FinlandIn Sweden, it is now more common for drivers to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol, while in Finland it is still more common to drive intoxicated by alcohol than by drugs.
Swedish journalist files police report against major bank for theft
Sweden"Don't think I'll get my Bank ID back. Or my bank account. But I am more than happy to get back the money that SEB has stolen", Mattias Albinsson emphasizes.
Meet Nextcloud – the collaboration platform that fully replaces Microsoft 365
TechNow the license-free and open alternative can offer your company full control over your document management, communication and related services.
WakeUpTV aims to challenge the Nordic establishment media
Culture"We will create truth-focused and life-affirming television that becomes both a force for shifting society to something more positive", promises founder Michael Oddane.
Report: Sweden and the Social Democrats deeply infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood
Sweden"There is no connection. It could be based on old information", the party defends itself and claims that it has "zero tolerance for ties with extremist organizations".
Denmark to ban junk food advertising to children
DenmarkIn a new bill, Danish politicians want to ban the advertising of soft drinks, chips and fast food to children under 15.
Jacob Wallenberg: “Of course we have a lot of power”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch admits his family "has a lot of say" - but denies he has more power than Sweden's prime minister.
Merz: Defiant EU nations could be hit with economic punishment
World“If someone wants to push a policy where only one opinion is allowed, that’s the end of democracy in Europe", warns Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
French parliament approves law legalizing euthanasia
WorldAt the same time, critics worry about a reality where elderly, sick or disabled people are pressured or persuaded to end their lives.
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.
US removes COVID vaccine recommendation for children and pregnant women
World"We're now one step closer to realizing President Trump's promise to make America healthy again", declared Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Swedes earn money clearing invasive species
EnvironmentThrough the Crowdsorsa mobile game, residents of seven Swedish municipalities can help protect biodiversity - and get paid for their efforts.
Fewer cars, less utility – but more expensive
ColumnsTege Tornvall: Smaller and more expensive is the green movement's program for the future.
Use of obesity drugs surges in Finland
HealthLast year, 75 000 Finns used medicines for weight loss or obesity treatment - an eleven-fold increase in just five years.
Climeworks’ green billion-dollar venture in Iceland dismissed as a scam
IcelandDespite lofty promises, the Swiss carbon giant's plant has not only underperformed - it has actually emitted more carbon dioxide than it has captured.
Wallenberg and Nvidia to build “cutting-edge” AI center in Sweden
TechVaccine giant AstraZeneca wants to use the system to "lead the next generation of AI-driven drug discovery and development".
EU leaders want to punish Hungary for Pride ban
WorldConsidering activating the EU's "nuclear option" against Hungary - and stripping it of its voting rights in the European Council.
Good fitness may prevent dementia
HealthLinked to better cognitive function, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet.
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.
Russia plans large buffer zone in Ukraine
WorldMeanwhile, the war is escalating - here's the latest on developments.
Sweden’s Liberal Party pushes to label misogyny as terrorism
Sweden"Gender equality is under attack", warns Nina Larsson (L), Minister for Gender Equality, who wants the government to take action.
Swedish state tv: Jewish lobby groups decide US presidential election
Sweden"These are well-organized groups with vast resources", says Swedish state television's foreign affairs reporter Stefan Åsberg.
The first patient in the world treated with a new gene editing technology
ScienceA teenager with a rare immune disorder is the first in the world to be treated with prime editing - a method that changes the genome at the molecular level.
One in two young Brits long for a world without the internet
TechHalf would also support a "digital curfew" after 10pm - but experts doubt that such a solution would protect young people from harmful influences.
Lion population growing in India
EnvironmentThe Asiatic lion population in India has increased by 30% in five years.
Antarctic ice levels show recent growth
EnvironmentIce masses grew significantly between 2021 and 2023, Chinese research shows.
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.
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!
Chemicals in electronic waste may damage cells
EnvironmentSubstances in discarded electronics cause inflammation and hormone disruption, according to research from Örebro University.
This isn’t the internet we were promised
TechNaomi Brockwell: We now live in a world where control over your data is a leverage point for power. Where a single company can unilaterally decide what speech is acceptable.
Finns are the world’s most active TikTok users
Finland1.5 million users who open the app on average almost 20 times a day.
Sweden to introduce four-year prison sentence for psychological abuse
Sweden"Men's violence against women must be fought with the same vigor as we fight gang crime", declare representatives of the Swedish government coalition.
Bitcoin reaches new record level – could become a safe haven
EconomyOn Wednesday, the previous record was broken and at the time of writing, one bitcoin is valued at a whopping $111,196.
European diplomats forced to flee Israeli shelling
WorldIsrael defends itself by saying that the diplomatic delegation left the pre-approved route - and that it fired "warning shots" to expel them from the site.
Swedish National Audit Office: Reduced admission requirements can increase “diversity” in the police
SwedenDespite lowered requirements, many with immigrant backgrounds still fail the aptitude tests – threatening politicians' vision of a "values-driven" police force.
Climate alarmists charged with vandalism at Sweden’s National Museum
SwedenThe prosecutor is requesting different sentences for the defendants, stating that this "will be individual based on their prior history".
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.
Trump confronted South African president on white genocide
WorldPresented video evidence of black South African politicians calling for massacres of the country's white farmers.
Arla pushes for more GMO use despite criticism
SwedenIn order to "achieve cost-effective cheese production", more of the dairy giant's cheeses will be made using GMO rennet.
Simion seeks election annulment – alleges French and Moldovan interference
WorldSupported by Telegram founder Pavel Durov who promises to "come and testify if it helps Romanian democracy".
Ultra-processed food may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
HealthSugar-sweetened beverages stand out in particular as a negative health factor in the Lund University study.
France building super prison in South America
WorldWill house drug traffickers and Islamist extremists.
Fuel prices in Sweden set to climb regardless of political outcome
EconomyThe EU's emissions trading scheme directly affects Swedish consumers - and Brussels won't allow major tax cuts either.
Israel’s Eurovision public vote record sparks suspicion of coordinated campaign
CultureThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirms that it is monitoring the data and analyzing the voting patterns.
Pro-NATO candidate wins dramatic re-election in Romania
WorldAccusations of electoral fraud from both the West and the East after the Liberal Nicusor Dan was declared the winner.