SwedenMeanwhile, climate issues have significantly dropped in priority among voters, according to an Ipsos survey.
CIA probes bribery claims in covid origin investigation
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International Criminal Court opens office in Kiev
WorldBecomes "the largest ICC office outside of The Hague", according to Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin.
More than 60 politicians sign new petition to the USA on behalf of Julian Assange
WorldWarns of a "sharp and sustained outcry in Australia" if the Wikileaks journalist is extradited to the US.
British families pledge to donate money to descendants of slaves
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SwedenLow-income earners most vulnerable as landlords raise income requirements and new constructions lag behind.
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Screen time for one-year-olds increases risk of developmental delays
HealthIncreases the risk of disrupting development in areas such as communication and fine motor skills.
South Korea increases compensation for vaccine deaths
World210,000 eur in compensation if a family member dies within 90 days of injection.
Ylva Johansson knitting during Ursula von der Leyen’s speech
SwedenThis behaviour raises questions about the Swedish Commissioner and her taxpayer-funded salary of nearly €22,500.
Ship cannon found in Sweden may be oldest in Europe
CultureThe Marstrand cannon is dated to the 14th century.
Increase in ADHD diagnoses in Norway during coronavirus policy
NorwayDiagnosed among young women doubled.
Digital passports are being tested in Finland
FinlandBased on facial recognition, tested on flights between Helsinki and the UK.
One in ten Swedish high school students have sent nude photos
Sweden30% of girls said they have felt pressured to send nude photos.
Swedish government proposes financial aid to help close mink farms
EnvironmentThe government proposes 180 million in aid to phase out mink farming for fur production.
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Elon Musk partially hands over Starlink control to the Pentagon
WorldDoes not want to get involved in the increased tensions surrounding the Ukraine war.
Demography and family in focus at Hungarian conference
World"Without children there is no future", stressed Hungarian president Katalin Novák at the Budapest Demographic Summit.
Norwegian Erlend made “The gold find of the century”
NorwayFound gold coins from the 5th century on the island of Rennesøy.
Danish PM: “Immigration behind gang crime”
DenmarkSweden highlighted as a cautionary example of a country severely affected by immigrant gangs.
More Swedish households struggle to make ends meet
EconomyAmong single individuals, 30 percent have gone into a deficit every month in the past six months.
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to review political behaviour of banks
WorldFollowing the decision by the bank Coutts to suspend the accounts of Brexit politician Nigel Farage.
Secret agent testifies: “I heard three shots when Kennedy was assassinated”
WorldThe testimony of Secret Service agent Paul Landis raises new questions about a second shooter.
Danish doctor: “Vaccine injuries risk being ignored in politicized debate”
DenmarkNeither authorities nor healthcare take the issue of side effects seriously enough, says Christine Stabell Benn, professor at the University of Southern Denmark.
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Presidential son Hunter Biden indicted for firearms offenses
WorldHunter Biden is accused of making false statements about drug use when buying guns.
State of emergency declared on Italian island following migrant surge
WorldViolent scenes after over 6,000 illegal migrants managed to land on the small island of Lampedusa in 24 hours.
Help keep Sweden clean this weekend
EnvironmentOver a hundred thousand Swedes have signed up for "All Sweden Picks Litter", which is organized on Saturday.
Tax money funneled into Bonnier Group – distributes 100 million crowns to private owners
Sweden"We are profit-driven and have commitments to our shareholders", the CEO explains.
Sweden’s state radio to cut quarter billion crowns from budget – announces layoffs
Sweden"Too early to say exactly how many will be affected", according to CEO Cilla Benkö.
Tockarp farm receives honorary mention for work with cows and calves
EnvironmentThe Swedish farm allows cows to be with their calves for several weeks after birth, something that is very uncommon today.
Swedish police fear new murder wave
Sweden"We are preparing for an escalation", confirms Chief Investigator Andreas Pallinder.
One in ten EU citizens can’t afford to heat their homes
EconomyOver 3 percent in Sweden can't afford to keep their homes warm, according to statistics from Eurostat.
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Swede behind giant fraud – sentenced to 20 years in prison
SwedenInvestors were tricked into depositing over SEK 40 billion through the fictitious cryptocurrency OneCoin.
Social Democrats fell in Norwegian regional elections
NorwayThe conservative Høyre won the municipal and county elections in Norway.
EU can now seize cars from Russian citizens
World"Not relevant if the use of the vehicle is private or commercial", they claim.
Swedish professor: ”Transsexualism was exceptionally rare before 2013”
SwedenThe "typical" trans patient is a "biological girl with an autism diagnosis".
Musk: “Blocked Starlink to prevent nuclear escalation”
WorldUkrainian underwater drones loaded with explosives were denied connection for an attack on Russia's fleet in Sevastopol.
Impeachment inquiry launched against Joe Biden
WorldSpeaker Kevin McCarthy levels serious accusations against the Biden family's business dealings, which he describes as a "culture of corruption".
Von der Leyen calls for global carbon pricing
EconomyUrges all G20 leaders to join the call.
American court: Illegal online censorship by the Biden administration
WorldThe US government can no longer "force or encourage" social media platforms to remove content, according to a ruling in New Orleans.
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