Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
Editorial
South Africa’s last captive elephant released
Environment"Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be".
Ultra-Orthodox Jews refuse military service: “We would rather die”
World“We had good relations with the Arabs. It is the army that has problems with the Arabs”, says one of the protesters.
Sweden: One in two children are victims of bullying
Sweden"It is time to prioritize children's safety, both in school and in the digital environment. Safety is a prerequisite for knowledge and achievement", writes the Friends' Secretary General.
British diplomat resigns: “We may be complicit in war crimes”
World“There is no justification for the UK's continued arms sales to Israel, yet somehow it continues”, says previous second secretary at the British Embassy in Ireland.
Swedish government gives money to ‘independent media’ – in Venezuela
SwedenExpressing deep concern that "Venezuela’s socialist regime is now doing everything it can to silence free speech and block oppositional voices".
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Thousands of Britons seek compensation after vaccine injuries
WorldFew have received compensation and many are denied on the grounds that they are not considered "disabled enough".
Russia offers asylum to people “trying to escape Western neoliberal ideals”
WorldThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to start issuing three-month visas as early as next month.
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.
Legal expert: “Case for the US’s complicity in genocide is very strong”
World“There are serious grounds to believe that there is a breach of the genocide convention”, confirms the UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese.
Canadian government urges population to get ready for “new pandemic”
World"No one will know for sure how ill the new virus will make people", they say, while warning that the 'disruptions' could lead to food and water shortages.
The Swedish National Guard: “Extremely high number of stupid applications”
SwedenRecord interest - but about 10,000 dropped out when they realized what the mission entailed.
Sweden’s Children’s Rights Society reports record calls this summer
SwedenMental health is the most common reason for children contacting the organization, but many calls are also about violence, family conflict and crime.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
Spanish scientists breed and sterilize mosquitoes
WorldScientists are trying to combat invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread diseases in Europe.
Swedish region criticized after fatal vaccination error
Sweden30-year-old Pontus Sevius died after receiving the covid-19 vaccine in February 2022.
Vikings gave expensive fines
The NordicsA reinterpretation of runic inscriptions gives a clearer picture of the Viking consumer price index.
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.
Polish government invests in lab-grown meat
World“The grant means that LabFarm can implement a research plan consisting of increasing production capacity and scaling up production”.
Finns less happy
FinlandAccording to the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation, the wellbeing of Finns has deteriorated drastically since 2020.
More whales in Icelandic waters
EnvironmentWhale counters have mainly observed fin whales during the summer.
Disney offers gender reassignment treatment to children of employees
Culture“The Walt Disney Company is paying for puberty blockers that sterilize children and completely change the course of their body forever”.
Globalist-linked think tank simulated monkey pox outbreak – in 2021
WorldPreparing for a scenario where a new modified virus is spread globally.
Li’s incredible life on the Chinese countryside
Culture31-one-year-old Li shows her amazingly talented craftsmanship and cultivation's which she performs in a traditional Chinese way.
Swedish eating habits differ between generations
SwedenFood eaten with a knife and fork is becoming increasingly rare among young people, notes food historian Richard Tellström.
‘Ocean’ believed to be hidden under the surface of Mars
ScienceHowever, studying the find in more detail will be complicated, as it lies between one and two miles below the planet's surface.
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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