DenmarkThe Ministry of Digital Affairs is initiating a transition to Linux and open source alternatives.
The Nordics
Sweden: Over 900 convicted individuals evade prison sentences
SwedenA survey by Swedish news agency Siren shows that wanted criminals are present in half of the country's municipalities.
Swedish climate extremists who blocked ambulance acquitted by Supreme Court
SwedenNot a threat to vital societal interests to demonstrate on the highway during rush hour, rules Sweden's Supreme Court.
Green Party economist: Good that fewer children are born in Sweden
SwedenPolitical measures to boost birth rates are "misguided", writes Swedish Green Party politician Lennart Olsen in the country’s largest daily.
Sweden’s Christian Democrats call for tax relief for families with children
SwedenHungary's nativity policy could serve as a model.
Almost total halt for imported berry pickers in Sweden
SwedenFrom over 5,000 applications approved by the Migration Agency in 2023 to fewer than 100 this year.
Swedish government to map immigrants’ opinions
Sweden"The results will serve as guidance for future integration effort", says the new integration minister Simona Mohamsson about the project.
Fewer shootings in Sweden — but bomb attacks have doubled
Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
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“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
Swedish mother on the population crisis: “Children are seen as troublesome”
SwedenAnna Björklund argues that our constant screen use has led us to view children as disruptive elements that many people prefer to avoid.
Sweden now free of battery cages for hens
Sweden"This is clear evidence that long-term and persistent advocacy work makes a difference", says Benny Andersson, Secretary General of Djurens Rätt.
Sweden faces declining birth rates – government launches inquiry into causes
SwedenSwedish Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed points out that today's dating culture often leads to casual relationships – and rarely results in family formation.
Swedish government investigator sees no need for national ban on begging
SwedenFormer Swedish Supreme Court Justice Krister Thelin nevertheless proposes that begging should be criminalized - in accordance with the government's directive.
Soaring weapons prices risk consuming Sweden’s NATO buildup
SwedenAs much of the world increases military spending, the arms industry is taking the opportunity to drive up prices.
Hundreds of gang members control Swedish crime from abroad
SwedenWhen gang leaders flee to Turkey or Dubai, Swedish police are forced to build new international partnerships.
Watchdog: Swedish food prices higher than justified
SwedenPoints to lack of competition as main cause behind price increases.
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.
Former Swedish politician convicted of sexual harassment of minor – avoids prison
SwedenThe district court dismisses the former Center Party top's explanation that he did not understand he was masturbating in front of a child.
Sweden Democrats leader supports continued strikes on Iran
Sweden"Continuing to eliminate leaders of this Islamist regime, that's a very effective way to bring about change", argues Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats.
Government aims to halve Sweden’s wolf population
Sweden"We have now reached a situation where wolves are actually affecting Swedish food production, and we cannot afford that", claims Peter Kullgren, Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs.
Swedish police ignored early warnings about Foxtrot – now 16 civilians are dead
SwedenA new documentary series reveals how a police investigation team identified Foxtrot early on - but dismissed the alarms.
Birthing pools gain popularity among Swedish women
SwedenBirth pools are becoming more common in Swedish regions.
Finns ate more meat last year
FinlandAt the same time, consumption of oat milk is increasing.
Power shortages threaten southern Sweden this winter
SwedenSvenska kraftnät warns of electricity shortages equivalent to seven nuclear power plants this winter – and imports from neighboring countries cannot solve the problem.
Widding’s new party wants to put Swedes first
Sweden“Swedish citizens should govern Sweden, not globalists in Davos or EU bureaucrats in Brussels", emphasizes the newly formed Sweden First party.