HealthDeaths from substance abuse and suicide have also increased among young people.
Von der Leyen: EU citizens must be “vaccinated” against disinformation
EuropeCalled for new "European democracy shield" at Copenhagen conference.
US ships 35,000 bombs to Israel
WorldThe Trump administration states that it is “vital to US national interests” to continue arms deliveries to Tel Aviv.
US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine – urges peace efforts
World“We are pausing, assessing, looking at everything across our security relationship", confirmed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
Swedish Armed Forces seek freedom for costly purchases without government approval
SwedenWants a mandate to buy unlimited amounts of “bulk material” without politicians' interference.
Criminal networks target elderly Swedes
Sweden"Do not let strangers into your home", warns the police, who have seen a clear increase in fraud targeting the elderly.
Swedish government backs EU’s multi-billion military expansion
SwedenUlf Kristersson's government fully supports the proposal to invest €800 billion in the EU's military build-up.
UK climate proposal: Less meat and more expensive flights
EuropeCitizens need to eat two fewer meat dishes a week, says the climate advisory body CCC.
Finland withdraws sugar tax
FinlandThe Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare criticizes the government's decision and stresses the importance of promoting “the health and well-being of citizens by controlling consumption”.
Brazil bans Rumble – accused of political censorship
TechControversial Supreme Court judge de Moraes in new attack on social media platforms in the country
BRIS helpline warns: Swedish children worry about gang crime
Sweden“Children should not be shown clips of fatal shootings, recruited to commit violent crimes, subjected to abuse or fed unhealthy ideals”.
Reports: US in secret talks to restart Nord Stream 2
WorldAccording to the report, the deal will bring economic benefits to the US if gas flows resume.
Swedish taxpayers expected to shoulder cost of USAID cuts
SwedenMinister for International Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) promises that the government is ready to reallocate Swedish aid to areas where US funding has ceased.
Food prices keep rising – Swedes urged to boycott
SwedenSwedes urged to boycott grocery stores from March 17-23 to protest soaring food prices.
EU leaders push for €800 billion military buildup: “An era of rearmament”
Europe“With this equipment, member states can massively step up their support to Ukraine”, said Ursula von der Leyen.
US halts all arms deliveries to Ukraine
World“The President has been clear that he is focused on peace. We want our partners to be equally committed to that goal", said a White House source.
US police: Unclear circumstances surrounding Hackman’s death
WorldThe legendary actor was found dead with his wife and the couple's German shepherd, with the door to the house open.
Swedish Christian Democrats advocate for joint European nuclear arsenal
SwedenSupports France's proposal and says Europe must “ensure a common European strategic deterrent in the form of nuclear capabilities”.
Watch the full conversation that led to Trump’s scolding of Zelensky
WorldThe Swedish state broadcaster SVT promoted conspiracy theories about a “strategic” row in the White House while omitting the background to the incident from viewers.
Orbán: European leaders determined to prolong the war
World“We have presented the largest military aid package ever, and we are already working on the next one”, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Musk wants US to leave NATO and UN
World“The UN is not a friend of democracy, it’s not a friend to freedom, it’s not a friend even to the United States of America", President Trump has previously stated.
Youngest Vasaloppet ski race winner ever
Sport18-year-old Alvar Myhlback won Vasaloppet 2025.
Faults increase on the Swedish railway network
SwedenCritical situation on the Swedish railways – signal failures and maintenance problems are increasing rapidly.
Ukrainian MP: Impeach Volodymyr Zelensky
WorldIn the aftermath of Friday's row at the White House, Oleksandr Dubinsky is now calling for the impeachment of the Ukrainian President.
Armand Duplantis breaks yet another world record
Sport– I jumped to my own song. It gave me a lot of energy, says the Swedish pole vault king in a comment.
World’s oldest shrub found in Finland
EnvironmentBelieved to have lived for an astounding 1,647 years.
FBI: North Korea behind biggest crypto hack in history – $1.5B Stolen
EconomyThe stolen funds, according to the FBI, have been quickly converted to Bitcoin and spread across thousands of blockchain addresses to cover their tracks.
Birth control pills can double the risk of heart attack
HealthIncreased risk of blood clots in the brain and heart, according to a Danish study.
Shrovetide in olden times
CultureDuring the week before Lent, people would "drink day and night" while "dancing and shouting".
Zelensky scolded at the White House – “You’re gambling with World War III”
WorldZelensky kicked out of the Oval Office after the meeting - “He can come back when he's ready for peace", Trump clarified.
Trump advisor: Exclude Canada from intelligence cooperation
WorldCould be kicked out of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.
A Solution for Gaza and Palestine in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative
AnalysisWe cannot rely solely on foreign aid to sustain the economic situation of the Palestinian people and their future state, Hussein Askary writes in a guest analysis.
Assange: “Freedom of expression at a dark crossroad”
TechThe dramatic technological development is essentially a battle between the tyranny of the few and the public interest, according to the journalist.
Poorer air quality in Finland and Sweden
EnvironmentIn Finland, the highest levels of microparticles in the past ten years have been recorded.
Apple phones suggest “racist” as an alternative to “Trump”
TechThe tech giant claims it is a bug.
Cinema mourns the loss of Gene Hackman
CultureOne of the greatest actors in movie history has passed away.
Trump’s AI-designed Gaza: Gold and luxury with Netanyahu
World“Donald's coming to set you free, bringing the light for all to see”, reads part of the video's narrative.
Romanian election winner arrested – under investigation for “fascism”
EuropePolitical figure Calin Georgescu accuses the authorities of fabricating evidence to “justify the election theft” and stop his candidacy in Romania's dramatic presidential election.
ICC urged to investigate Biden for war crimes
WorldThe human rights organization Dawn wants Biden and two of his ministers to be investigated for complicity in Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Afghans sentenced for terror plot against Swedish parliament
EuropeThe Islamic State allegedly commissioned the two men to shoot dead a large number of people in “revenge” for the Quran burnings.