EconomyProfitability is falling and six out of ten are worried about the future.
Swedish police secretly using Palantir’s surveillance system for years
TechWithin seconds, police can compile an extensive profile about you by combining information from various registers.
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.
Shein sold sex dolls with childlike appearance – faces ban threat in France
EuropeFrench Finance Minister Roland Lescure compares the sales to acts of terrorism and child pornography – and demands legal action.
OpenAI shifts from Microsoft to Amazon in new partnership
TechThe agreement worth $38 billion marks the end of Microsoft's monopoly position.
Germany sends Patriot systems – Ukraine wants more
World"Of course more systems are needed", declares Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Orbán: Poland has become a vassal of Brussels
WorldThe dividing lines between Poland and Hungary are growing regarding the EU's role and the war in Ukraine.
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IT expert warns: ID requirements online bring us closer to totalitarian surveillance
TechSwedish Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson says she wants to protect children from pornography – but the ID requirements could have the opposite effect.
Twelve deaths linked to serious home care failures in Sweden
SwedenA safety alarm was handled incorrectly and a care recipient went without food for an extended period, an investigation reveals.
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.
Finnish municipality phases out ultra-processed foods in schools
FinlandThe Bolognese sauce is being remade from scratch with natural ingredients.
Majority of Swedes support monarchy but want Victoria as regent
SwedenVoters under 30 are most positive about the king, while women prefer Victoria as regent.
“Eco-friendly” cattle feed may have negative climate impact
ScienceEnergy-intensive production and long transportation distances consume any potential environmental benefits achieved in the barn.
Comment: Thank you for everything, Ace Frehley!
CultureJan Sundstedt: Ace Frehley's musical legacy cannot be overstated - beyond my personal memories.
Trump and Xi reach trade deal – promise “everlasting peace and success”
WorldBreakthrough in trade war – China to purchase large quantities of American products.
Knife attack on train in England – nine critically injured
EuropePassengers fled in panic – many initially thought it was a Halloween prank.
Musk plans data centers in space using Starlink satellites
TechThe AI revolution is driving tech giants to seek storage solutions beyond Earth.
Nordic Council breaks with tradition – opens up to Åland, Faroe Islands and Greenland
The NordicsFollowing protests and demands for equality, the three autonomous regions will now receive permanent seats in the political leadership.
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.
Increased cancer risk linked to covid vaccines
ScienceThe study shows a 69 percent increased risk of prostate cancer and 53 percent for lung cancer among vaccinated individuals.
Danish farmer raises alarm: Bovaer is making my cows sick
DenmarkNow the first Danish dairy farmer dares to come forward – with testimony about feverish animals, stomach cramps and a death.
Halloween – from Celtic harvest festival to pop culture
CultureFrom evil spirits to candy bags – Halloween's transformation through history.
Norwegian buyers rush to purchase electric cars before the New Year
NorwayNorway limits VAT exemption at year-end.
Swedish police warn of growing online abuse targeting children
SwedenCyber investigators call for more education and adult supervision as countermeasures – not bans on apps and games.
China pauses export ban on critical raw materials after summit meeting
EconomyThe US is lowering tariffs in exchange for Chinese measures against fentanyl and energy purchases.
Spotify founder’s company may sell attack drones to Germany
TechSwedish tech entrepreneur Daniel Ek's Helsing may share the lucrative contract with Peter Thiel's startup and arms giant Rheinmetall.
How Sweden could be affected by Denmark’s Bandidos ban
The NordicsResearchers warn that the ban could drive gang members across the border.
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!
Fewer young people died from drugs in Finland
FinlandAt the same time, drug-related deaths are increasing among older age groups in Finland.
Swedish government moves forward with plans for a “Swedish CIA”
SwedenA new Swedish intelligence service will complement the Military Intelligence and Security Service and the Security Police.
Massive police raid in Rio – at least 64 killed in bloody confrontation
World"These are war numbers", says security expert Luis Flavio Sapori.
Republicans demand Biden’s pardons be invalidated
WorldConvinced that Biden's staff systematically concealed the president's mental decline and misused the autopen to implement unauthorized decisions.
“Swedish” gang crime spreads throughout Norway
The NordicsNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is deeply concerned about developments in Sweden and wants to stop the problem before Norway ends up in the same situation.
Swedish government seeks mandatory deportation for prison sentences
Sweden"Sweden will have the toughest regulations in all of the Nordic countries", claims Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell.
Youth prisons for 13-year-olds to open this summer in Sweden
Sweden"When 13-14-year-olds are running around with automatic weapons, it must be met with the full force of society", states Henrik Vinge (Sweden Democrats).
Two US military aircraft crash in South China Sea
WorldThe US Navy is investigating dual aircraft crashes in disputed area.
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.
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia
TechMusk claims that the AI-based encyclopedia is already significantly better than its competitor Wikipedia.
Sweden accelerates space defense development – military satellites planned before 2030
SwedenSpace is emerging as a new arena for military activity and potential conflicts.
German companies pressured by Chinese demands for trade secrets
EconomyChina's demands for corporate data create concern within German economy and industry.
Milei celebrates major victory – promises continued reforms
World"Today begins the construction of a great Argentina", promises Argentina's controversial president.
Swedish government paid Somalia to increase deportations
World"The risk of corruption is very high", states Ulrik Åshuvud, Secretary General of Transparency International Sweden.
Denmark: Majority of gang criminals have non-European background
DenmarkNew Report: Strong overrepresentation of immigrants in Danish gang crime
Income level found to influence garden biodiversity
EnvironmentWealthy prefer lawns – the poor have more biodiversity in their gardens
A grim weekend for Sweden’s sense of safety
SwedenShootings in multiple locations and a suspected aggravated outdoor rape in Malmö.
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