EconomyThird among countries with the highest debt per capita.
The number of playgrounds in Sweden is decreasing
Sweden"Moreover, the decline seems to be ongoing in many municipalities", comments Märit Jansson, Senior Lecturer at SLU.
Ratings collapse for Swedish state channel’s ‘drag series’
SwedenThe obscure tax-funded program's popularity plummeted during the season.
Fox lost $800 million when Tucker Carlson Left
WorldCarlson himself notes that "the US looks like a one-party state" where the media and politicians decide which topics can be discussed.
“The misleading coronavirus statistics in a nutshell”
LettersUK's official covid statistics clearly show the fraud we have been subjected to, writes Elin Karlsson.
Viking ship discovered in Norway
Culture"These are the oldest ship graves in Scandinavia," says archaeologist Håkon Reiersen.
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Swedish government goes against Public Health Agency – wants to allow covid-19 vaccine for children again
SwedenThe Minister of Social Affairs claims that there are parents who still want to vaccinate their children.
Majority of French want to stop non-European immigration
WorldMore women than men want a total ban, according to a survey by the CSA.
Proton releases password manager
TechPromises "more complete encryption model than most other password managers".
Russian trade unions cancel May Day demonstrations
WorldThe traditional procession in St. Petersburg is canceled due to the city's "covid-19 restrictions".
Dr. Phil: “Absolute disaster” to hand out “reparations”
Culture"You come back in six months, they're going to be broke", says the popular TV personality about the idea of compensation to dark-skinned citizens.
Swedish youtuber tries 3D-printed “meat”
SwedenSince Friday, the Swedish restaurant Pinchos offers 3D-printed meat substitutes in its restaurants.
Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News
WorldThe channel's short message about the popular commentator: "We thank him for his service".
Seymour Hersh: “Western arms support falls into the hands of criminals”
WorldSignificant amounts of arms for Ukraine are disappearing to the black market, warns the Pulitzer-winning journalist.
Watch French skier plunge into the icy depths of a huge crevasse – barely survives
WorldThe drama in the French Alps was captured with a GoPro camera.
EU invests billions in chip production
TechThe new deal will give the EU a "market-leading position", says Sweden's Minister for Energy and Industry..
British teacher forced to apologize to pupils – called them “girls”
CultureFollowing the 'incident', the headmaster of the private girls' school chose not to extend the teacher's contract.
Swedish VPN service Mullvad gets a visit from the police – no customer data seized
TechThe company was able to demonstrate that it keeps its promises and does not store any customer data.
Vitamin D improves immune response to tuberculosis
Health"Good idea" to give vitamin D to people exposed to tuberculosis, say researchers at the University of Copenhagen.
MEPs call on the EU to investigate the Nord Stream terrorist attack
World"The sabotage of Nord Stream an act of war against European nations and their energy security", writes Thierry Mariani.
30,000 Afghans flown to Canada – via UN project
WorldCanada's immigration minister believes the country can take in even more and promises to "help as many vulnerable Afghans as possible".
Elon Musk to create ChatGPT competitor
TechAccuses Microsoft-funded ChatGPT of being developed by "left-wing experts" who taught the AI service "to lie".
TikTok bans “climate denial”
WorldQuestionable videos will be deleted - users are instead referred to "authoritative" sources approved by TikTok itself.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes during test flight
WorldHowever, it managed to collect the planned data and is described as a success for the planned lunar mission in 2025.
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