SwedenIt is hoped that more surveillance cameras will reduce crime. A survey will now be carried out to determine which locations can be monitored.
Dr. Phil dismisses ‘diversity policy’ as Marxism
Culture– How do you create equality of outcome when people aren't the same? asks Dr. Phil McGraw.
How your company can cut substantial costs through digital automation
TechAI has revolutionized the ability to automate complex tasks.
White House pledges not to kill Assange
World"It's not worth the paper it's written on", say critics.
Wunjo – The rune of joy
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Swedish households financially crippled
Economy– Between 700,000 and one million Swedes are now experiencing financial difficulties, says a researcher at Statistics Sweden.
Swedish leaders call for inquiry into social media’s impact on youth
Tech– We have decided to call the biggest players. Because our children put far too much of their lives in their hands, says Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
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RFSL: “We are seeing increased resistance at all levels”
SwedenExperiencing an increasing "questioning of our cultural expressions" - including "drag queens reading stories to children".
New York Times under fire for pro-Israel activism
WorldJournalists are to avoid terms such as "Palestine" and "occupied territory" and limit the use of "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing.
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.
Sweden’s Riksdag passes controversial gender identity law
SwedenSD leader Jimmie Åkesson calls the result "deplorable" and emphasizes that he is "incredibly disappointed" in Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's Moderate Party.
“A new direction for Sweden – join the Belt and Road and leave NATO”
DebateIt is time for the West to wake up and join China's BRI in a spirit of cooperation and friendship, writes Stephen Brawer, chairman of BRIX Sweden.
Socialist mayor orders police to break up conservative conference
EuropeNigel Farage was one of the invited speakers and compared the repression to "the old Soviet Union".
New mineral discovered in Sweden
EnvironmentDiscovered in western Bergslagen and named "Skogbyit" after Professor Henrik Skogby from the Swedish Museum of Natural History.
Dubai’s streets under water
EnvironmentMore rain fell in a single day than the desert city normally sees in an entire year.
Researcher criticizes Sweden’s new gender reassignment law: “Not based on science”
SwedenJovanna Dahlgren points out that many people seeking treatment for gender dysphoria have autism or are experiencing temporary identity crises.
Finnish birds in danger of extinction
EnvironmentIf the trend continues, more species are in danger of disappearing, says Aleksi Lehikoinen, one of Finland's leading bird researchers.
Four out of five Finns are in favor of active euthanasia
FinlandCitizens' initiatives want the Finnish government to pass a law on the introduction of euthanasia.
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.
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis
ScienceThe risk of psychosis in adulthood was 117% higher in children who experienced loneliness in childhood.
Playing the piano may improve brain health in the elderly
HealthPlaying a musical instrument or singing may help keep the brain healthy in old age, according to a British study.
Unusually little sunshine this winter in Sweden
SwedenA fifth less sunshine than usual, and Gothenburg was less sunny than Stockholm.
Eight out of ten physicians affected by cuts
SwedenA large majority are also concerned that the cuts will lead to reduced access and quality of care in Sweden.
Fire ravages Copenhagen’s cultural landmark Børsen
DenmarkSeveral individuals, including former minister Brian Mikkelsen, reportedly entered the fire at Børsen to save valuable artworks.
Zara employees are timed in the bathroom
Sweden– You have to be like a puppet. You are not allowed to say what you think or feel. You are their slave, explains a former employee.
Foreign women rarely seek mental health care in Norway
NorwayImmigrant women from EU countries, Eastern Europe, and East and Southeast Asia are the least likely to seek psychiatric help.
Major bank under investigation for money laundering
WorldAccused of not knowing or caring where wealthy clients' money comes from.
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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