SportSeveral critics of the regime and opposition politicians listed on Mirotvorets were assassinated shortly afterwards or died in unclear circumstances.
Thriller master Frederick Forsyth has passed away
CultureIn a career spanning more than fifty years, Forsyth wrote books that together sold more than 75 million copies.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Survey: Swedes are the world’s fifth most critical of Israel
WorldAs many as 75% of respondents in Sweden say they have a somewhat or very negative view of Israel.
Swedish government seeks expanded powers during emergencies
SwedenWant to be able to quickly introduce "temporary measures" in the event of disasters, disease outbreaks and cyber attacks - without waiting for Parliament's approval.
Rapid increase in antidepressants and ADHD medicines in Finland
FinlandThe use of antidepressants has increased significantly in Finland over the past decade, compared with the rest of the Nordic countries.
Norwegian studio set to launch new Moomin game
CultureEighty years after the Moomins saw the light of day, Tove Jansson’s book gets new life in the gaming world.
Despite promises – Sweden grants second-highest EU citizenships per capita
SwedenDespite promises of a "paradigm shift" in migration policy, only tiny Luxembourg is handing out more citizenships per 1000 inhabitants.
Ukraine’s ex-prime minister: US has given the go-ahead to oust Zelensky
World"He will request protection, most likely from special forces, but they will not make such sacrifices for him", Mykola Azarov assesses.
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.
Kennedy fires entire vaccine committee
World"A clean sweep is necessary to reestablish public confidence in vaccine science", said the US Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Social media feeds young people junk food ads
HealthTikTok stands out – up to 26 food ads per hour.
British pupils in minority at one in four schools
EuropeWhite British children are now a minority in schools in 31 of London's 32 boroughs.
Portugal win Nations League after penalty shootout thriller against Spain
Sport"I could break a leg for the national team", exclaimed a tearful Cristiano Ronaldo after the victory.
Violent riots in Los Angeles after deportation raids
WorldThe US Department of Defense has raised alert levels at nearby military bases and warns of further action if the violence continues.
Israel boards Greta Thunberg’s ship: “We have been kidnapped”
World"Greta Thunberg is currently on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits", according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
Trump: Zelensky gave Putin reason to bomb Ukraine to pieces
WorldAfter Ukraine attacked Russian nuclear bombers deep inside Russian territory, a strong response and escalation was expected, says the US President.
Thousands rally in London to oppose welfare cuts
EuropeIn their speeches, the organizers called for the country's resources to be directed to healthcare, housing and education.
The volcano where folklore meets nature’s wonders
CultureSnæfellsjökull has been active for hundreds of thousands of years - and is linked to the mysterious Huldu people.
Bats “surf” the winds to power their migration
EnvironmentResearch shows bats make remarkably clever use of storm warm fronts.
Opt-in childhood
TechNaomi Brockwell: These aren’t just tools of convenience or connection. Often, they’re Trojan horses, collecting and transmitting data in ways most parents never realize.
Strängnäs poised to become Northern Europe’s AI capital
SwedenBrookfield is investing €8.7 billion in AI data centers in Strängnäs, transforming the former garrison town into a tech hotspot.
Dispute between Musk and Trump escalates – SpaceX contracts at risk
WorldWhat started with Musk's criticism of Trump's budget proposal has escalated into serious allegations of Trump's involvement in the Epstein investigation.
White Britons will be in the minority in 40 years
Europe"By the end of this century, most people on these islands will not be able to trace their roots in this country back more than one or two generations".
Growing number of Europeans turning away from Israel
WorldAfter almost two years of bombings and atrocities, fewer than one in five Europeans now say they have a positive view of Israel.
EU diplomat accuses von der Leyen of power grab
EuropeMichel Barnier warns that under von der Leyen's rule, Commissioners are increasingly acting as "super technocrats" rather than political representatives.
Trump closes border to 12 countries – citing security threats
World"I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people", the President said.
Swedish prisoners may soon be sent to Estonia
Sweden"The entire prison will be placed at Sweden's disposal", confirms Gunnar Strömmer (M), Minister of Justice.
Porn giant may leave France
CultureRabbi and Pornhub boss Solomon Friedman rejects French age verification requirements as "ineffective", "dangerous" and "potentially privacy-infringing".
Art as power: The Milan family’s vision to change the world
CultureElli and her family not only run one of the world's largest online art schools – they have started a whole movement. The Nordic Times visited her at Milan Art Gallery in Florida.
Swedish prime minister linked to adoptions of kidnapped children
Sweden"Despite the alarms about stolen children, Ulf Kristersson allowed the trafficking of foreign children to not only continue but increase to its highest levels ever".
Musk on Trump’s budget: “A disgusting abomination”
World"Shame on those who voted for it – you know you did wrong. You know it", thunders the former White House efficiency chief.
10,000 children living in homelessness: “The Swedish model has collapsed”
SwedenThe Swedish City Missions warns that homelessness is spreading rapidly and requires strong reforms.
AI surveillance in Swedish workplaces sparks outrage
Tech"It's about power. About control. About squeezing every last ounce of ‘efficiency’ out of people as if we were batteries".
Woman and dog found in Norwegian Viking grave
CultureThe type of grave and the findings suggest that the woman was a “special person” who belonged to the upper strata of society.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
Finnish youth evicted at record pace
Finland"They don't necessarily understand the consequences of not paying a bill".
Swedish inquiry recommends total ban on international adoptions
Sweden"International adoption is not a sustainable solution for protecting children as a group", says Anna Singer.
Young dog owners’ lifestyles negatively affect their dogs
HealthStress and obesity spread to pets - and many dogs don't get the care they need either.
Swedish Social Democrats: Population must be mixed
SwedenNewly arrived migrants must be more evenly distributed and Swedish neighborhoods more mixed, according to the Social Democratic Party's new integration policy.
Large-scale Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases
WorldDuring the night of Sunday, at least five military airfields deep inside Russia were reportedly attacked.
AI agents succumb to peer pressure
TechHerd mentality and conformism are not only human phenomena. Even AI agents fall into the same pattern.