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.
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.
“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.
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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.
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.
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”.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Children’s book sales in Sweden are booming
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.
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.
