Sweden"We still have levels of violence that no decent society can accept", argue the leaders of the center-right governing coalition.
Sweden
PFAS seep into Sweden’s farmland
EnvironmentThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation warns that forever chemicals now risk leaking into groundwater.
The Church of Sweden organizes a “march of grief” for the climate
SwedenDemonstrating alongside groups such as "Climate Action," "Greta's Elders," and "Rebel Moms".
Children tricked into sending nude photos – then extorted for money
Sweden"The affected children often don't want to tell anyone because they feel so much guilt and shame".
Swedish politicians refused to receive migrants – face prosecution
Sweden"This is uncharted territory, we need to establish precedent about what applies", argues the senior prosecutor.
Counterfeit Labubu dolls seized at Scandinavian customs
The Nordics"A doll can cost up to around €550," explains Per Kristian Grandahl from Norwegian customs.
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Swedish moose population rises after years of decline
EnvironmentMore moose may be hunted. Could still be red-listed.
“Remembering history to build a brighter future”
Debate"The smoke of WWII has long cleared, but the warning bells of history will always ring", writes China's Ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.
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.
Swedish preschool chain extracts millions – children get less butter
Sweden"We need to think about how much butter we have on the sandwiches as well as the amount of toppings", it states in the protocol about the children's meal routines.
IP addresses are used in Sweden to track unemployed people
TechThose who log in from abroad risk losing their benefits.
Number of prisoners in Sweden has doubled in ten years
SwedenThe number of newly admitted prisoners in Sweden in 2024 was the highest in nearly 30 years.
Swedish consumer authority wants to ban all telemarketing
SwedenTelemarketing callers are so despised by Swedes that six out of ten people have completely stopped answering calls from unknown numbers.
Swedish crisis preparedness brochure gains unexpected traction among worried Iranians
WorldThe MSB brochure that has been criticized in Sweden for its doomsday rhetoric is reported to have become a source of inspiration for Iranians living under concrete threats of war.
Memory problems increase among Nordic children
HealthIn both Sweden and Norway, the number of children seeking medical care for memory problems has increased dramatically.
Swedes to cover Ukraine’s budget deficit
EconomyThe Swedish government repeats the message that it "will stand behind Ukraine through thick and thin for as long as needed".
Swedish young bulls receive feed supplement to reduce methane emissions
SwedenThe drug is manufactured in Sweden and is currently being tested on laboratory animals in Skara, Sweden.
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.
Somali teen humiliated 8-year-old in robbery: “Looked like a racist”
SwedenForced the little boy to undress naked and do push-ups. A 16-year-old perpetrator is being prosecuted – but cannot be deported under current Swedish legislation.
Swedish postal service halts US deliveries amid regulatory uncertainty
EconomyPostNord, Bring and DHL halt package deliveries to USA after months of waiting for information on new customs rules – Swedish small businesses hit hard.
Colorectal cancer affects more young Swedes
HealthResearchers suspect that a sedentary lifestyle and antibiotic use may be behind the increase.
Lawyers and accountants help criminal networks in Sweden
SwedenSwedish Police Chief Johan Olsson warns of a growing criminal infrastructure where professional enablers are crucial for gang operations.
Vattenfall to build small modular reactors
SwedenNew nuclear power is planned to be in place in Sweden by the mid-2030s.
Swedish pensions finance Israeli white phosphorus manufacturer
World"If you can really verify that their product is used by the Israeli military in the conflicts, then that is grounds for blacklisting", admits the communications director of Sweden's Seventh AP Fund.
Rejecting boys – Swedish women on sex-selective abortions
Sweden"I had an abortion because I was expecting a boy and told people around me it was a miscarriage", reads one of many similar testimonies.
Surströmming – a fragrant tradition
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Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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