HealthAt the end of the year, 44,500 Swedes were on sick leave due to stress-related symptoms - a multi-fold increase since 2010.
New EU law prohibits citizens from lighting fires in their own backyards
EuropeMunicipalities must ensure that citizens stop burning grass clippings, leaves and branches.
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War, cocaine and nuclear weapons – “Mr. Speaker” lampoons the Swedish establishment
CultureThe show portrays Swedish political leaders as (literal) puppets of the Wallenberg financial dynasty and "Sleepy Joe" Biden.
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Alarming rent increases put pressure on Swedish households
Economy"Where will ordinary people live?" asks Andreas, a single father from Gothenburg.
Swedish police chief calls for ‘moral education’ to curb shootings.
Sweden– I think we should introduce the subject of ethics and morals in schools from pre-school, says Swedish police commissioner Carin Götbland.
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Pakistanis faking their way to asylum in Norway
NorwayPose as Afghans to facilitate the granting of asylum.
Left-liberal senator: “Israel is committing genocide”
WorldElizabeth Warren believes that Israel's crimes in Gaza meet the legal criteria to be classified as genocide.
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IAEA condemns attacks on Zaporizjzja nuclear power plant
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Political shake-up rattles succession battle in Vietnam
AnalysisImagine changing presidents twice in just one year. That's what's happening in Vietnam, and it's not good news for anyone, especially investors.
New Sweden: Father shot in the head in front of his son
SwedenThe immigrant criminal gang could not stand being contradicted and shot the father in front of his 12-year-old son, according to witnesses.
Swedish food prices stable in March
EconomyIncreased by 0.1% last month, according to Matpriskollen's review.
Huawei moves away from Android
TechThere are already over 4000 applications for the HarmonyOS operating system, which is expected to be released later this year.
Biden: “Netanyahu is making a mistake”
World– I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach, the US president said.
Study: ‘Gender confusion’ in children usually goes away on its own
Science"In general decreases with age and appears to be associated with a poorer self-concept and mental health throughout development", note medical researchers at the University of Groningen.
German state abandons Microsoft for open software
TechMicrosoft Windows and Office are being thrown out on 30 000 computers in favor of Linux and open software - the aim is to become a "digital pioneer region".
Former IDF spokesman testifies on the power of the Israel lobby in the US
World– Swedes do not understand that there are Jews who are organized, who take initiatives, who dare, who have power and use it, he explains.
Study: Sugar tax would not affect Finnish consumers
Finland– Based on the research results, I would not recommend introducing a health tax, advises research professor Tuomas Kosonen.
Billions of dollars donated to Israel during the war
WorldDescribed as "an unprecedented effort by Jewish communities around the world to support Israel".
‘Let the cries be heard – the forest belongs to every bird!’
CultureThis poem is a longing for the forest, a resistance to the destruction of our original habitat, from the signature Poetic Artstories.
Zimbabwe faces mass starvation
WorldNearly three million are expected to starve in the country once known as "Africa's breadbasket".
Transsexuals banned from women’s sports
SportThe American sports association NAIA approved the policy in a 20-0 vote on Monday.
Swede named as potential papal candidate
SwedenAnders Arborelius became Sweden's first cardinal - now Le Figaro Magazine highlights him as a potential pope.
The Swedish government expels Chinese journalist
Sweden– I think this violates the European Convention on Human Rights, says the journalists's lawyer.
Swedish girls more depressed than boys
Sweden37% of the girls often feel sad or depressed - compared to 13% of the boys.
Dying patients to be treated with psychedelic mushrooms
Health"We hope to give people with advanced disease a better end of life," says Inna Feldman, Associate Professor of Health Economics.
Danish man convicted for “racist” jokes
Denmark"There are comedians in Denmark and all over the world making the same jokes," the 28-year-old argued in his defense.
After the terrorist attack in Moscow – Putin calls for stricter migration laws
Europe"Only those who respect our traditions, language, culture and history can live and work in Russia," the President declared.
Young Swedish adults do not understand economics
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.
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