SwedenSvenska kraftnät warns of electricity shortages equivalent to seven nuclear power plants this winter – and imports from neighboring countries cannot solve the problem.
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Swedish police urge parents to delete chat apps from children’s phones
TechClaims that criminal gangs recruit children through the apps – but the list faces criticism.
Survey: Swedes are the world’s fifth most critical of Israel
WorldAs many as 75% of respondents in Sweden say they have a somewhat or very negative view of Israel.
Swedish government seeks expanded powers during emergencies
SwedenWant to be able to quickly introduce "temporary measures" in the event of disasters, disease outbreaks and cyber attacks - without waiting for Parliament's approval.
Despite promises – Sweden grants second-highest EU citizenships per capita
SwedenDespite promises of a "paradigm shift" in migration policy, only tiny Luxembourg is handing out more citizenships per 1000 inhabitants.
Strängnäs poised to become Northern Europe’s AI capital
SwedenBrookfield is investing €8.7 billion in AI data centers in Strängnäs, transforming the former garrison town into a tech hotspot.
Swedish prisoners may soon be sent to Estonia
Sweden"The entire prison will be placed at Sweden's disposal", confirms Gunnar Strömmer (M), Minister of Justice.
Swedish prime minister linked to adoptions of kidnapped children
Sweden"Despite the alarms about stolen children, Ulf Kristersson allowed the trafficking of foreign children to not only continue but increase to its highest levels ever".
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.
10,000 children living in homelessness: “The Swedish model has collapsed”
SwedenThe Swedish City Missions warns that homelessness is spreading rapidly and requires strong reforms.
AI surveillance in Swedish workplaces sparks outrage
Tech"It's about power. About control. About squeezing every last ounce of ‘efficiency’ out of people as if we were batteries".
Swedish inquiry recommends total ban on international adoptions
Sweden"International adoption is not a sustainable solution for protecting children as a group", says Anna Singer.
Swedish Social Democrats: Population must be mixed
SwedenNewly arrived migrants must be more evenly distributed and Swedish neighborhoods more mixed, according to the Social Democratic Party's new integration policy.
More young Swedes getting confirmed: “Want to get closer to God”
Sweden"It's no longer uncool to be interested in the Christian faith or to call yourself a Christian", says parish educator Sara Björnö.
Tests reveal imported honey in Sweden is fake
Sweden"We knew there were fake products on the market, but we are shocked by the scale of it", says Yngve Kihlberg, chairman of the Swedish Beekeepers' Association.
The theater king’s dramatic revolution of Sweden
HistoryFor decades, the two parties, the Hats and the Caps, had pursued a policy that had completely ruined the country, but their corrupt reign was to come to an abrupt end when the new king, Gustav III, who was only 26 years old, staged a well-directed revolution.
One in five young Swedish women see shopping as a hobby amid rising debt
Economy"Everyone is shopping. It's not weird really. It's weirder if you don't have a shopping addiction", claims Donja Mollazadeh, who says shopping gives her a "dopamine rush".
Worrying trend: More people driving under the influence of drugs
FinlandIn Sweden, it is now more common for drivers to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol, while in Finland it is still more common to drive intoxicated by alcohol than by drugs.
Swedish journalist files police report against major bank for theft
Sweden"Don't think I'll get my Bank ID back. Or my bank account. But I am more than happy to get back the money that SEB has stolen", Mattias Albinsson emphasizes.
Report: Sweden and the Social Democrats deeply infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood
Sweden"There is no connection. It could be based on old information", the party defends itself and claims that it has "zero tolerance for ties with extremist organizations".
Jacob Wallenberg: “Of course we have a lot of power”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch admits his family "has a lot of say" - but denies he has more power than Sweden's prime minister.
Swedes earn money clearing invasive species
EnvironmentThrough the Crowdsorsa mobile game, residents of seven Swedish municipalities can help protect biodiversity - and get paid for their efforts.
Wallenberg and Nvidia to build “cutting-edge” AI center in Sweden
TechVaccine giant AstraZeneca wants to use the system to "lead the next generation of AI-driven drug discovery and development".
Sweden’s Liberal Party pushes to label misogyny as terrorism
Sweden"Gender equality is under attack", warns Nina Larsson (L), Minister for Gender Equality, who wants the government to take action.
Swedish state tv: Jewish lobby groups decide US presidential election
Sweden"These are well-organized groups with vast resources", says Swedish state television's foreign affairs reporter Stefan Åsberg.