SwedenThe grocery chain has decided to install sound systems that play classical music on its farms to encourage growth.
Sweden: Organized crime drains welfare coffers
Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
South Africa’s last captive elephant released
Environment"Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be".
Ultra-Orthodox Jews refuse military service: “We would rather die”
World“We had good relations with the Arabs. It is the army that has problems with the Arabs”, says one of the protesters.
Sweden: One in two children are victims of bullying
Sweden"It is time to prioritize children's safety, both in school and in the digital environment. Safety is a prerequisite for knowledge and achievement", writes the Friends' Secretary General.
British diplomat resigns: “We may be complicit in war crimes”
World“There is no justification for the UK's continued arms sales to Israel, yet somehow it continues”, says previous second secretary at the British Embassy in Ireland.
Swedish government gives money to ‘independent media’ – in Venezuela
SwedenExpressing deep concern that "Venezuela’s socialist regime is now doing everything it can to silence free speech and block oppositional voices".
Thousands of Britons seek compensation after vaccine injuries
WorldFew have received compensation and many are denied on the grounds that they are not considered "disabled enough".
Russia offers asylum to people “trying to escape Western neoliberal ideals”
WorldThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to start issuing three-month visas as early as next month.
Legal expert: “Case for the US’s complicity in genocide is very strong”
World“There are serious grounds to believe that there is a breach of the genocide convention”, confirms the UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese.
Canadian government urges population to get ready for “new pandemic”
World"No one will know for sure how ill the new virus will make people", they say, while warning that the 'disruptions' could lead to food and water shortages.
The Swedish National Guard: “Extremely high number of stupid applications”
SwedenRecord interest - but about 10,000 dropped out when they realized what the mission entailed.
Sweden’s Children’s Rights Society reports record calls this summer
SwedenMental health is the most common reason for children contacting the organization, but many calls are also about violence, family conflict and crime.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
Spanish scientists breed and sterilize mosquitoes
WorldScientists are trying to combat invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread diseases in Europe.
Swedish region criticized after fatal vaccination error
Sweden30-year-old Pontus Sevius died after receiving the covid-19 vaccine in February 2022.
Vikings gave expensive fines
The NordicsA reinterpretation of runic inscriptions gives a clearer picture of the Viking consumer price index.
Polish government invests in lab-grown meat
World“The grant means that LabFarm can implement a research plan consisting of increasing production capacity and scaling up production”.
Finns less happy
FinlandAccording to the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation, the wellbeing of Finns has deteriorated drastically since 2020.
More whales in Icelandic waters
EnvironmentWhale counters have mainly observed fin whales during the summer.
Disney offers gender reassignment treatment to children of employees
Culture“The Walt Disney Company is paying for puberty blockers that sterilize children and completely change the course of their body forever”.
Globalist-linked think tank simulated monkey pox outbreak – in 2021
WorldPreparing for a scenario where a new modified virus is spread globally.
Li’s incredible life on the Chinese countryside
Culture31-one-year-old Li shows her amazingly talented craftsmanship and cultivation's which she performs in a traditional Chinese way.
Swedish eating habits differ between generations
SwedenFood eaten with a knife and fork is becoming increasingly rare among young people, notes food historian Richard Tellström.
‘Ocean’ believed to be hidden under the surface of Mars
ScienceHowever, studying the find in more detail will be complicated, as it lies between one and two miles below the planet's surface.
Hacker attack kills cow
TechThe automated milking system was attacked and animal health data could no longer be read.
Report: More migrants should get financial help to return home
Sweden"It is good that those who want to return voluntarily are offered support, including financial assistance", the Swedish migration minister commented on the report.
xAI releases Grok-2 with image generation on X
TechThe next generation of chat-based AI from Musk's company seriously competes with ChatGPT, but also opens up to the wild west of AI-generated images.
Comment: Mass media vaccination frenzy continues
SwedenJenny Piper: As long as there is money to be made and people to be deceived, they will continue to scare people with "new, more contageous variants" of the virus.
Palestinians collect dead children’s body parts in plastic bags
WorldAn American GBU-39 bomb was reportedly used in the attack, which killed more than 100 Palestinians.
Food prices continue to rise: “Hits households hard”
EconomyA previously cheap staple such as potatoes now costs between SEK 20 and 25 per kilo in many stores.
Comment: The wacky ‘woke’ trend reaches new heights in the UK
WorldJenny Piper: British doctors are told to ask men if they are pregnant. Let's hope the Swedish bureaucrats don't follow the 'inclusive guidelines'.
Danish health organizations call for 18-year limit on energy drinks
Health"Children are under massive pressure from advertising and influencers to drink these harmful soft drinks", says Morten Grønbæk, CEO of the Center for Childhood Health.
Denmark’s Minister of Justice: “Sweden has a totally depraved culture of violence”
Denmark"I think the vast majority of Danes find it hard to relate to the fact that our neighboring country has areas that have collapsed so much that this can exist".
England: Male patients asked about pregnancy
EuropeSeveral hospitals have begun asking all patients, including men, if they are pregnant before they undergo x-rays.
Trump in high-profile interview: “They’re emptying prisons and sending murderers into the US”
World"Over 20 million people have come to our country, many from prisons and mental hospitals, and many are terrorists. They come from all over the world".
UN chief warns of Islamic State expansion
WorldThe head of the UN counter-terrorism office warns that large parts of Africa are at risk of being controlled by the terrorist group.
Potato cultivation on the decline in the EU
EuropeThis is a 37% decrease since 2000, with leaf mold and too much rain cited as the culprits.
British police warn Elon Musk
World"We will throw the full force of the law at people. And whether you’re in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come after you", said Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Sweden wins eleven medals at Paris 2024 Olympics
SportFour golds and 11 total medals put Sweden 16th in the medal standings.