EuropeEmployers of public authorities in EU member states can now require "strict neutrality" from their employees.
Studies: Nuts may improve men’s fertility
HealthJust 60 grams of nuts per day is enough to significantly improve sperm vitality, motility and morphology.
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Covid vaccination in Iceland – a failed experiment
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NATO wants to create ‘military Schengen’
EuropeWants to create an area of free military passage to enable faster movements.
Argentina’s BRICS rejection: A gamble amid economic turmoil
WorldWhether this bold move proves to be a masterstroke or a miscalculation remains to be seen.
Tesla sues Swedish Transport Agency and PostNord
SwedenThe American electric car company calls PostNord's actions "almost system-threatening".
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Survey reveals gender divide in household chores
IcelandMen are more likely to do home and car repairs while women are more likely to clean, do laundry and shop for food.
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Parliamentary Ombudsman: “Illegal to routinely search prisoners”
SwedenCalls on the Swedish prison service to "review its instructions and procedures".
Convicted climate activist avoids punishment
Sweden"It is a matter of acute emergency, and therefore it is obviously inappropriate to impose a penalty", writes the Stockholm District Court.
Viking graves discovered in Gothenburg
Culture"These are completely unique remains", exclaims archaeologist Ulf Ragnesten.
Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe
EuropeArson and physical assaults are examples of hate crimes affecting an increasing number of Christians.
High salary for new national police commissioner
SwedenPetra Lundh's new monthly salary will be SEK 188,000 or about 17,500 euros.
Russia considers adoption ban for “gender swap” countries
World"The aim is to ensure that children grows up and develops in a normal family", according to a Russian member of parliament.
More Swedes apply for repayment relief
Economy"Indicates that times are still tough", says SEB's private economist.
Texas sues Pfizer over allegations of ineffective pediatric drugs
World"The lengths to which this company and their leadership went to defraud our state and the patients taking this medication are shocking", says Texas attorney general Ken Paxton.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
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‘Conversion therapy’ could become illegal in Norway
NorwayAttempting to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is a criminal offense, according to a draft law.
Swedish government opens for revocation of citizenship
Sweden"Legally possible" - even if the criminals become stateless, according to Swedish justice minister Gunnar Strömmer.
Reduced support for arming Ukraine
SwedenHowever, a large majority of Swedes want to continue supporting the country militarily, according to an EU survey.
The Swedish government wants to deport more people
Sweden"Step by step, the promised paradigm shift in Swedish migration policy is now being implemented", the migration minister promises.
Vaccine injured actress sues Astra Zeneca
WorldMelle Stewart suffered a stroke after taking the experimental covid vaccine.
Geert Wilders may become prime minister
EuropeThe conservative-liberal PVV is now by far the largest party in Holland.
Trans woman to lead uterine health organization
World"The appointment is barbaric", say women's rights activists.
Analysts optimistic about winter electricity rates
EconomyHowever, if there is no wind or it is very cold, there is a risk that Swedish electricity prices will "skyrocket".
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Finland may close its entire border with Russia
FinlandAllegations that Russia is using migrants as "human weapons" are dismissed by the Kremlin as "completely baseless".
Swedish police call for help in identifying suspects after Easter riots
SwedenPictures of 51 wanted persons have been published on the police website.
Stockholm bike lanes widened for 50 million – need to be redone
Sweden"I don't see it as a waste of money", says former Transport Mayor Daniel Helldén.
Israel and Hamas agree on ceasefire
WorldBoth sides will release hostages for four days as part of a temporary cease-fire.
Italian parliament says no to lab-grown meats
EuropeItaly becomes the first country in the world to ban laboratory-produced meat.
US secretly increases arms supplies to Israel
WorldAid organizations appeal to the superpower to stop arms exports.
Swedish household costs set to rise again next year
EconomyCosts are expected to rise in 2024, but not as much as in 2023, according to the consumer agency's forecast.
Can BRICS+ threaten the economic hegemony of G7?
EconomyThe emerging consortium represents a seismic shift in the global power dynamic.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
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Whistleblowers: “The FBI is trying to weed out dissenting agents”
WorldVaccine critics and religious people are labeled as "disloyal to the US", according to testimonies.
Janne Andersson steps down as Sweden national team coach
SportThe 2018 World Cup quarterfinal was the biggest achievement of Andersson's time at the helm of the blue and gold.
Hungary opposes EU membership for Ukraine
EuropePrime minister Viktor Orbán says the country is "light years" away from EU membership.
Food poverty on the rise in Norway
EconomyEven families with working parents are now forced to rely on food banks.
Swedish doctors receive millions from drug companies
SwedenMore than 100 million SEK ended up in the pockets of doctors and healthcare professionals last year alone, according to industry association Lif.
Libertarian Javier Milei wins Argentine presidency
WorldSelf-proclaimed "anarcho-capitalist" Javier Milei has been compared to Donald Trump, among others.
Court of appeal president Petra Lundh becomes Sweden’s new national police chief
SwedenThe government hopes that the police will become more visible and effective under Petra Lundh's leadership.
Elon Musk: “Time to end racism against whites”
World"Time for this nonsense to end and shame ANYONE who perpetuates these lies!", the entrepreneur thunders.
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