Finland“Organized crime has a strong position in Finnish business”, it states, and almost all sectors are deemed to be affected.
The Nordics
Swedish restaurateur suspended from bank after ten years – no explanation given
Sweden“It's so sick that you can be treated this badly as an entrepreneur in Sweden”, says Linda to The Nordic Times.
Sweden Democrats to Syrians celebrating the Islamists’ victory: “Go home”
Sweden“There are a lot of people in Sweden who are destructive Islamists”, says the party's spokesperson on migration policy.
Danish students most affected by bullying in the Nordic countries
The NordicsHalf of Danish fourth graders experience bullying on a weekly or monthly basis.
Finland celebrates Independence Day
FinlandAmid ongoing political tensions in the country, President Stubb and his wife deemed it fitting to select "Together" as the theme for this year's Independence Day Gala.
Knifeman arrested at home of Swedish crown princess
SwedenHe was also reportedly carrying handcuffs, duct tape, a protective mask and a fake gun.
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Sweden’s Foreign Minister: “We must prepare for confrontation with Russia”
SwedenMeanwhile, the NATO Secretary General claims that “Putin is not interested in peace” and calls for even more weapons for Ukraine.
Norwegian deep-sea mining halted
Norway“The government rushed ahead, ignoring warnings from experts about significant knowledge gaps”.
Push to reintroduce banned weapons divides Sweden’s government
SwedenWants to leave international agreements banning the use of the controversial weapons.
Sweden must deport many more – SD youth leader
Sweden"We need to stop more people coming to Sweden, but we also need to start getting people out", says Denice Westerberg.
Norwegian public service bleeds – 90 jobs cut
Norway"We will implement a hiring freeze, refrain from replacing retiring employees, and allow our employees to apply for severance pay".
Reading comprehension declines among Swedish ninth graders
Sweden“The fact that we have 25% coming into adulthood who are basically functionally illiterate is a big problem”.
Sweden plans to restrict new citizenships “to the extent possible”
SwedenThe government is criticized for the lack of concrete measures, and it is unclear whether there will actually be any significant difference compared to the past.
Swedish prisoners could be sent to Estonia
SwedenSwedish prisoners can be sent to Estonia instead - and there seem to be big savings to be made in such an arrangement.
Swedish researcher: Evidence points to deliberate mass killings in Gaza
SwedenPeace researcher Lisa Hultman states that Israel's violence against Gaza civilians is extreme and likely deliberate.
Swedish MP pushes for accountability on mRNA vaccine risks
SwedenElsa Widding calls on the government to investigate the negative health effects of mRNA vaccines and to stop the use of the technology until this is clarified.
More young people die from drugs in Finland
Finland“This is more than ever before in the entire history of measurement", says Kati Taskinen at Statistics Finland.
84-year-old Swedish woman raped by home care staff: “Municipality didn’t care”
Sweden“I would feel that I still have my human dignity if they had just apologized", says the victim.
Baltic leaders step up support for Ukraine
The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Anonymous person donates record Viking treasure in Sweden
HistoryThe treasure is the largest ever found in the county of Jönköping.
Swedish researcher: “Do we want to start a world war before we negotiate?”
Sweden“The Swedish people have been fed the idea that the West must and can 'win' over Russia - without any sharp counter-questions about what is meant by victory”.
Swedish MP: “What’s wrong with our defense minister?”
Sweden“Unless Pål Jonson immediately stops his destructive agenda, we may soon be able to add a bombed-out Sweden to the list”.
Swedish public employees do not have to report illegal immigrants
SwedenSocial services, schools and healthcare workers do not have to report illegal migrants to the police, according to a government report.
Finland: No screen time for young children
FinlandIn addition, young people should wait until they are 16 to use social media, according to new Finnish guidelines.
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