SwedenDecades of deprioritized maintenance mean that Sweden's railway system is not expected to be in proper condition until 2050.
Austrian armed forces switch to open source
TechMicrosoft Office is being dumped in favor of LibreOffice across all 16,000 workplaces with the aim of strengthening the country's digital sovereignty and independence.
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.
“How educating girls became a cornerstone of China’s progress”
DebateWen Ying writes about the lesson in the transformative power of linking gender equality to national development.
Ukraine recruits over 10,000 prisoners to fight in the army – even convicted killers
WorldThe head of the penal colony reports that half have already been killed in the fighting.
Baltic Sea in critical condition – fishing bans no longer sufficient
EnvironmentA complete fishing ban in the Baltic Sea would not be sufficient for fish stocks to recover, according to a new EU report.
Orbán: Brussels talks about peace but plans war
World"Young are taken to the front and our assets are sooner or later seized", Hungarian Prime Minister warns of the consequences of EU leaders' war agenda.
Anthropic challenges Google and OpenAI with new AI flagship model
TechAI company Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5, which is described as the company's most advanced AI system to date.
American Oklo invests in Swedish Blykalla – forms nuclear power alliance
TechTransatlantic cooperation to accelerate next-generation nuclear power – companies share technology and coordinate procurement.
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.
Investigator in hidden recording: Epstein worked for CIA and Israel
World"While Bill Clinton was on the plane, there were rapes that occurred", states Glenn Prager, a former employee of the US Department of Justice.
Trump presents 20-point plan to end war in Gaza
WorldThe White House has presented a comprehensive peace proposal that reportedly could bring the war in Gaza to an immediate end if both Israel and Hamas accept the plan.
Pro-Brussels party won disputed election in Moldova
WorldUrsula von der Leyen quickly congratulated Moldova on the election results while two opposition parties were banned from participating in the vote.
Telegram founder reveals blackmail attempt by French intelligence service
WorldFrench agents allegedly promised to "say good things" to the judge in exchange for Pavel Durov censoring Moldovan Telegram channels.
Swedes turn to private apps as social media sharing declines
Tech"The larger the services become, the more they are filled with content that users haven't asked for".
Gold prices at record levels
EconomyExperts warn of volatility and risk of sudden price drops.
Antifa added to Hungary’s terrorist list
World"Hungary will bring terrorists to justice and use the strictest measures to keep our country and citizens safe", announces Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
AI-created viruses can kill bacteria
Science"If someone did this with smallpox or anthrax, I would have grave concerns", warns Craig Venter, a pioneer in synthetic biology.
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.
Microsoft stops Israel’s use of technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians
WorldSecret spy project collected millions of phone calls from Palestinian civilians in Azure cloud service and was used to coordinate deadly bombings.
Moldova bans opposition party days before parliamentary election
WorldThe Central Election Commission under pro-EU leader Sandu announced on Friday that all candidates from the party will be removed from the ballots.
Looting of Anundshög yields unexpected research breakthrough
HistoryCharcoal samples from the plundering pits date Anundshög to the Vendel period – 1,500 years back in time.
Stamford Bridge – where Viking dreams were crushed
HistoryWhen the sun set on September 25, 1066, King Harald and thousands of Nordic warriors lay dead. The blood that stained Yorkshire red marked the end of an era spanning several centuries.
China plans fully AI-controlled economy by 2035
EconomyAI technology is expected to reach a 90 percent adoption rate by 2030 and practically become a new type of infrastructure in China.
Fifteen minutes in the park can reduce anxiety
Health"Brief contact with nature can provide significant mental health benefits", researchers say.
Chinese EVs outsell Tesla
EconomyTesla's sales have decreased by 36 percent in Europe.
Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to prison
WorldFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison for illegal campaign financing.
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!
Swedish government opens wallet to combat “racism”
SwedenTaxpayers' money designated to combat "antisemitism, antiziganism, anti-Muslim and anti-Black racism, as well as discrimination against the Sami people".
London mayor attacks Trump: “Racist and islamophobic”
WorldSadiq Khan, who is Muslim with Pakistani background, dismisses Trump's claims that London is on its way to becoming an Islamic enclave.
Researchers: More people affected by meat allergy as ticks spread
Health"Unfortunately, there is no treatment other than having to avoid mammalian meat", states Professor Marianne van Hage.
Swedish government increases aid to Syria’s jihadist regime
WorldAllocated an additional €27 million from Sweden’s taxpayers.
Arms industry surges on stock market after Trump’s statements
EconomyPresident's statements about shooting down Russian aircraft and continuing to deliver weapons to Europe cause military industry stock prices to rise sharply.
Screen time decreases among Swedish children
SwedenMore young children read books or magazines daily.
Trump: NATO should shoot down Russian aircraft
WorldThe President now claims that Ukraine can retake all lost territories – and suggests that Kiev should invade Russia.
Georgia’s Prime Minister: The West is trying to stage a coup
World"A revolution orchestrated by a foreign intelligence service will not occur in Georgia. We will not permit it".
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.
Hungary and Netherlands follow Trump’s lead – seek to classify Antifa as terrorist group
WorldHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Dutch politician Geert Wilders point to Antifa's violent methods and demand strong action against left-wing extremism.
Trump: Paracetamol linked to autism
WorldTrump urges pregnant women to stop taking paracetamol unless "medically necessary".
Trump signs order to label Antifa a terrorist organization
World"Radical left-wing terrorists whose goal is to overthrow the government through violence and agitation", declares the White House.
Moldova’s ex-president: EU wants to use us as cannon fodder against Russia
World"It is clear that Europe is preparing for war with Russia", warns Igor Dodon.
Netanyahu promises more illegal settlements after Palestine recognition
World"We have actually doubled the Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria, and we will continue on this path".
Tens of thousands gathered to honor Charlie Kirk
WorldNearly 100,000 people participated in Sunday's memorial ceremony to show their respect for the murdered conservative figure.
Sweden first to use psychedelics to treat anorexia
Science"If the treatment is successful, I see no obstacle to psychedelic drugs becoming an established treatment for anorexia nervosa in the future", says senior physician Poya Moyahed Rad.
Denmark gears up for digital independence: “We’ve been asleep for too long”
TechThe fear that American tech companies could shut down critical systems is driving Denmark to break its dependence on Silicon Valley.