IcelandAll residents of the fishing town of Grindavík have been evacuated.
New children’s book encourages Swedish kids to become ‘drag queens’
SwedenAuthor Remy Joel Cindy Olsson's project is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 6.
Meet Nextcloud – the collaboration platform that fully replaces Microsoft 365
TechNow the license-free and open alternative can offer your company full control over your document management, communication and related services.
Greta Thunberg interrupted during climate protest
WorldNew moves on Palestine are causing rifts in the climate alarmist organization Fridays for Future.
England’s home secretary fired
WorldHer response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London is believed to be the cause.
Swedish Christmas shopping faces first decline in a decade
SwedenA decline of up to two billion SEK is expected, according to the report by the Swedish Trade Research Institute.
Swedish otter nears red list removal amid recovery
EnvironmentThe population has increased - but there are still some concerns about the lovable mustelid.
Malmö FF clinches 2023 Swedish soccer championship in tense 1-0 victory
SportA questionable penalty decided the final.
Banned substance found in Finnish liquorice
HealthProhibited levels of insecticide found in six out of ten salmiak and liquorice products, according to a review by the Finnish state broadcaster Yle.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
The Swedish criminal justice system is being infiltrated by gang criminals
SwedenThe Swedish Prison and Probation Service hired a convicted female "dedicated humanitarian" - in fact, she was working for an imprisoned gang leader.
Swedish government makes U-turn: Children as young as six months can receive covid vaccine
Sweden"There are no legal obstacles", says social minister Jakob Forssmed.
Thousands interested in Musk’s brain implant
TechNeuralink hopes to implant chips in the brains of 22,000 people by 2030.
“Surveillance, censorship and democracy”
DebateThe global landscape for open discourse is facing unprecedented challenges, IT innovator and entrepreneur Michael Seifert writes.
Meta offers European users to pay to protect their privacy
TechEuropean users can now pay to protect their personal data and avoid targeted advertising.
Loomis criticizes government report for failing to safeguard cash usage in Sweden
Swedenthe investigation contains no proposal to ensure that cash remains in Sweden, says Loomis CEO Karin Stålhandske.
Finnish men more religious than women
FinlandMen under 30 are more likely to have a more positive attitude toward the church than women of the same age.
Norwegian newspaper critical of Islam and immigration receives press funding
Norway– I think it's encouraging because it's a sign of recognition, editor-in-chief Hans Rustad told Medier24.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Pro-Russian politician assassinated by car bomb
World"This will happen to all traitors", promises a spokesman for the Ukrainian secret service.
Swedish food prices rising again
SwedenAbout a third of products were more expensive in October than in September, with Ica raising prices the most.
Neutrality on Israel sparks protests against Icelandic government
IcelandProtesters at the prime minister's residence call for a condemnation of Israeli bombings in Gaza.
BLM organizer convicted of fraud
WorldDonations raised for the BLM movement went toward takeout food, taxi rides, beauty products, and a new iPhone.
Swedish government launches new campaign for covid vaccination
SwedenAlso recommended for pregnant women, the formula is said to be "updated for the season".
Trump: “We will obliterate the deep state”
WorldPromises to "expel the war mongerers from our government, drive out the globalists, cast out the communists, marxists and fascists".
Crypto fraudster sentenced – faces 110 years in prison
WorldSam Bankman-Fried is guilty of multi-billion dollar embezzlement and fraud.
EU opens membership talks with Ukraine
WorldFormal negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership could begin as early as next year.
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!
Swedish crime report: Children part of gangsters’ tactics
SwedenMiddle school children are recruited by professional criminals - and often by other children.
American Ornithological Society to change ‘racist’ bird names
EnvironmentTo "create a more inclusive environment for birdwatchers".
Swedish parents forced to help adult children financially
EconomyOne in two people aged 60-69 have helped their adult children financially in the past six months.
Trump leads Biden in key states
WorldVoters unhappy with Biden's economic policies and unsure of his mental health.
Israeli military surrounds Gaza City
WorldFlags for an imminent ground offensive against the city center.
Reading declines in Sweden
Sweden46% of men in Sweden have not read a book in the last year.
Mass deaths at Norwegian salmon farm
NorwayTens of thousands of salmon lay dead on the bottom - but farming giant Lerøy was slow to report it.
Sweden Democrat MP: “Swedes must choose Israel”
SwedenAccording to Jomshof, anyone who does not support the "democracy of Israel" automatically supports the "terrorists of Hamas".
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.
Antibiotic use on the rise in Denmark
DenmarkThe use of antibiotics in Danish hospitals has increased by 24% in the last 10 years.
Older Baltic Sea maps donated to Swedish libraries
Culture"All the atlases in the donation are rare, and one of them is of particular rarity", explains the Royal Library's expert.
South Park mocks Disney’s ‘woke’ policy
WorldLegendary satire series creates high-profile satire at the expense of the entertainment giant.
Musk launches AI service Grok with a sense of sarcasm
TechElon Musk puts sarcasm on the AI agenda with the launch of Grok via his company xAI.
Swedish Paediatric Association: “No screen time for children under two”
HealthChildren aged 2-5 years are recommended to use screens for no more than one hour a day.
Iceland experiences steepest birth rate decline since 1800s
IcelandA similar trend can be observed in Sweden and Norway.
Brits gathered for celebrations already in the Stone Age
CultureNew evidence shows that Britain's ethnic groups were already closely linked 6500 years ago.
Meloni admits: “Europe is tired of the war in Ukraine”
WorldItaly's prime minister thought she was talking to African officials - in fact it was Russian comedians calling.