involving children under 15 has doubled in a decade and that those suspected in life-threatening shootings have become increasingly younger.

“This development must be stopped”, they state, arguing that serious crime is creeping down to younger ages.

At the same time, they highlight that the total number of shootings has decreased since 2022 and that they have more than halved so far this year compared to the record year of 2022. “But we still have levels of violence that no decent society can accept”, they write.

Three reasons for the reduction

The Swedish government and Sweden Democrats cite three main reasons for lowering the age of criminal responsibility. First, they argue that the chance of a child breaking a criminal lifestyle is greater the earlier appropriate measures are implemented.

“By lowering the age of criminal responsibility, we open up the entire toolbox of police and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service at an earlier stage”, it states.

Second, it concerns the state’s obligation to protect citizens from crime. Sanctions such as community service, youth care, youth supervision or prison enable more control and recidivism prevention measures, the party leaders argue.

Third, the sanction is important for the victim’s vindication and the legitimacy of legislation, particularly for young crime victims who are most severely affected by young criminals.

“Today’s system is not sufficient”

“It is obvious that today’s system for young criminals is not sufficient”, the party leaders write, directing criticism at previous policies. They argue that preventive measures should have been implemented ten years ago when today’s young criminals were small children.

The party leaders point out that several other countries have lower ages of criminal responsibility. In Ireland it is 12 years, and 10 years for certain serious crimes. In the Netherlands the age of criminal responsibility is 12 years and in England 10 years.

In addition to lowering the age of criminal responsibility, the government and Sweden Democrats highlight several other measures that have been implemented or are planned, including the establishment of youth prisons and the abolition of the so-called youth discount for young adults.

Police will also be able to use secret and preventive coercive measures against children under 15 in order to reach those who order crimes and prevent crimes before they are committed. In addition, secrecy barriers between schools, social services and police have been removed so that authorities can collaborate more easily.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/norway/center-left-coalition-wins-election-in-norway/

Norway

Center-left coalition wins election in Norway

Published 9 September 2025
– By Editorial Staff
According to the forecasts, the center-left bloc will receive 89 seats in the Storting (Norwegian Parliament). 85 seats are required to achieve a majority.
1 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

The red-green coalition secured victory in yesterday’s election in Norway. This means that Jonas Gahr Støre remains as prime minister.

Yesterday’s election to the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) went roughly as predicted – the social democratic Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) became the country’s largest party with 28.2 percent of the votes, reports Norwegian state broadcaster NRK.

Meanwhile, the right-wing Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) achieved its best election result ever, with 23.9 percent of the votes, becoming the country’s second-largest party.

— It’s fantastic. We’re doing better than the opinion polls predicted. So it’s incredibly good, says Sylvi Listhaug, the Progress Party leader.

According to NRK’s forecast, the red-green bloc receives 89 seats, and 85 seats are required for a majority in the 169-seat Storting. In addition to the Labour Party, the red-green coalition includes the Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti), the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), the Red Party (Rødt), and the Green Party (Miljøpartiet de Grønne), all of which cleared the four percent electoral threshold.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

N

Polaris of Enlightenment

News

Other

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Follow TNT socials!

X-twitter Facebook Telegram Instagram

© 2022-2025 The Nordic Times TNT.
All rights reserved.

Our independent journalism needs your support!
We appreciate all of your donations to keep us alive and running.

Donate

Our independent journalism needs your support!
Consider a donation.

You can donate any amount of your choosing, one-time payment or even monthly.
We appreciate all of your donations to keep us alive and running.

Donate
Dont miss another article!

Sign up for our newsletter today!

Take part of uncensored news – free from industry interests and political correctness from the Polaris of Enlightenment – every week.