SwedenSwedish customs warn that more and more young people are becoming "parcel goalkeepers", receiving parcels containing drugs and weapons.
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Four out of ten Swedes believe in the supernatural
Science52% of women believe in paranormal phenomena - compared to 37% of men, according to a survey.
Arctic dream: Norwegian beach tops list of Europe’s most beautiful
The NordicsHauklandstranda is considered the most beautiful beach in Europe by the travel guide Lonely Planet.
Obesity affects one billion people
HealthObesity in children and adolescents has quadrupled since 1990.
“Undisclosed country” may buy Swedish weapons for one billion euros
Sweden"I have an indication that they did not want it to be known who was the buyer in the deal", confirms the head of the munitions unit.
Sober teens have better relationships with their parents
ScienceYoung people who do not drink alcohol also have fewer behavioral problems such as shoplifting or stealing, research shows.
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Israeli minister wants to “wipe out” Ramadan
WorldThe Jewish Power politician has previously expressed that nuking Gaza is "one of the possibilities".
BBC journalist of 26 years quits after grievance hearing over transgender comments
CultureBBC bosses demanded that Cath Walton take down social media posts saying there was no scientific support for the idea that "men can be women".
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!
Ireland holds referendum on “gender neutral” constitution
EuropeTerms such as "woman" and "mother" could be removed and Ireland could become the first EU country to recognize "polygamous families".
US could ban TikTok
Tech– America’s foremost adversary has no business controlling a dominant media platform in the United States, says Republican Mike Gallagher.
Sweden officially joins NATO
SwedenAbandons 200 years of official neutrality and military non-alignment.
Swedish railways fail to cope with growing population
Sweden− This clearly shows that investment in infrastructure in Sweden has been insufficient over the period, according to engineering consultant Anders Wiktorson.
Violent gangs could seize power in Haiti
World"We have seen images of gang leaders eating people they have killed", says a journalist at the scene.
German MP urges attacks on Moscow government buildings
WorldIt is "necessary to attack the Russian Ministry of Defense or the intelligence service", according to Roderich Kiesewetter.
Norwegians watch less TV
NorwayNorwegians are watching 22 minutes less television per day than last year, new figures show.
Australian Prime Minister referred to ICC for being “an accessory to genocide in Gaza”
World100 lawyers say Mr Albanese is 'complicit in the genocide in Gaza' and want the International Criminal Court to investigate the crimes.
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.
Biden administration secretly flew in 320,000 illegal immigrants
WorldThe authorities refuse to disclose which airports were used, claiming that "bad actors" could exploit the information.
EU foreign policy chief: “The era of Western dominance has definitively ended”
Europe– If the current global geopolitical tensions continue to evolve in the direction of 'the West against the Rest', Europe’s future risks to be bleak, accoding to Josep Borrell.
The Nordic Times feature on “UK Nord Stream theory” gains international traction
WorldAfter reaching hundreds of thousands of online readers, TNT's story has now caught the serious attention of leading politicians and intelligence agencies.
Scientists: “Put warning labels on ultra-processed foods”
HealthJunk food greatly increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, as well as anxiety and mental disorders.
Sweden’s Inheritance Fund at risk: Audit urges overhaul to curb criminal abuse
SwedenMoney from Swedish estates ends up in the pockets of criminals.
Finland tightens residence permit rules
FinlandLanguage requirements in Finnish or Swedish will be introduced.
Unhealthy air in half of Sweden’s pre-schools
HealthHalf of preschools are located in areas with harmful levels of air pollution, such as near major roads.
One in four Swedes over 60 feel lonely
SwedenLoneliness is associated with an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
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Finns ate more meat last year
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