Environment– This is a unique event. That Sweden actively regains a regionally extinct species, that is very unusual! says project manager Linnéa Jägrud.
Drug seizures in Sweden doubled in 2023
SwedenLast year, 11 tons of drugs were seized - mainly cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine.
Assange’s wife takes dim view of final appeal
WorldThe wife of the Wikileaks founder believes her husband will be extradited to the United States.
Norwegian conservation decisions spark international outcry
Norway– This could damage both the marine ecosystem and fisheries resources in the area, says EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski.
Swedish police officers: We can’t handle the violence
SwedenEight out of ten police officers believe that there are not enough officers in the field to deal with the violence they face.
Swedish government may impose ID checks on trains and buses
Sweden"An important measure to stop the influx of illegal immigrants at the border," says the Sweden Democrats.
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OpenAI’s new model ‘Sora’ creates ultra-realistic videos from text
TechThe new video-based AI impresses greatly - while raising deep concerns about video manipulation and artistic professions.
Germany passes Japan as third largest economy
EconomyThe US is still the largest economy in the world – with China in second place.
British PM confronted over vaccine injuries
Europe– I want you to see the pain, trauma and regret in my eyes, vaccine victim John Watt told Rishi Sunak.
Australian PM: “Let Assange come home”
World86 MPs, including the prime minister, voted in favor of the motion to free Julian Assange.
Warmer climate not the reason for shrinking birds
EnvironmentWhy hundreds of bird species have shrunk in recent decades is "one of the great mysteries of our time", scientists say.
More Swedish seniors taking antidepressants
HealthWomen are more often diagnosed with anxiety and depression - but suicide is much more common among men.
Estonia investigation will not be reopened
The Nordics"Nothing to indicate" a collision with a ship, an explosion or the commission of a crime, according to the prosecutor.
Israel bans UN rapporteur
World"The victims of 7/10 were not killed because of their Judaism, but in response to Israeli oppression", Francesca Albanese wrote on X.
Russian opposition leader dead in prison
WorldAlexei Navalny died suddenly while walking in the penal colony in the Ural Mountains, according to the Russian Prison Service.
Pedophile allegations against Spanish carnival
CultureLittle girls dance around with rainbow flags and highly sexualized costumes.
Inadequate knowledge of Swedish among a growing number of doctoral students
SwedenAbout 30 percent of the doctoral students at the University of Gothenburg speak little or no Swedish.
RT: “Pharmaceutical giants experimented on humans in Mariupol”
Europe- We found documents indicating that thousands of people were involved in the experiments, says the journalist, pointing to Pfizer and Astra Zeneca.
Russia and Belarus banned from World Cup
SportThe International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) says it is "not safe" to allow the teams to participate.
Palestinians in Rafah: “Our only refuge is the grave”
World"There will be massacres. There is no other place to go", explains an elderly woman who has already been displaced four times.
Favorite music can reduce pain
ScienceListening to your favorite music can reduce pain by about 25 percent, according to a new study.
Baltic ministers wanted by Russia
EuropeEstonian PM Kaja Kallas is among those wanted for "desecration of historical memory and hostility to Russia".
Billström: “Ukraine is Sweden’s top priority”
Sweden– Supporting Ukraine is our main task in the coming years, promises Sweden's foreign minister.
EU leader tells US: “Slow down arms shipments to Israel”
World"If you believe that too many people are being killed, maybe you should provide less arms in order to prevent so many people being killed", Josep Borrell points out.
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