EnvironmentMore oxygen in the Gulf of Finland than in the last five years - but the area without oxygen continues to grow.
Kiruna adopts minority language street names – “Swedish speakers” advised to use AI to pronounce names
Sweden"Do we always have to be the experimental municipality?" asks Magnus Gustafsson (C), who is critical of the decision.
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.
“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.
German journalist sentenced to prison – for satirical meme
WorldCriticized Socialist Interior Minister Nancy Faeser for hating free speech - even forced to apologize to her in writing.
Swedish ex-politician demands payout info after pedophile scandal
SwedenSex crime suspect Center Party top Gustav Hemming angry that Region Stockholm has yet to decide if he will receive taxpayer millions.
Memorial at Sergels Torg sparks anger: “Profoundly insulting to those who died in the terror attack”
SwedenThe heated bronze blanket is to commemorate the victims of the 2017 Drottninggatan terror attack - but is dismissed as "bland and mundane".
Comment: The division in Ukraine – and the hate rhetoric here at home
WorldJenny Piper: The current state of affairs can be described as an acute psychosis, where the risks of tensions escalating into open civil confrontations are increasingly likely.
Sweden to host NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg
Sweden"It is with pride that Sweden will host the informal NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Skåne next year", exclaims Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Moderate Party.
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!
Muslims use the Constitution to build Sharia enclaves in the US
World"This is the American dream - for Muslims".
International law expert on the Swedish suicide drones: “Risk that civilians are affected”
Sweden"If the military target is hit and civilians suffer minor 'collateral damage', it must be accepted as an inevitable part of warfare", argues Ove Bring.
Peace researcher urges diplomacy: “War leads to total destruction”
Sweden"Stopping a spiral of violence that risks leading us all to our deaths is one of the main tasks of politics", stresses Frida Stranne, noting that peace efforts require both courage and intelligence.
Game of Thrones wolf recreated
ScienceScientists in Texas have successfully revived an extinct species for the first time ever.
Bronze Age Norse may have sailed open sea between Norway and Denmark
HistoryAble to travel long distances on the high seas even thousands of years ago, according to new simulation tests.
Economy professor: Trump’s tariffs rooted in “flakey” trade deficit analysis
EconomyThe trade deficits have nothing to do with the trade policies of the rest of the world. They have no indication whatsoever that anybody is ripping off anybody, especially that the rest of the world is ripping off the United States, according to Jeffrey Sachs.
Trump’s new tariffs take effect: “Lots of companies will be wiped out”
Economy"Everything that the US buys from China will disappear. There will be a huge price shock in every way and shortages of all kinds of things", says China analyst Alexis von Sydow.
China and India extend invitation to “Dragon-Elephant tango”
WorldUS tariffs are expected to drive closer ties between the world's most populous countries - after years of tension.
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.
Comment: Radio Sweden continues to act as a megaphone for the warmongers
SwedenJenny Piper: War mongering and gun lobbying have apparently been added to the many exceptions to the Public Service's supposed "impartiality".
EconomyBelieves that the US trade war will affect development worldwide.
Reports: Bilderberg meeting to be held in Sweden
SwedenThe globalist power meeting is reportedly planned for mid-June in Stockholm.
Swedish authors: Meta has stolen our books
Sweden53 authors call on the Minister of Culture to act against Meta's use of their works to train AI models.
FIFA hopes to see Russia back on the pitch soon
Sport– That's what football is about - to unite, not divide, stresses President Gianni Infantino.
Economist: Tariff turmoil temporary – Swedish economy remains resilient
Economy"Should not really affect our economy", says former Avanza economist Claes Hemberg.
Oliver Stone speaks out against Trump’s war policies
WorldAccuses Trump of betraying voters and aggressively seeking a new war with Iran.
Alexander Ovechkin becomes NHL’s all-time goal leader
SportBroke Wayne Gretzky's 26-year-old "unbeatable" goal record last night.
Internal criticism of Trump’s Greenland claim: “Embarrassing and harmful”
World"Nobody in their right mind thinks we're going to invade Greenland or make Canada our 51st state. But that's what he says and it's devastating".
Conservative commentator: The courts decide who becomes French president
WorldRachel Marsden argues that the courts are being used as a weapon against those like Marine Le Pen who have the audacity to challenge the French political establishment.
US acts against South Sudan – withdraws all visas
World"Time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to stop taking advantage of the United States", declares Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Serbia and Hungary strengthen military cooperation
World"A full 26 years later, the two parties now have the opportunity to build extremely close strategic ties, to further deepen cooperation, coming closer to a Hungarian-Serbian military alliance", Vučić declared during the meeting in Belgrade.
Swedish coffee prices to surge tomorrow
EconomyA regular packet is expected to be almost €2 more expensive in the shops. "The biggest price increase I've ever seen", says the CEO of coffee manufacturer Lindvall.
Iron deficiency common among Swedish high school girls
HealthThe risk of iron deficiency was higher among vegetarians and vegans, according to a study from Lund University.
Light pollution affects coral reefs
EnvironmentMan-made artificial light makes coral reefs more dangerous for prey fish.
Vucic: World leaders talk to Putin in secret
WorldDespite Western pressure and attempts to completely isolate Moscow, several world leaders have reportedly chosen to secretly maintain contact with the Russian president.
Genetics company files for bankruptcy – customer DNA may be resold
Tech"Consumers should delete their accounts while they still can", urges expert Sara Geoghegan.
Swedish Armed Forces push for massive drone expansion
SwedenIn just two years, the Swedish military's system of "suicide drones" could be operational.
Swedish banks and police launch joint “intelligence center”
SwedenSwedish police will now work "proactively" and exchange "operational information" on banks' customers.
Florida governor supports ban on weather manipulation
Environment"People got a lot of kooky ideas that they can get in and put things in the atmosphere to block the sun and save us from climate change", says Ron DeSantis.
Comment: Sweden’s finances are only in top shape when it suits those in power
EconomyJenny Piper: One wonders where the fantastic government finances are when they are needed to take care of their own people?
Norwegian man found guilty of abusing hundreds of children
NorwayDescribed as one of the worst cases of sexual abuse in Norwegian history.
Uncertainty over how US tariffs will affect Sweden
Economy"The immediate impact is of course on our savings on the stock exchange. Many people have already seen their funds fall in value", says Nordnet's savings economist Frida Bratt.
World condemns Trump trade tariffs – EU prepares countermeasures
Economy"That's what hurts most. It is one of our closest friends who is doing this", said Benjamin Dousa (M), Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade.