Sweden"It's worse than I thought. We as a society are financing the crime that we are supposed to fight", says Director General Rikard Jermsten.
Editorial
Only one in five deported migrants leave the EU
Europe– Without concrete progress, the EU risks losing further credibility, says Ursula von der Leyen.
After the shots – now the COVID vaccine is headed for the lungs
HealthAeroVax is now being tested with government funding in Canada.
Norway’s Progress Party voted yes to surrogacy – despite the party leader’s opposition
Norway"I believe the decision opens the door to something more - it opens the door to receiving payment. And then I think we’re going down the wrong path", warns Sylvi Listhaug.
German left party leader calls for NATO replacement – involving Russia
WorldThe US-led military pact NATO has "no future", according to Die Linke leader Jan van Aken - who wants to see a completely new security system instead.
Trial begins for Diddy – could face life sentence
WorldThe rapper, who has been in custody since September last year, faces charges including sex trafficking and extortion.
Cartoon of the week
Spaniards required to notify authorities ahead of major cash withdrawals
WorldIt's not enough to tell them how much cash you plan to withdraw - citizens must also detail how they intend to spend their own money.
US condemns extremist labeling of AfD: “Tyranny in disguise”
World"What is truly extremist is not the popular AfD - but rather the establishment’s deadly open border immigration policies", argues Marco Rubio.
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.
Brits imprisoned at record numbers for opinion crimes
World30 arrests a day for "offensive content" on social media, says the Free Speech Union in a report.
Germany’s security service labels AfD as extremist
WorldGrants authorities expanded powers to monitor the nationalist party, for example through wiretapping and infiltrators.
New endocrine-disrupting chemicals detected in Swedish blood samples
Science"We don't know what the consequences of long-term exposure to these substances are, but the fact that they are present in high levels in the blood is enough to act", says researcher Josefin Engelhardt.
Swedish mother cracks egg on daughter’s forehead during livestream – convicted of harassment
Sweden"She has herself said that this is a trend on social media", the prosecutor confirms, and experts believe that we will soon see more similar cases being tried in court.
RFK jr: Military research agency sprays toxic chemicals into the atmosphere
WorldThe Secretary of Health finds that DARPA is adding toxic chemicals to aviation fuel - and vows to hold those responsible to account.
Swedish criminologist fired after linking genetics and ethnicity to crime on state TV
CultureSwedish criminologist Leif GW Persson is forced to leave state television shortly after highlighting the silenced connection between ethnicity, genetics, and crime.
Researchers: Soon impossible to detect AI deepfakes
TechAI-generated deepfakes have become so advanced that they can now imitate human heartbeats - and even fool specialized detectors.
Young Swedes consume too much sugar
Health7 out of 10 consume more than the recommended maximum intake, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.
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.
Dutch opinion leader targeted by spy attack: “Someone is trying to intimidate me”
TechEva Vlaardingerbroek can't say whether a government, intelligence agency or organization is behind the attack - but promises she won't be silenced.
USA signs mineral deal with Ukraine
World"A good international deal on joint investment in the development and restoration of Ukraine between the governments of the United States and Ukraine", says Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Swedish government proposes wiretapping children without criminal suspicion
SwedenEven children under the age of 15 must be subject to wiretapping for "preventive purposes" if the police are to get organized crime under control, it is claimed.
Thousands of Irish protested against the population replacement policy
WorldParticipants in the national demonstration paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for freedom - and protested against today's political elite and the consequences of mass immigration.
Danes boycott Coca-Cola
EconomyFeeling "disrespected" after Trump's demands on Greenland - meanwhile local Danish brands like Jolly Cola are soaring.
Triple murder in Uppsala makes global headlines – Sweden cast as cautionary tale
SwedenInternational media describe Sweden as a country where criminal gangs systematically spread fear among the population and where authorities fail to stop the violence.
Sweden’s increased repatriation grant deemed insufficient by Somalis
Sweden"I don't think €55,000 for an entire family is enough of an incentive", says the president of the Somaliland National Association.
Meta’s AI bots engage in sex chats with minors
TechThe tech giant is dismissing the criticism and blaming the reviewers for “manipulating” the chatbots.
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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