EuropeMichel Barnier warns that under von der Leyen's rule, Commissioners are increasingly acting as "super technocrats" rather than political representatives.
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Trump closes border to 12 countries – citing security threats
World"I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people", the President said.
Swedish prisoners may soon be sent to Estonia
Sweden"The entire prison will be placed at Sweden's disposal", confirms Gunnar Strömmer (M), Minister of Justice.
Porn giant may leave France
CultureRabbi and Pornhub boss Solomon Friedman rejects French age verification requirements as "ineffective", "dangerous" and "potentially privacy-infringing".
Swedish prime minister linked to adoptions of kidnapped children
Sweden"Despite the alarms about stolen children, Ulf Kristersson allowed the trafficking of foreign children to not only continue but increase to its highest levels ever".
Musk on Trump’s budget: “A disgusting abomination”
World"Shame on those who voted for it – you know you did wrong. You know it", thunders the former White House efficiency chief.
10,000 children living in homelessness: “The Swedish model has collapsed”
SwedenThe Swedish City Missions warns that homelessness is spreading rapidly and requires strong reforms.
AI surveillance in Swedish workplaces sparks outrage
Tech"It's about power. About control. About squeezing every last ounce of ‘efficiency’ out of people as if we were batteries".
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.
Woman and dog found in Norwegian Viking grave
CultureThe type of grave and the findings suggest that the woman was a “special person” who belonged to the upper strata of society.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
Finnish youth evicted at record pace
Finland"They don't necessarily understand the consequences of not paying a bill".
Swedish inquiry recommends total ban on international adoptions
Sweden"International adoption is not a sustainable solution for protecting children as a group", says Anna Singer.
Young dog owners’ lifestyles negatively affect their dogs
HealthStress and obesity spread to pets - and many dogs don't get the care they need either.
Swedish Social Democrats: Population must be mixed
SwedenNewly arrived migrants must be more evenly distributed and Swedish neighborhoods more mixed, according to the Social Democratic Party's new integration policy.
Large-scale Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases
WorldDuring the night of Sunday, at least five military airfields deep inside Russia were reportedly attacked.
AI agents succumb to peer pressure
TechHerd mentality and conformism are not only human phenomena. Even AI agents fall into the same pattern.
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!
National conservative Nawrocki wins Polish presidency by narrow margin
EuropeRare high turnout as Karol Nawrocki defeated liberal and pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski.
More young Swedes getting confirmed: “Want to get closer to God”
Sweden"It's no longer uncool to be interested in the Christian faith or to call yourself a Christian", says parish educator Sara Björnö.
UK invests billions in new arms factories
World"We are being directly threatened by states with advanced military forces, so we must be ready to fight and win", argues Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Apple sued over iPhone eavesdropping – users may get payouts
TechSiri listened to and recorded sensitive conversations without users consciously activating the voice assistant.
Study: Dog relationships more reliable than best friends
ScienceMany dog owners value their dogs more than their human friends, according to a Hungarian study.
Tests reveal imported honey in Sweden is fake
Sweden"We knew there were fake products on the market, but we are shocked by the scale of it", says Yngve Kihlberg, chairman of the Swedish Beekeepers' Association.
The Faroe Islands’ grand celebration
CultureThe popular national day celebration Ólavsøka brings the Faroese together for a colorful celebration in the capital Tórshavn - a tradition that goes back thousands of years.
The theater king’s dramatic revolution of Sweden
HistoryFor decades, the two parties, the Hats and the Caps, had pursued a policy that had completely ruined the country, but their corrupt reign was to come to an abrupt end when the new king, Gustav III, who was only 26 years old, staged a well-directed revolution.
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.