World"Science cannot survive in a society that does not value truth and strive to discover it", writes former Harvard medical professor Martin Kulldorff.
Icelandic politicians back euthanasia bill
IcelandKatrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir of the Progressive Party describes the issue of assisted suicide for the terminally ill as "a matter of the heart".
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!
The mystery of the runes and their hidden secrets
CultureEmbark on a fascinating journey deep into the sacred cipher of rune magic and Norse culture.
Finnish government plans to tax electric cars more heavily
Finland– The taxation of electricity needs to be reviewed. Those who drive electric cars will be taxed more in the future, says Finland's finance minister Riikka Purra.
Harry Potter author J.K Rowling accused of “transphobia”
WorldTranssexual India Willoughby says it is a "hate crime" that Rowling used the word "he" to refer to "her".
Denmark introduces military service for women
Denmark– This means that all young people - regardless of gender - must be called up on National Defense Day and perform their military service under the same conditions, says Danish PM Mette Frederiksen.
Indian-Kenyan lawyer to head Soros foundation
WorldHuman rights lawyer Binaifer Nowrojee takes over as chair of the Open Society Foundations.
UN: Israel shot and killed journalist on purpose
WorldIsraeli tank fired at "clearly identifiable journalists" when Issam Abdallah was killed and six others were injured.
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.
Israel wants to forcibly transfer Palestinians to “humanitarian islands”
World1.4 million Palestinians will be accommodated on the "islands", according to the IDF.
EU plans to hand over seized Russian assets to Ukraine
WorldCritical member states argue that confidence in the euro as a reserve currency risks being undermined internationally.
Trump: Facebook an “enemy of the people”
World– I think Facebook has been very bad for our country, especially when it comes to elections, Donald Trump says.
Boeing whistleblower found dead after testifying against company
WorldJohn Barnett allegedly shot himself in the middle of a court case against Boeing.
Biden launches $300 million ad campaign
WorldThe 81-year-old admits that he is "not a young guy" and boasts that he "led the country through the Covid-19 crisis".
EU chief: “Israel uses hunger as a weapon”
World– This humanitarian crisis ... is not a natural disaster, not a flood, not an earthquake, it is man-made, Borrell said during a meeting at UN headquarters in New York.
Reddit seeks billion-dollar valuation on Wall Street
TechThe valuation is estimated at up to $6.4 billion.
EU makes tech giants flag AI-generated content
TechExpresses concern that the EU elections are at risk of being manipulated by so-called "deepfakes".
Migrants cause chaos in Iceland’s parliament
IcelandOne of the men climbed over the railing of the platform and threatened to jump into the house chamber.
UK to label more people as “extremists”
EuropeWants to broaden the definition to make it easier to ban Muslim and "far-right" groups.
Sweden to bring “gender equality perspective” to NATO
Sweden– It is important that the top management supports the gender equality work in NATO, emphasizes the head of the Swedish Gender Equality Agency.
Orbán: “Trump won’t give Ukraine a penny”
World– If the Americans do not give money, the Europeans alone cannot finance this war. And then the war will be over, says the Hungarian prime minister.
Oslo’s politicians go all out for Ramadan
Norway"An important symbol of community, inclusion and diversity", says Eirik Lae Solberg, chairman of Oslo City Council.
Australian court: Vaccine requirement for emergency workers unlawful
WorldPolice and paramedics in Queensland risked being fired if they refused a covid vaccine injection.
Swedish conscripts could be forced to fight on “NATO’s outermost border”
Sweden"Cannot be ruled out", confirms Defense Minister Pål Jonsson (M).
Netanyahu determined to ignore Biden’s “red line”
WorldPromises to ground troops in Rafah, regardless of what the US thinks.
Sweden Democrat leader on Trump: “A breath of fresh air”
Sweden– He creates debate. I think his opposition to the woke movement is positive, says Jimmy Åkesson.
Poland: “NATO soldiers already present in Ukraine”
WorldForeign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski "can't disclose" which countries have sent soldiers to the war.
Study finds women are better at interpreting emoticons than men
Science– What I found most interesting and surprising is that there are so many individual differences in how people interpret these emojis, says associate professor Dr. Ruth Filik.
Norwegian scientists concerned about the risks of weather manipulation
Science– There is great reason to be concerned about uncoordinated large-scale use of this as a measure against warming, says Fuglestvedt.
Rising number of teens lured into serious crime
SwedenSwedish customs warn that more and more young people are becoming "parcel goalkeepers", receiving parcels containing drugs and weapons.
Four out of ten Swedes believe in the supernatural
Science52% of women believe in paranormal phenomena - compared to 37% of men, according to a survey.
Arctic dream: Norwegian beach tops list of Europe’s most beautiful
The NordicsHauklandstranda is considered the most beautiful beach in Europe by the travel guide Lonely Planet.
Obesity affects one billion people
HealthObesity in children and adolescents has quadrupled since 1990.
Are we building a new Tower of Babel?
ColumnsThorsteinn Siglaugsson: Large language models may not only master our language, they may become its masters.
“Undisclosed country” may buy Swedish weapons for one billion euros
Sweden"I have an indication that they did not want it to be known who was the buyer in the deal", confirms the head of the munitions unit.
Sober teens have better relationships with their parents
ScienceYoung people who do not drink alcohol also have fewer behavioral problems such as shoplifting or stealing, research shows.
Israeli minister wants to “wipe out” Ramadan
WorldThe Jewish Power politician has previously expressed that nuking Gaza is "one of the possibilities".
BBC journalist of 26 years quits after grievance hearing over transgender comments
CultureBBC bosses demanded that Cath Walton take down social media posts saying there was no scientific support for the idea that "men can be women".
Ireland holds referendum on “gender neutral” constitution
EuropeTerms such as "woman" and "mother" could be removed and Ireland could become the first EU country to recognize "polygamous families".
“Why Macedonia needs better alternatives to EU and NATO integration”
DebateMacedonia has been indoctrinated and bullied by the G7 to believe that there are no alternatives to EU and NATO integration, writes Ordan Andreevski on TNT Debate.
US could ban TikTok
Tech– America’s foremost adversary has no business controlling a dominant media platform in the United States, says Republican Mike Gallagher.