SwedenNew report shows changing political engagement among Sweden's young people.
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More minors in Sweden are facing trial for serious offenses
SwedenDramatic increase in children under 15 prosecuted for murder and attempted murder – from seven cases in 2023 to 68 so far this year in Sweden.
Swedish deputy PM seeks ban on burqa and niqab
Sweden"Islam must adapt in Sweden", emphasizes the leader of the Christian Democrats (KD).
Danish government wants to ban social media for children
Denmark"We have unleashed a monster", believes Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Nigerians flock to tax-funded Finnish culinary education
FinlandHalf of this year's 4,000 applications to the tuition-free education came from Nigeria – now the Finnish government wants them to pay themselves.
Telenor faces lawsuit over human rights abuses in Myanmar
NorwayVictims and relatives demand hundreds of millions in damages after Telenor customer data was used to track, arrest and execute regime critics.
Three criminal networks responsible for half of gang violence in Sweden
SwedenOf 50 mapped criminal networks in Sweden, three stand out and are responsible for the most serious violence – despite police dedicating enormous resources to stopping them.
Gävle restaurant shooting: Arrested 13-year-old known to police
SwedenThe boy is suspected of, among other things, six counts of attempted murder.
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Gold rush in eastern Finland – billions await below ground
FinlandFinnish mining company Endomines plans sevenfold production increase by 2030 – new gold discoveries near Russian border believed to be worth billions of euros.
Finland faces multimillion lawsuit over illegal boarding of Eagle S
Finland"The shipping company believes that the Finnish state owes them money due to the illegal seizure of the vessel", says lawyer Herman Ljungberg.
Swedish Police: Children killed while carrying out bombings for criminals
SwedenChildren have suffered burns, had their hands blown off, or been killed when criminal networks exploit them for bomb and arson attacks.
More young Swedes skeptical of democracy
SwedenOnly 23 percent feel they have the opportunity to influence society.
Sweden invests billions in roads and railways – will take 25 years to catch up
SwedenDecades of deprioritized maintenance mean that Sweden's railway system is not expected to be in proper condition until 2050.
Swedish government opens wallet to combat “racism”
SwedenTaxpayers' money designated to combat "antisemitism, antiziganism, anti-Muslim and anti-Black racism, as well as discrimination against the Sami people".
Screen time decreases among Swedish children
SwedenMore young children read books or magazines daily.
Female paramedic killed in stabbing in Sweden
Sweden"A textbook case of someone who should not have received an ambulance", the Swedish Ambulance Association said, stressing the murder could have been prevented.
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Swedish MP reported for hate crime after calling genocide-critical Jews “beasts”
SwedenMattias Karlsson's eagerness to condemn "antisemitism" took an unexpected turn when he himself became the one reported to police for hate speech.
Finland faces demographic collapse
FinlandDemographics professor sees only two possible solutions: More births or increased mass immigration.
Only 1 in 80 Swedish special shelters meets modern standards
SwedenNext year, two additional large shelters will be completed. However, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency cannot say when the remaining 77 will be finished.
Swedish PM: “Don’t bring Middle Eastern conflicts to Swedish streets”
SwedenCritics point out that the Moderates party have for many years pushed for mass immigration specifically from the Middle East – and that they continue to do this.
Swedish teachers’ union warns: Threats and violence becoming normalized in schools
SwedenTeachers working in after-school programs are among the worst affected according to the report.
More Swedish adults worry about children’s mental health
SwedenAt the same time, many testify that they don't know where to turn when their child needs help.
Swedish government proposes prison from age 13
Sweden"We still have levels of violence that no decent society can accept", argue the leaders of the center-right governing coalition.
Center-left coalition wins election in Norway
NorwayNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has declared himself the winner.
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