Science"In general decreases with age and appears to be associated with a poorer self-concept and mental health throughout development", note medical researchers at the University of Groningen.
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German state abandons Microsoft for open software
TechMicrosoft Windows and Office are being thrown out on 30 000 computers in favor of Linux and open software - the aim is to become a "digital pioneer region".
Former IDF spokesman testifies on the power of the Israel lobby in the US
World– Swedes do not understand that there are Jews who are organized, who take initiatives, who dare, who have power and use it, he explains.
Study: Sugar tax would not affect Finnish consumers
Finland– Based on the research results, I would not recommend introducing a health tax, advises research professor Tuomas Kosonen.
Billions of dollars donated to Israel during the war
WorldDescribed as "an unprecedented effort by Jewish communities around the world to support Israel".
Zimbabwe faces mass starvation
WorldNearly three million are expected to starve in the country once known as "Africa's breadbasket".
Transsexuals banned from women’s sports
SportThe American sports association NAIA approved the policy in a 20-0 vote on Monday.
Swede named as potential papal candidate
SwedenAnders Arborelius became Sweden's first cardinal - now Le Figaro Magazine highlights him as a potential pope.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
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The Swedish government expels Chinese journalist
Sweden– I think this violates the European Convention on Human Rights, says the journalists's lawyer.
Swedish girls more depressed than boys
Sweden37% of the girls often feel sad or depressed - compared to 13% of the boys.
Dying patients to be treated with psychedelic mushrooms
Health"We hope to give people with advanced disease a better end of life," says Inna Feldman, Associate Professor of Health Economics.
Danish man convicted for “racist” jokes
Denmark"There are comedians in Denmark and all over the world making the same jokes," the 28-year-old argued in his defense.
After the terrorist attack in Moscow – Putin calls for stricter migration laws
Europe"Only those who respect our traditions, language, culture and history can live and work in Russia," the President declared.
Young Swedish adults do not understand economics
EconomyOnly one in three understand how inflation works and researchers warn that the lack of knowledge is "alarming".
Swedish man wrongfully declared dead – denied compensation
SwedenThe Chancellor of Justice finds that the Swedish Tax Agency acted correctly in declaring the man, who was very much alive, dead.
“Chocolate crisis” awaits
EconomySwedbank commodity analyst Jörgen Kennemar advises consumers to "stock up" before prices rise again.
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!
Trump promises historic mass deportations
WorldPledges that ”we’ll begin the largest domestic deportation operation in the history of our country”.
Norway could introduce age limits on social media platforms
NorwayElectronic identification systems are highlighted as another possible measure by the government.
Eat ze bugs: World’s first insect restaurant opens in London
World"Yum Bug" in London wants to "change people's perception" of insects as food.
Israel grants Netanyahu power to block foreign news channels
World– Banning the media is a very dangerous path to take. It is convenient to silence critics, warns Erik Larsson, chairman of Reporters Without Borders Sweden.
Broccoli may reduce the risk of stroke
Health– We could see paramedics treating ischaemic stroke patients with a broccoli-based medication, says heart reasearcher Dr. Xuyu Liu.
Gray whale numbers on the rise in the Pacific
Environment"Unusual mortality events" have hit the whale population hard in recent years.
Doubling of working retirees in Sweden
SwedenAt the same time, the proportion of older people actively looking for work is twice as high today as it was ten years ago.
Norway to boost conscription to 13,500 by 2036
Norway– We will need more people with professional military experience in the future, says defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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