EconomyOnly one in three understand how inflation works and researchers warn that the lack of knowledge is "alarming".
Swedish man wrongfully declared dead – denied compensation
SwedenThe Chancellor of Justice finds that the Swedish Tax Agency acted correctly in declaring the man, who was very much alive, dead.
The enigma of the Fryans
CultureThe Oera Linda manuscript is one of the most intriguing documents brought to light in modern times.
“Chocolate crisis” awaits
EconomySwedbank commodity analyst Jörgen Kennemar advises consumers to "stock up" before prices rise again.
Trump promises historic mass deportations
WorldPledges that ”we’ll begin the largest domestic deportation operation in the history of our country”.
Norway could introduce age limits on social media platforms
NorwayElectronic identification systems are highlighted as another possible measure by the government.
Eat ze bugs: World’s first insect restaurant opens in London
World"Yum Bug" in London wants to "change people's perception" of insects as food.
Israel grants Netanyahu power to block foreign news channels
World– Banning the media is a very dangerous path to take. It is convenient to silence critics, warns Erik Larsson, chairman of Reporters Without Borders Sweden.
Broccoli may reduce the risk of stroke
Health– We could see paramedics treating ischaemic stroke patients with a broccoli-based medication, says heart reasearcher Dr. Xuyu Liu.
Gray whale numbers on the rise in the Pacific
Environment"Unusual mortality events" have hit the whale population hard in recent years.
Doubling of working retirees in Sweden
SwedenAt the same time, the proportion of older people actively looking for work is twice as high today as it was ten years ago.
Norway to boost conscription to 13,500 by 2036
Norway– We will need more people with professional military experience in the future, says defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
Kenaz – The rune of fire
CultureThe K-rune ᚲ brings light - but it can also bring destruction.
Swedes can borrow seeds from local seed libraries
SwedenThe idea is to borrow seeds in the spring and return new seeds in the fall.
Witness: “They executed hundreds”
WorldThere "wasn’t one full body all the bodies were either pieces or heavily mutilated", says journalist Hossam Shabat.
Serbian president: “NATO wanted to destroy our country”
World– 25 years have passed and we are and will remain unbroken... We will never accept the division of Serbia! Kosovo and Metohija will never be taken from us voluntarily, Aleksandar Vucic declared.
Sources: US sends thousands of bombs to Israel
WorldMeanwhile, the Palestinian death toll continues to rise - at least 13,000 children have now been killed in the Israeli invasion.
School shooting in Finland – several children injured
FinlandA 12-year-old suspected perpetrator of the crime has been arrested.
Leaked cell phone data shows visitors to Epstein’s pedophile island
WorldVisitors came from the USA, Ukraine, Australia and other countries.
Tech giants must comply with EU censorship rules or risk hefty fines
TechContent not considered "trusted and authoritative information" must be removed, or platforms risk hefty fines.
Eat ze bugs: Södertälje municipality serves caterpillars for lunch
Sweden"It's like minced chicken", says Sara Seing, head of nutrition for the city of Södertälje.
Increase in lethal violence in Sweden last year
SwedenAt least 88 men and 33 women were killed in Sweden in 2023.
Four out of ten single Swedes borrow money to pay for essentials
EconomyOne in five can no longer afford to eat every day - and one in two struggle to pay for their children's leisure activities.
World’s tallest church nears completion
CultureConstruction of La Sagrada Familia began in Barcelona 140 years ago.
Social media is creating emotionless children, Danish experts warn
Science– We adults have not listened, and we have allowed a digital culture that is in no way child-friendly. It represents a total neglect of our children, he says.
Tor launches anti-censorship web tunnel
TechThe anonymity service has released a new web tunnel that allows users to access online content censored in their regions.
Microplastics in blood linked to double risk of heart disease
ScienceNearly 60% of patients had microplastics in their arteries, according to an Italian study.
Fewer Norwegians attend Easter services
CultureIn 2023, 150,000 Norwegians attended church during Easter - down from 200,000 eight years earlier.
Land owner gains rights to meteorite
SwedenThe meteorite landed in the forest estate of Johan Benzelstierna of Engeström in December 2020, but was found by geologists.
Professor of Epidemiology: “The WHO must now atone for its Covid lockdown mistakes”
World"The fundamental problem here is a profound misunderstanding of how the pandemic unfolded and what measures should have been taken to minimise its harms", writes Sunetra Gupta.
OnlyFans creators call for boycott after owner supports Israel lobby
WorldSex workers refuse to be associated with Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.
Stella Assange: “Expose them and they will kill you”
World– This is a shame for every democracy [and] a signal to all of you that if you expose the interests that drive war, they will come after you, they will put you in jail and they will try to kill you.
Russia: US continues to operate bio-labs in Ukraine
WorldSenior Russian officials claim that the US still operates 30 biological laboratories in Ukraine.
Happy Easter from The Nordic Times!
Editorial newsThe editorial team would like to thank all of our dedicated readers for their fantastic support.
Raidho – The rune of Thor
CultureDiscover the ᚱ-rune - the rune of nature's order.
Iceland introduces road tax for electric cars
Iceland– We see that tax revenues are decreasing as more and more of the vehicle fleet is electrified, says transportation researcher Anders Roth.
Museum claims pheasants are ‘queer’ and ‘change sex’
ScienceDismissed as false and unscientific "nonsense" by biologist Emma Hilton.
Swedish police acquire new non-lethal weapons
SwedenThe rubber bullet will be used during riots or other "dangerous and complex situations."
Stockholm construction industry infiltrated by criminals
SwedenWidespread fraud, with sick people and illegal immigrants exploited to do dangerous work for little pay.
Trump warns Israel: Rethink Gaza strategy to avoid eroding global support
World– You have to finish up your war. You can't have this going on. And we gotta get to peace. Israel has to be very careful, because you're losing a lot of support, Trump said in the interview.