CultureJenny Nyström, the beloved "mother of the Swedish jultomte" transformed Christmas traditions through her art. Her legacy endures, bringing warmth and wonder to generations in Sweden and beyond.
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine’s government of oppressing christians
WorldPutin calls Ukraine's leaders "godless" and accuses them of targeting the Orthodox Church.
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!
Swedes want to discuss freely around the Christmas table
SwedenA quarter of Swedes appreciate if Christmas discussions with family members become heated.
How Swedes celebrate Christmas
Culture“Christmas celebrations are a strong Swedish tradition", says the tradition expert.
Researchers: Old, poor and sick hit hardest by cashless society
Science"It’s not just cashlessness. I feel that human beings have disappeared. We live like robots; click here, click that. Digitization has made people lonely".
The Nordic Times celebrates its second year as an independent Nordic newspaper
Editorial newsThe Nordic Times celebrates its second anniversary as a leading independent Nordic newspaper.
Facebook moderators sue Meta – developed PTSD and drug abuse
WorldThe Kenyans were forced to watch up to 1,500 video clips a day, including murder, necrophilia, bestiality, and child abuse.
Scandinavian Christmas celebrations: Here are the countries’ favorites
The NordicsHere's what Swedes, Norwegians and Danes think is best about Christmas.
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.
Saudi man arrested after terror attack on German Christmas market
EuropeA doctor in his 50s from Saudi Arabia has been arrested after driving into a crowd of people at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing several people.
Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation
SwedenDisturbing images as the electricity giant sent a patrol of eight people with guards to a single mother in the countryside with radiation problems.
“How to debunk the Chinese debt-trap narrative in 3 steps”
DebateAn investigative method can be applied to study any country allegedly victimized by 'China’s debt trap' and thus separate facts from fiction, write Hussein Askary and Li Xing on TNT Debate.
Finland warns against sending troops to Ukraine
Finland“A peacekeeping mission could lead to an escalation of the conflict", says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Trial begins in Sweden for five young men accused of murdering Mikael
SwedenFive young men with immigrant backgrounds are charged with shooting the father in front of his 12-year-old son.
Trump: “The US and China can solve all the world’s problems”
WorldTrump sees opportunities for increased US-China cooperation, despite previous tensions, focusing on global issues and trade matters.
CNN fabricated story – “ordinary citizen” was a corrupt intelligence officer
WorldCNN accused of manipulation after claiming to find a forgotten prisoner under a blanket in a "secret prison".
8 Ways to Fight for Privacy Today
TechThe phrase "I have nothing to hide" has become a lazy justification for dismissing privacy. It’s time to reframe the conversation.
Danish municipality phases out turbo chickens
DenmarkThe municipality of Aalborg will stop serving the fast-growing chicken breed.
The Finnish way to celebrate Christmas
FinlandChristmas porridge, sauna, and glögi - learning from the festive traditions of the happiest country in the world!
Swedish newspaper DN on Moscow bombing: “A light in the darkness”
SwedenThe Bonnier paper claims bombings are "popular among Ukrainians", as Pope calls for reconciliation the same day.
China executes senior official convicted of corruption
WorldLi Jianping was sentenced to death for corruption, bribery, embezzlement of public funds and association with organized crime.
USS Liberty survivor: Israel wanted to kill us all
World“They wanted us at the bottom of the ocean – so they could blame it on the Arabs and bring the US into World War III", says Phil Tourney.
Record number of Swedish families seek Christmas support
SwedenThe City Mission in Gothenburg does what it can – but is still forced to reject many applications and prioritize those who are most in need.
Sweden Democrats: Make it possible for Swedish-born to lose citizenship
Sweden"I see no issue in principle with someone born in Sweden who holds dual citizenship being able to lose it", says Jimmie Åkesson.
Sources: Turkey prepares to invade Syria
World“From across the border, we can already see Turkish forces amassing, and our civilians live under the constant fear of imminent death and destruction”.
British pubs introduce beer rationing
EuropeDemand for Guinness stout ahead of Christmas is so high that the brewery's owner has been forced to implement a rationing system.
Whistleblower on Democrats’ AI plans: “Absolutely horrifying”
Tech“AI is a technology basically that the government is going to completely control”.
“Mysterious” drones spur calls for stricter UAV laws in the US
WorldAfter reports of "mysterious" drones over the US East Coast, policymakers call for tougher laws on unmanned aerial vehicles.
AfD leader questions Germany’s future in NATO
World"NATO is not currently a defense alliance", says outspoken AfD leader Tino Chrupalla.
Consolidation of Swedish media ownership leaves control in fewer hands
SwedenIndependent media are becoming increasingly rare as ownership becomes concentrated in a few hands.
Assad breaks the silence: “Filled with hope that Syria will be free again”
World"When the state falls into the hands of terrorism, any position becomes void of purpose, rendering its occupation meaningless".
Israel expands illegal settlements
World“Strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel. We will continue to hold on to it, make it flourish, and settle it", Netanyahu states.
Russian advances on the eastern Ukrainian front
WorldPokrovsk under threat, North Koreans in action, Patriot systems destroyed and changes in Kiev's military leadership.
Scholz government collapses in Germany
EuropeThe country will hold new elections in February.
Israel drops “earthquake bomb” on Syria
WorldMeasured at 3.0 on the Richter scale, it is described as “the heaviest strikes in Syria's coastal region since 2012”.
Prominent US critic elected as Georgia’s president
EuropeThe former Manchester City professional believes the country's opposition is controlled by the US and driven by “an insatiable desire to destroy our country”.
Majority of Swedish children suffer from climate anxiety
SwedenMost children in Sweden suffer from climate-related anxiety, which psychologists describe as “a reasonable and adequate reaction".
Biden administration sabotages Trump’s border wall
WorldJust weeks before the change of power, building materials for the wall are trucked away and sold to the highest bidder.
Finland to become the most violent country for women in the EU
FinlandHalf of women aged 16–25 have faced physical, sexual, or threatened violence, with one in five experiencing severe violence or rape.
US pledges support to Syrian Islamists
WorldThe US promises to help Islamists in Syria and “wants them to succeed”.
Swedish animal rights group pushes to expose how fireworks hurt animals
SwedenWith the “Living Proof” campaign, Animal Welfare Sweden wants to highlight how fireworks cause suffering to animals.