CultureFrom evil spirits to candy bags – Halloween's transformation through history.
Editorial
Norwegian buyers rush to purchase electric cars before the New Year
NorwayNorway limits VAT exemption at year-end.
Swedish police warn of growing online abuse targeting children
SwedenCyber investigators call for more education and adult supervision as countermeasures – not bans on apps and games.
China pauses export ban on critical raw materials after summit meeting
EconomyThe US is lowering tariffs in exchange for Chinese measures against fentanyl and energy purchases.
Spotify founder’s company may sell attack drones to Germany
TechSwedish tech entrepreneur Daniel Ek's Helsing may share the lucrative contract with Peter Thiel's startup and arms giant Rheinmetall.
How Sweden could be affected by Denmark’s Bandidos ban
The NordicsResearchers warn that the ban could drive gang members across the border.
Cartoon of the week
Fewer young people died from drugs in Finland
FinlandAt the same time, drug-related deaths are increasing among older age groups in Finland.
Swedish government moves forward with plans for a “Swedish CIA”
SwedenA new Swedish intelligence service will complement the Military Intelligence and Security Service and the Security Police.
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.
Massive police raid in Rio – at least 64 killed in bloody confrontation
World"These are war numbers", says security expert Luis Flavio Sapori.
Republicans demand Biden’s pardons be invalidated
WorldConvinced that Biden's staff systematically concealed the president's mental decline and misused the autopen to implement unauthorized decisions.
“Swedish” gang crime spreads throughout Norway
The NordicsNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is deeply concerned about developments in Sweden and wants to stop the problem before Norway ends up in the same situation.
Swedish government seeks mandatory deportation for prison sentences
Sweden"Sweden will have the toughest regulations in all of the Nordic countries", claims Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell.
Youth prisons for 13-year-olds to open this summer in Sweden
Sweden"When 13-14-year-olds are running around with automatic weapons, it must be met with the full force of society", states Henrik Vinge (Sweden Democrats).
Two US military aircraft crash in South China Sea
WorldThe US Navy is investigating dual aircraft crashes in disputed area.
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia
TechMusk claims that the AI-based encyclopedia is already significantly better than its competitor Wikipedia.
Sweden accelerates space defense development – military satellites planned before 2030
SwedenSpace is emerging as a new arena for military activity and potential conflicts.
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.
German companies pressured by Chinese demands for trade secrets
EconomyChina's demands for corporate data create concern within German economy and industry.
Milei celebrates major victory – promises continued reforms
World"Today begins the construction of a great Argentina", promises Argentina's controversial president.
Swedish government paid Somalia to increase deportations
World"The risk of corruption is very high", states Ulrik Åshuvud, Secretary General of Transparency International Sweden.
Denmark: Majority of gang criminals have non-European background
DenmarkNew Report: Strong overrepresentation of immigrants in Danish gang crime
Income level found to influence garden biodiversity
EnvironmentWealthy prefer lawns – the poor have more biodiversity in their gardens
A grim weekend for Sweden’s sense of safety
SwedenShootings in multiple locations and a suspected aggravated outdoor rape in Malmö.
Young Swedes see alcohol as more dangerous than cannabis
SwedenResearchers agree with young people about alcohol's harmfulness – but still strongly advise against cannabis legalization.
Study: Testosterone does not control men’s economic risk-taking
ScienceMen who received testosterone made the same economic decisions as those who received a placebo, shows a Swedish-Canadian study.
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!
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