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Sweden Rock continues to impress
CultureThe Nordic Times culture reporter Mikael Rasmussen visited the Nordic region's largest music festival.
Comment: War with Iran will be the Empire’s next great disaster
WorldChris Hedges: Those who lured us into this war know little about the instrument of war and even less about the cultures or peoples they seek to dominate.
“Strengthening dialogue among civilizations and creating a better future together”
DebateHuman history is an epic of encounters, mutual learning, and symbiosis among different civilizations, writes China's ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.
Death – from another perspective
CultureThere is a possibility to live a richer life with higher presence by seeing death in a more natural way, writes Lena Fredriksson.
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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Gambling in Scandinavia: How Regulation Shapes Habits and Freedom
PartnerRegulatory differences have a noticeable impact on gambling behavior.
The volcano where folklore meets nature’s wonders
CultureSnæfellsjökull has been active for hundreds of thousands of years - and is linked to the mysterious Huldu people.
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!
Scandinavia’s summer hobbies: How locals embrace the midnight sun
PartnerAs the long, dark winters melt into sunlit summer months, Scandinavians take full advantage of the season’s warmth and light.
The headache of brain cell masses: How human consciousness baffles neuroscientists
ScienceCecilia Gustafsson: It is said that it is difficult to explain human consciousness because it is so tricky to research the human brain.
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.
Marketing Legislation and Free Offers: Where Do Free Spins Fit In?
PartnerOffering something for free is a well-established marketing tactic.
Why Norway’s Gambling Regulation Stands Stronger than Sweden’s
PartnerThough Norway’s model is more restrictive, it is widely regarded as more effective in minimizing gambling harm and promoting social responsibility.
“Sweden – trading biodiversity for trophies”
Debate"It is becoming a sore pill to swallow for most Swedish citizens, seeing how the country with one hand portrays itself as a nature-preserving country and with the other hand literally sells out the country’s biodiversity", writes wildlife expert Misha Istratov.
What Do Scandinavians Enjoy? Exploring Hobbies, Culture, and Modern Trends
PartnerFrom outdoor adventures to digital entertainment, Scandinavians are a blend of nature-lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and tech-savvy explorers.
“Trade wars have no winners – protectionism is a dead end”
DebateOpen cooperation represents the trend of history and mutual benefit is what the people want, writes WAN Degang, Charge d'Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Sweden.
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.
“Europe prepares for war”
LettersUrsula von der Leyen wants EU countries to spend around €800 billion more on military rearmament.
A Solution for Gaza and Palestine in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative
AnalysisWe cannot rely solely on foreign aid to sustain the economic situation of the Palestinian people and their future state, Hussein Askary writes in a guest analysis.
American hubris generates Chinese Nemesis: Implications of social media emigration to China
AnalysisThrough their interactions on RedNote, American users are dispelling myths about China's oppressive conditions, Hussein Askary states in a guest analysis.
“How to debunk the Chinese debt-trap narrative in 3 steps”
DebateAn investigative method can be applied to study any country allegedly victimized by 'China’s debt trap' and thus separate facts from fiction, write Hussein Askary and Li Xing on TNT Debate.
How polls can be used to influence public opinion
AnalysisInstitutes are supposed to reflect public opinion - but do they in fact try to influence it?
“Tablet or pen – when school digitalization goes too far”
DebateThe big problem today is all the pupils who have been given a tablet as early as first grade, instead of a notebook and pen, writes Lena Nilsson.
Father’s Day – A tribute to fathers and Spartan phalanxes
CultureMasculinity must be encouraged to create a secure future for both men and women, writes Carl Lidberg.
How did the number of Uyghurs in China rapidly increase in the midst of “genocide”?
AnalysisXinjiang's demographic and economic growth contradicts claims that it is a large concentration camp for Uyghur extermination, writes Branko Zujovic in a guest analysis.
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