SwedenThe Swedish Almedalen week has been criticized for lack of substance and engagement from party leaders.
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Survey: Only one-third of Swedish government officials would report illegal immigrants
Sweden28% of Swedish civil servants would be more likely to violate the reporting law if it were in force, according to a survey.
Four out of ten young Norwegians have had suicidal thoughts
Norway- I was surprised that it was so bad, says Adrian Lorentsson, head of the Norwegian youth mental health organization Mental Helse Ungdom.
600,000 Sudanese have fled to Chad
World"The influx of refugees shows no signs of abating", the UNHCR warns.
Kristersson promises big investment in mass surveillance
Sweden"We are launching a major camera offensive", the Swedish Prime Minister proclaims, promising to "expand cameras throughout the country".
Laguz – The rune of water
CultureDiscover the secrets of Laguz - the last rune of the natural elements.
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Russia blocks EU broadcasters in retaliation for EU media bans
WorldThe EU shuts down four more Russian media outlets - now Moscow is responding by blocking Sweden's SR and SVT, among others.
Assange faces £520K flight debt after bail release
WorldThe price tag is £520,000 and Wikileaks is now appealing for donations.
Mark Rutte to be new NATO chief
WorldThe Bilderberg veteran is described by Jens Stoltenberg as a "strong leader" and a "true friend of transatlantic cooperation".
Gothenburg’s administrative court halts Israel boycott
Sweden"There are strong reasons to believe that the board's decision to, among other things, stop purchasing products labeled with the origin of certain states is illegal", they write.
Three out of five Finns worry about the economy
Finland59% of the country's population worry about their finances at least once a month.
World Economic Forum organizes power conference in China
World"Dalian will increase the influence of the forum" promises the North Chinese city's mayor Chen Shaowang.
200 university employees support pro-Palestinian student protests
Sweden"When you see what is happening in Gaza with 5,000 students killed, the University of Gothenburg must be able to take a stand on this issue", says sociology professor Håkan Thörn.
US correspondent for major Swedish newspaper quits – fed up with dishonest US coverage
Sweden"The important thing is no longer that the texts are true and factual, but how they 'risk being perceived'", writes Malin Ekman in her resignation letter.
Supreme Court rejects presidential candidate’s covid lawsuits
WorldTwo lawsuits filed by Children's Health Defense, founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr, have been rejected by the US Supreme Court.
WikiLeaks founder Assange released
WorldJulian Assange is granted bail and released from a UK maximum security prison.
Scientists doubt that sunscreen protects against skin cancer
Science"There are no scientific studies that have shown that sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer", says Bengt Järvholm, professor of public health at Umeå University.
Children killed in Ukrainian missile attack
WorldUS ATACMS missiles fired by Ukrainian forces reportedly killed four people and injured more than 150.
Swedish MP who voted against ‘gender swap’ bill punished by her party
Sweden"As punishment for voting against the legal gender change for 16-year-olds, I am leaving the Civil Affairs Committee", Ellen Juntti confirms.
Pettson and Findus celebrate 40 years
CultureThe 18 childrens' books have sold a total of 15 million copies worldwide.
Shocker: Closeness to nature improves mental wellbeing
Environment"The amount of nature in the form of green space in our immediate environment and where we spend our time each day has an impact on our mental health", the researchers emphasize.
When future NATO chief Rutte was pressured over correspondence with Klaus Schwab
WorldBack in 2021, an uncomfortable Mark Rutte was asked about Klaus Schwab's book Covid-19: The Great Reset during a hearing in Parliament.
Researchers’ new method to restore coral reefs: “Incredible recovery”
Environment"Possible to restore even heavily damaged reefs to healthy, functional systems within relatively short periods of time," explains researcher Tim Lamont.
Study: Most transgender people ‘outgrow’ their diagnosis
ScienceTwo out of three young people diagnosed with gender dysphoria will no longer identify as the opposite sex within five years, study shows.
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