SwedenThe country's 132nd explosion this year rocked the Stentorp residential area near Upplandsbro, north of Stockholm, Sweden.
US shoots down Turkish drone
WorldThe allied NATO country's drone was deemed to pose a threat to the US military in the area.
Swedish state media SVT cuts back – lays off 80 people
Sweden"Increased cost pressures" force the state channel to save an additional 200 million kronor.
Pope ready to bless homosexual couples
World“The Church's life flows through many channels, beyond the normative”, Pope Francis says.
Finland’s government sued over covid passes
FinlandEntrepreneur Mika Vauhkala and his legal team argue that the implementation of the covid pass has been in violation of the constitution and human rights.
Bank throws out German party leader
WorldAfD's Tino Chrupalla is convinced that the bank is trying to punish him for his political engagement.
Norway wants to ban marriage between cousins
NorwayAims to prevent forced marriages and health risks.
UK may send troops to Ukraine
WorldDefense Minister Grant Shapps wants to train soldiers on site.
One in five Swedes avoids crowds
SwedenCorona restrictions continue to affect the way people live.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Member of parliament wants to legalize pepper spray
SwedenReasonable in a society that "has let people down by not forcefully acting against insecurity", writes Jan Ericson (M).
Icelands largest prison expands
IcelandThe aim is to prevent regular conflicts in the "square" of Litla-Hraun prison.
Endangered Arctic fox is on the rise in Finland
FinlandDuring this summer, a total of 25 newborn Arctic fox pups have been discovered.
Swedish government to abolish screen time requirements in preschools
SwedenThe proposal comes after criticism that screen use risks hampering children's language development.
Swedish tanks destroyed in Ukraine
WorldUkraine recently received 10 of the "world's best tanks" - but two have reportedly already been destroyed.
Iceland hit hard by opioid addiction
Iceland"Over 30 young people have died this year alone," says head of a family counseling organization.
Trial against crypto fraudster starts tomorrow
WorldJoe Biden's top donor stands accused of multi-billion dollar fraud.
Russia to significantly increase defence budget
WorldPlans to increase spending by as much as 68% compared to 2023, according to data from the UK's Ministry of Defense.
Amazon accused of illegal monopoly
TechThe US antitrust authority has filed a lawsuit together with 17 district attorneys.
Boat immigrants stay in luxury hotels in the UK
WorldThe arrangement costs the taxpayers 8 million pounds – per day.
MEP: “EU governments are spying on journalists and opponents”
WorldDutch MEP Sophie in 't Veld accused member states of using the Israeli spyware program Pegasus to monitor foreign journalists.
‘Reading prescription’ for families welcomed in Finland
FinlandA new motion calls for Finnish families to be encouraged to read more with their children.
Vaginal bleeding may be a side effect of covid vaccine
ScienceWomen injected with the pharmaceutical company Moderna's "Spikevax" are most at risk, according to a Norwegian study.
Thousands call for Sweden to leave WHO – demonstration in Stockholm
SwedenWarns that the WHO is gaining "legally binding power" over member states and "threatening human rights".
Migrants with no right to benefits receive food and lodging from Icelandic state
Iceland"We don't want a society where people live on the streets," says Minister of social affairs and employment Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson.
Reddit starts to pay users
TechAmerican users will be given the opportunity to earn money from their contributions to the site.
BBC crocodile expert raped and killed 40 dogs
WorldModified shipping container into "torture chamber".
Poland confirms Ukrainian missile responsible for killing Polish farmers
WorldThe missile that hit Poland and killed two farmers was fired from Ukraine, not Russia, according to an official Polish investigation.
Swedish boy with multi-tools convicted of knife crime – Supreme Court reviews case
SwedenKept the tool in the glove compartment of his A tractor to fix problems with the vehicle.
Danish municipality bans nicotine products
DenmarkOdense bans municipal employees from using tobacco, e-cigarettes and snus during working hours.
Finns worry about the economy
FinlandBoth consumers and businesses in Finland think the economy looks grim for the coming year.
Norway asks for international help to deal with Swedish gangs
The NordicsNorwegian police warn that criminal networks based in Sweden have now started to establish themselves in Norway as well.
Swedish politician calls for memorial day for victims of communism
Sweden"New generations must be reminded of the suffering caused by communism," the MP writes in a motion submitted to the constitutional committee.
Over a hundred children involved in gang crime in Uppsala
SwedenThe police are investigating 10-year-olds in the Swedish city.
“Many misleading claims about Chat Control 2.0”
DebateYlva Johansson chooses to ignore the fact that a mass surveillance proposal requires mass surveillance, Karl Emil Nikka, IT security expert, writes.
Lego abandons trials on oil-free bricks
DenmarkHard to find materials that require less carbon emissions, according to the Danish toy company.
Erdogan: Sweden in NATO if Turkey gets F-16s
SwedenTurkey allegedly made the demands to the U.S last week.
Swedish bombing linked to gang war
SwedenWoman taken to hospital when large parts of the outer wall of the apartment building was blown away.
Sweden struggles with criminal “football agents”
SwedenThe gangs recruit both young talents and established players.
Hillary Clinton: “Putin hates democracy”
World"He particularly hates the West, and he especially hates us", she claims.