Norway“We must be clear that crimes have consequences. Juvenile sentences should not be optional", declared Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl.
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Trump “inclined” to expose Epstein’s clients
WorldEpstein's “black book” is believed to include a large number of celebrities and power brokers.
Swedish study: High levels of PFAS in children’s purees and juices
ScienceIn several products, PFAS levels were higher than the permitted limits for drinking water in European countries.
UK Chief Rabbi condemns halted arms shipments to Israel
World“Britain and Israel have so much to gain by standing together against our common enemies for the sake of a safer world”, says Ephraim Mirvis.
German Public Broadcaster Chief condemns AfD’s success
WorldBettina Schausten condemns voters' decision to vote for the AfD and draws parallels between the party's success and Hitler's Germany during World War II.
School shooting in Sweden: “Conflict between students that degenerated”
SwedenChildren as young as five or six attend the violence-affected school, where "security" is described as a keyword that permeates daily life.
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One in ten Swedish preschools could soon close
SwedenSweden's low birth rate could lead to "more than a thousand preschools disappearing", according to economist Annika Wallenskog.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister resigns
WorldSeveral ministers submitted their resignations yesterday - and now it seems that Dmytro Kuleba is also leaving the government.
Disney’s remake of ‘Snow White’ faces massive criticism
CultureThe trailer for the politically correct interpretation is estimated to have been 'disliked' by over a million viewers so far.
US seizes Venezuelan president’s plane
World“An important step to ensure that Maduro continues to feel the consequences from his misgovernance”, says spokesman for Biden administration.
Switzerland may abandon neutrality – after 500 years
WorldA recent report commissioned by the Ministry of Defense stresses that the country “should move closer to Western security alliances”.
“Historic success” for Alternative for Germany
World“Without us a stable government is no longer possible at all”, declares AfD leader Alice Weidel.
Why Brazil is shutting down X for 40 million users
TechElon Musk says the judge, Alexandre de Moraes, is the de facto "dictator of Brazil" who is doing everything he can to silence dissent and political opponents.
UK study: Record pay gap between CEOs and workers
WorldVaccine giant Astra Zeneca's CEO Pascal Soriot tops the list with an annual salary of £16.85 million.
Sick leave due to mental health problems on the rise in Finland
FinlandIn 2023, nearly six million working days were lost - the equivalent of 26,000 full-time employees not working for an entire year.
Europe’s largest salt mine offers both tourism and healing
CultureEnjoy the healing air of Salina Slănic, which is almost completely free of air pollution and radiation.
Airline CEO: “Maximum two beers per passenger”
World"If your flight is delayed by two or three hours you can’t be guzzling five, six, eight, ten pints of beer. Go and have a coffee or a cup of tea", he urges.
Alcohol consumption shrinks the brain
Health“Drinking less or not drinking at all may be the most effective way to improve cognitive, neurological and psychological health”, say researchers.
Invasive species threaten Svalbard’s flora
Environment"Many of the species that do not belong in Svalbard may be able to spread over a much wider area than they are currently able to do".
Finland’s largest cathedral ends Latin Mass at the request of the Vatican
FinlandThe goal is to emphasize "the role of the cathedral as a model and symbol of unity for the whole local church".
Russia: “Ukraine is kidnapping civilians”
World"They are snatching civilians and taking them away to an unknown location. We often lose contact with them. Where are they taken? To Ukrainian territory, or to secret prisons?".
How the Belt and Road Initiative will connect the world
WorldChina is leading the massive effort involving over 150 countries - The Nordic Times reports from the annual conference in Sichuan.
Russia bans American journalists
WorldSaid to be “leading liberal-globalist publications involved in the production and dissemination of ‘fakes’ about Russia and the Russian armed forces”.
EU chief of foreign affairs calls for sanctions against Israeli ministers
World"Unacceptable hate messages against the Palestinians and proposing things that clearly go against international law, and (are) an incitation to commit war crimes".
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