Finland– We made it to the finals! But you know what, the battle has only just begun, exclaims liberal-conservative candidate Alexander Stubb.
EU threatens to sabotage Hungarian economy
EuropeCould stop all funding to Hungary if the veto on Brussels' support for the Ukraine war is not lifted.
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Iran executes four with ties to Mossad
WorldAllegedly spying on behalf of Israel and accused of "managing a terrorist group with the aim of disrupting the country’s security".
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Ukrainian corruption scandal – 40 million USD embezzled
Europe100 000 mortar shells were prepaid - but never delivered. Defense officials and arms manufacturers are now investigated for their involvement in the scam.
Pierre Schori: “Insane Swedish NATO process”
SwedenThe former UN ambassador describes it as a "process of humiliation" in which Sweden kowtowed to Erdogan's pressure.
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Sweden11% of Swedish police officers have experienced threats, violence or harassment in their free time in the past year.
Florida to stop banks from discriminating
World117 banks in Florida have signed a pledge not to engage in "unsafe and unsound practices", such as discriminating against customers on political or religious grounds.
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Danish archaeologists discover 2000-year-old runic knife
CultureThe find is very rare and is described as one of the oldest objects with runic inscriptions found in the country.
Russia: “NATO exercise is hybrid warfare”
EuropeSweden is participating with thousands of soldiers and navy personnel.
127 Swedish government agencies hit by cyber attack
SwedenThe Defense Intelligence Agency and the Psychological Defense Agency are among those affected.
Rising crime rate in Sweden
SwedenMore than 1.5 million crimes were reported in Sweden last year.
UN court: “Israel obliged to prevent genocide”
WorldHowever, the ICJ did not order an immediate halt to the invasion of Gaza.
Tens of millions of passwords compromised
TechConcerns about over 70 million accounts falling into the hands of cybercriminals.
French farmers protest against rising prices
EuropeIn a nationwide protest, farmers block roads to show their dissatisfaction with the government's agricultural policies.
Republican House Speaker rewarded by Israel lobby group
WorldMike Johnson saw to it that Israel quickly received $14 billion for its war chest, and subsequently received nearly $100,000 from AIPAC.
Globalist network member to host Swedish state television show
SwedenTove Lifvendahl's membership in the influential Trilateral Commission is not mentioned by the state broadcaster.
Court: Trudeau’s use of martial law unconstitutional
WorldThe Canadian government's use of the Emergencies Act to stop demonstrations in Ottawa deemed unreasonable and unconstitutional.
Swedish state media SVT: “Dangerous for democracy when the people vote wrong”
Sweden– We have seen an increasing number of populist leaders coming to power through democratic elections and then dismantling democratic institutions, state media "expert" warns.
Swedish Tax Agency protects income data
EconomyIncome data will no longer be made public following a reassessment by the agency.
Assessing the importance of India-Maldives ties amid growing strife
WorldExamining the diplomatic fallout from PM Modi's holiday photos and its implications for the future of India-Maldives relations.
Honor and relationship violence among young Swedes on the rise
SwedenOne in three 15-year-olds in Sweden has experienced some form of domestic violence, according to a new report.
Study: Wind turbines affect wildlife
EnvironmentNearly 70% of animal species migrate away from wind farm areas, according to Finnish research.
Over 100,000 Swedish residence permits issued in 2023
SwedenThe most common reasons for immigration are for work and family reasons.
Norwegian ministers accused of plagiarizing
NorwaySandra Borch, Minister for Research and Higher Education, is forced to resign and Ingvild Kjerkol, Minister for Health, is heavily criticized.
Police extend drone surveillance over Stockholm
Sweden– The police are making sweeping assessments that cover large areas where many innocent people who are not committing crimes live, says attorney Peter Hellman.
Turkish parliament approves Swedish NATO membership
EuropeThe application has yet to be ratified by President Erdogan.
Trump vows to block Central Bank Digital Currency
Economy– They could take your money. You wouldn't even know it was gone, he warns.
Personal robberies soar in Finland
FinlandThere were 2,800 reports of robberies - an increase of 18% in just one year.
Top EU official: “Israel funded Hamas”
World– Yes, Hamas has been funded by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Fatah-led Palestinian authority, Josep Borrell said.
UN condemns deadly attack on Donetsk market
World"Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law, are unacceptable and must stop immediately".
Marital satisfaction lower among couples who met online
ScienceAlso experienced lower levels of stability compared to couples who met physically.
Ron DeSantis drops US presidential bid
WorldThe Florida governor is now giving his full support to Donald Trump.
Norwegian teens’ rising use of energy drinks worries health officials
NorwayCommonly consumed by 13-year-olds.
Researchers investigate ‘supernatural’ cave in Finland
FinlandShamans in Finland have been using Pirunkirkko to communicate with spirits for hundreds of years.
One in three Swedes struggles to pay rent
Economy– As expected, the survey confirms that financial and general health go hand in hand, says Sofia Tyréus, senior project manager at Finansinspektionen.
Wolf spotted on the outskirts of Stockholm
Environment"It looked majestic", said one of the witnesses.
High food prices persist in the Nordic region
EconomyIn Norway, food prices are among the highest in Europe, significantly above the EU average, and about 40% higher compared to Sweden.
Söderhamn high school introduces random drug testing
Sweden– We will never sign a consent form that deprives our children of a protection that is enshrined in the Constitution, explains an upset parent.
China invests heavily in semiconductor manufacturing
EconomyThe country is to double it's production by the end of the decade.
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