Sweden"Every time that happens I think it should be grounds for a report of concern to social services so that social services can really intervene", says Paulina Brandberg.
The Nordics
Founder of Flashback internet forum prosecuted for lack of censorship
Sweden"Jan Axelsson has, through gross negligence, failed to remove messages that appear to contain incitement against ethnic groups", the prosecutor said.
Prosecutor reluctant to talk about terror crime in Stockholm
SwedenRefers to the confidentiality of the investigation and will not answer what happened, where the crime occurred, or if anyone was injured.
Comment: Time to crown the next puppet
SwedenJenny Piper: Kristersson wants a loyal lackey as his new foreign minister - someone who loathes Russia, embraces Israel, bends over backwards for Washington, and runs over the Swedish people.
Use of antibiotics in pigs on the rise in Denmark
DenmarkThis is the second year in a row that antibiotic use has increased in the country - while Sweden is moving in the opposite direction.
Norway enforces tougher measures for juvenile offenders
Norway“We must be clear that crimes have consequences. Juvenile sentences should not be optional", declared Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl.
Cartoons of the week
School shooting in Sweden: “Conflict between students that degenerated”
SwedenChildren as young as five or six attend the violence-affected school, where "security" is described as a keyword that permeates daily life.
One in ten Swedish preschools could soon close
SwedenSweden's low birth rate could lead to "more than a thousand preschools disappearing", according to economist Annika Wallenskog.
The power of Odin and Thor will be with you
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Sick leave due to mental health problems on the rise in Finland
FinlandIn 2023, nearly six million working days were lost - the equivalent of 26,000 full-time employees not working for an entire year.
Finland’s largest cathedral ends Latin Mass at the request of the Vatican
FinlandThe goal is to emphasize "the role of the cathedral as a model and symbol of unity for the whole local church".
National campaign to make Finland “free from racism”
Finland"Structural racism" in the country is said to be widespread and described as a "systemic problem".
Sweden: Quran burner charged with incitement against ethnic group
SwedenSalwan Momika has "made statements and handled a Quran in a manner intended to express contempt for Muslims because of their faith", the prosecutor said.
Sweden now the most multilingual country in the Western world
SwedenMore than 40% of all children and young people in Sweden now have a foreign background.
Sweden: Increase in underage violent offenders – cannot be charged
SwedenEven if the court finds that the child has committed murder or other serious crimes, no punishment can be imposed.
Fewer Swedes make ends meet – debt collection at record levels
Economy"If the trend continues, there could be more than ten million cases this year for the first time", says Fredrik Engström, chairman of the Swedish Debt Collection Agency.
Swedish Moderate party politicians: “Stores must stop accepting cash”
SwedenIf shops do not voluntarily comply, "the government must consider legislation to restrict the handling of cash", they urge.
Common to evict the mentally ill in Sweden
Sweden"I think our social safety net could be stronger. It should be possible to catch mentally ill people much earlier”, says Susanne Björkman Ragnarsson, head of the court.
Lidl starts selling vegetables grown with classical music in Sweden
SwedenThe grocery chain has decided to install sound systems that play classical music on its farms to encourage growth.
Sweden: Organized crime drains welfare coffers
Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
Sweden: One in two children are victims of bullying
Sweden"It is time to prioritize children's safety, both in school and in the digital environment. Safety is a prerequisite for knowledge and achievement", writes the Friends' Secretary General.
Swedish government gives money to ‘independent media’ – in Venezuela
SwedenExpressing deep concern that "Venezuela’s socialist regime is now doing everything it can to silence free speech and block oppositional voices".
The Swedish National Guard: “Extremely high number of stupid applications”
SwedenRecord interest - but about 10,000 dropped out when they realized what the mission entailed.
Sweden’s Children’s Rights Society reports record calls this summer
SwedenMental health is the most common reason for children contacting the organization, but many calls are also about violence, family conflict and crime.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
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