Economy"That's what hurts most. It is one of our closest friends who is doing this", said Benjamin Dousa (M), Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade.
Record-low wolf numbers in Sweden raises suspicions of illegal hunting
Environment"I don't understand why it is so difficult to call a spade a spade. Why don't authorities and politicians dare to speak plainly about illegal hunting?" asks the President of the Swedish Predators' Association.
Zelensky’s former security advisor warns of Ukraine’s doomsday plans: “They plan to blow up the nuclear power plants”
World"The principle is that if we're going to die, we're going to take everyone with us", says Oleksij Arestovytj, an insider in Kiev's inner circle - which he describes as "a group of deranged people".
Ericsson makes U-turn after Trump’s demand – removes “diversity” and “inclusion”
SwedenFor years, it has touted its "diversity initiatives" - but the politically correct rhetoric is suddenly gone in the telecoms giant's latest annual report.
Swedish Armed Forces lose dispute over PFAS contamination
SwedenForced to pay the equivalent of €3.4 million in damages after contaminating soil and groundwater with environmentally hazardous firefighting foam.
New volcanic eruption in Iceland – rescuers threatened with firearms
IcelandThe eighth eruption at the Sundhnuk crater - and the small port town of Grindavik had to be evacuated once again.
High levels of heavy metals and environmental toxins in Swedish hedgehogs
EnvironmentResearchers at Lund University express concern about high rates of pollutants.
“Ordinary Swedes” to predict the future of war for Ukraine
SwedenThe government's new weapon against Russia - guesses from "understimulated retirees and breastfeeding mothers".
US aid money funds Islamist terror groups
World"Dozens of terror organizations have received indirect assistance from US foreign aid", said the Middle East Forum's Gregg Roman during a Congressional hearing.
UN: 15 health workers murdered by Israeli military
WorldKilled "one by one" and dumped in mass graves, according to shocking UN data.
Ukrainian MEP after the monastery raid: “Zelensky is a demon”
WorldAccuses the Ukrainian President of desecrating Ukraine's most sacred Orthodox site.
Ex-Italian PM acted as unofficial envoy for Zelensky
WorldStates that he acted as an intermediary to seek support from Brazil and China.
Controversial transitional government formed in Syria
WorldThe HTS terrorist organization forms a new power base - with EU support.
US base in Germany helped Ukraine attack Russian targets
WorldNew information from the New York Times further confirms the deep military cooperation between the Western bloc and Ukraine.
Shock verdict in France: Marine Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from elections for five years
WorldThe leader of the national opposition party tops the polls ahead of the French presidential election.
Åkesson open to Sweden developing nuclear weapons
Sweden"Nuclear weapons are part of the world order we have", argues the Sweden Democrat leader, stating that weapons of mass destruction today must be considered "absolutely necessary".
Hungarian minister accuses EU of preparing for war: “Why not prepare for peace?”
WorldThe EU's call for citizens to prepare 72-hour survival kits is a sign that Brussels is preparing for war rather than peace, says the foreign minister.
Wallenberg to train Swedish Left Party members in “government school”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch, together with the former finance minister of the Moderate Party, Anders Borg, will make the V politicians fit for government.
Omega-3 found to slow down biological aging
HealthClear and strong effect across all age groups, according to a comprehensive international study.
Donald Trump pressures EU companies to scrap diversity programs
WorldFrance's trade ministry says Trump's demands are "unacceptable".
Growing number of Swedish women choosing not to have children
SwedenSignificant changes in attitudes over the last ten years, according to a study from Uppsala University.
Putin’s limousine exploded in Moscow – no one injured
WorldWorkers from nearby restaurants and bars rushed to the scene to assist with the firefighting efforts before the emergency services arrived.
Sharp increase in sexual crimes against Swedish children
SwedenMore and more children are being forced or pressured to send nude photos online.
Sweden’s Social Democrats propose national warning register to fight welfare fraud
Sweden"Taxpayers' money should not end up in the hands of criminal networks or rogue companies that exploit their employees".
Putin proposes UN interim administration of Ukraine
WorldThe aim would be to enable elections in the country.
Swedish government investigator calls for Kristersson’s resignation over scandal
SwedenInstead, wants Gunnar Strömmer (M) to take over the party and the prime ministership.
EU rejects Russian ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea
WorldRejects demands for relief against Russia's agricultural bank, Rosselkhozbank.
Swedish professor: Reasonable for future generations to pay for the rearmament
Sweden"They will have to pay taxes to finance our repayment of these loans", says Daniel Waldenstam.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on foreign cars
World– We're going to charge countries for doing business in our country and taking our jobs, said Donald Trump.
Study: E-scooter users often cause their own accidents
Science"There are significantly more unusual, odd, and traffic-hazardous behaviors among e-scooter riders compared to other road users", researchers note.
Swedish hospital director sentenced to prison for bribery
SwedenAdel Shalabi, director of Uppsala University Hospital, received hundreds of thousands from companies in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry.
Swedish government borrows billions for biggest military buildup since Cold War
Sweden"Need to do what we can here and now to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities", stresses Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
Amazon updates privacy settings – all voice data to be stored in the cloud
TechNo longer possible for Echo users to opt out of data collection.
Swedish police: Municipalities should be required to report corruption
Sweden"Often, suspicions of corruption are dealt with under employment law by buying out employees. The risk is that the person can then continue their criminal activities in other public workplaces".
Power bank with salt battery launched
TechJapanese company Elecom has launched the first commercial power bank with a salt battery.
Frederiksen condemns US leaders’ visit to Greenland: “Unacceptable pressure”
Denmark"President Donald Trump is serious and means business. He wants Greenland", warns the Danish Prime Minister.
Sources: Trump may fire national security advisor
WorldEveryone in the White House is said to agree that Mike Waltz is a "fucking idiot" - after he accidentally invited a journalist to a secret chat group about US war plans.
Lise: “I followed the authorities’ advice – it cost me two years of my life”
Norway– My fever rose above 40 degrees, my body burned internally and I screamed in pain: 'This is what it feels like to die', says Norwegian journalist Lise Sørensen.
US security breach – war plans shared with journalist
WorldThe Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently invited to a secret chat group with the top US political leadership - and was able to follow discussions about bombing Yemen.
Fewer young Swedes use condoms
SwedenThe same trend is visible throughout the Nordic region and RFSU wants to see greater efforts to help young people understand the importance of protecting themselves and their partners.