SwedenChildren's book sales surge during Christmas, likely driven by alarms about Sweden's "reading crisis".
Israel’s message: Staying in Syria
WorldNecessary to seize Syrian territory to establish a “sterile defense zone”, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
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!
Microsoft’s Recall saves sensitive information despite ‘security filters’
TechWindows “Recall” feature captures sensitive data such as credit card numbers and social security numbers on your computer - even if the security filter is activated.
Gothenburg prepares 30,000 war graves
Sweden“We need to prepare to take care of fallen soldiers", says Katarina Evenseth from the Gothenburg Burial Society.
The Czech Republic exempts long-term Bitcoin holdings from taxation
EuropePrime Minister Petr Fiala describes the reform as “a modernization” that will strengthen the Czech Republic's role in the crypto world.
Prime Minister to Syrian migrants: “Time to come home”
WorldSyria's Prime Minister calls on migrants around the world to return home and rebuild the country.
One third of Danes use AI
DenmarkGenerative AI tools are used both in the workplace and for educational purposes.
Ukrainian support for Syrian jihadists helped bring down Assad
WorldUkrainian intelligence operators delivered 150 drones and 20 drone operators to Syrian Islamists just weeks before the government was overthrown.
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 wants to investigate links between vaccines and autism
World"The autism rate is at a level that nobody ever believed possible. If you look at things that are happening, there's something causing it".
Princess Estelle wishes everyone a happy Lucia
Sweden“Happy Lucia morning from Haga!”, writes the the Swedish Royal Court.
Stockholm politician masturbated in front of children – may receive millions in compensation
SwedenProminent Center Party politician Gustav Hemming may receive €1.3 million in taxpayer funds after resigning amid a pedophilia scandal.
Swedish army chief wants Sweden to prepare for war with Russia
SwedenRussia is "waging war not only against Ukraine but the collective West," says Lindfors, who is called an "exceptionally fanatical NATO supporter.
The story of Lucia
CultureIn the mid-winter morning stillness, Lucia and her entourage appear as a brightly lit mirage in a Christianized version of a pagan tradition.
Threats and harassment common at Swedish universities
SwedenMost often, the perpetrator is a student at the institution – but it is also common to be victimized by researchers and teachers.
Economics writer on the European electricity market: “A failed joke”
EconomySwedish economics writer Andreas Cervenka notes the soaring prices and calls the electricity market “a failed joke”.
Orbán: “The liberal world order is over”
World"As the changes come, only those nations can be winners that can bring the most out of themselves".
Credit giant Klarna fined $43M for violating money laundering rules
SwedenKlarna failed to meet requirements for risk assessment and customer due diligence, according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
SSAB: Wishing Merry Christmas is exclusionary
SwedenThe Swedish state-owned steel giant's employees are instead encouraged to say “happy holidays” to “ensure that everyone feels included and respected”.
EU to build AI factories
TechOne of the AI factories will be located in Sweden and operated by Linköping University.
Thousands of Finnish companies linked to organized crime
Finland“Organized crime has a strong position in Finnish business”, it states, and almost all sectors are deemed to be affected.
Swedish restaurateur suspended from bank after ten years – no explanation given
Sweden“It's so sick that you can be treated this badly as an entrepreneur in Sweden”, says Linda to The Nordic Times.
Why Islamists were able to conquer Syria in two weeks
WorldWestern sanctions, an impoverished state, corruption, and distracted allies were key factors.
Sweden Democrats to Syrians celebrating the Islamists’ victory: “Go home”
Sweden“There are a lot of people in Sweden who are destructive Islamists”, says the party's spokesperson on migration policy.
26-year-old charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
WorldThe police link the murder to a hatred of American corporations.
Former ambassador on Syrian jihadists: “Creatures of the US and Israel”
WorldPoints to open information about how the US and Israel supported the Islamist groups that overthrew the Assad regime.
Syrian Islamist leader transforms from “global terrorist’ to “hope for democracy”
WorldOnce one of America's most wanted terrorists, Abu Mohammad al-Julani is now seen as a legitimate actor in Syria by Western powers.
Danish students most affected by bullying in the Nordic countries
The NordicsHalf of Danish fourth graders experience bullying on a weekly or monthly basis.
Here is the Islamist group that seized control over Syria
WorldSyria's largest jihadist group has now taken control of the country following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Who are they really?
WorldAnonymous lawsuit against the two rappers refers to MTV afterparty 24 years ago.
Putin: 3 out of 4 Western companies remain in Russia
EconomyThe sanctions have had a severe impact, but according to the President, only a quarter of Western companies have actually left the Russian market.
Assad toppled – Syria falls to jihadists
WorldBashar al-Assad has left Syria after Damascus fell to jihadist forces.
Canadian school district cancels books published before 2008
WorldCanadian school libraries have removed The Diary of Anne Frank and Harry Potter, among other books.
Constitutional Court overturns Romanian election results
Europe"They cannot accept that the Romanian people have finally said 'we want our lives back'", said election winner Călin Georgescu.
French government collapses
Europe“They chose chaos", says French President Emmanuel Macron.
BBC nominates man for list of inspiring women
Europe“We are proud to shine the spotlight on exceptional women”, says the founder of the 100 Women list.
Reports: US opposes Ukrainian NATO membership
WorldWill face resistance also from Germany.
Finland celebrates Independence Day
FinlandAmid ongoing political tensions in the country, President Stubb and his wife deemed it fitting to select "Together" as the theme for this year's Independence Day Gala.
CEO of US healthcare and insurance giant shot dead in Manhattan
WorldPolice are searching for a suspect who, according to witnesses, fled the scene on an electric bike.
Bitcoin reaches historic milestone – passes $100,000
EconomyTrump's nomination of "crypto czar" Paul Atkins to head the SEC is believed to have accelerated the rise.
Knifeman arrested at home of Swedish crown princess
SwedenHe was also reportedly carrying handcuffs, duct tape, a protective mask and a fake gun.