The NordicsNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is deeply concerned about developments in Sweden and wants to stop the problem before Norway ends up in the same situation.
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Swedish government seeks mandatory deportation for prison sentences
Sweden"Sweden will have the toughest regulations in all of the Nordic countries", claims Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell.
Youth prisons for 13-year-olds to open this summer in Sweden
Sweden"When 13-14-year-olds are running around with automatic weapons, it must be met with the full force of society", states Henrik Vinge (Sweden Democrats).
Sweden accelerates space defense development – military satellites planned before 2030
SwedenSpace is emerging as a new arena for military activity and potential conflicts.
Denmark: Majority of gang criminals have non-European background
DenmarkNew Report: Strong overrepresentation of immigrants in Danish gang crime
A grim weekend for Sweden’s sense of safety
SwedenShootings in multiple locations and a suspected aggravated outdoor rape in Malmö.
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Young Swedes see alcohol as more dangerous than cannabis
SwedenResearchers agree with young people about alcohol's harmfulness – but still strongly advise against cannabis legalization.
Denmark criticizes new nuclear power plans in southern Sweden
Sweden"It is unfortunate that Sweden continues on this path and plans to build new reactors near Copenhagen," says the Social Democrats in Denmark.
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Save the Children: One in eight children in Sweden lives in poverty
SwedenGrowing child poverty is impacting children's living conditions and future opportunities.
Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland for the first time
Iceland"The first time a mosquito has been found on Icelandic soil", notes Icelandic entomologist Matthías Alfreðsson.
Swedish Liberals propose €200,000 for Pride crosswalks
SwedenThe tax-funded LGBTQ initiative was meant to show that Stockholm, Sweden is a "city for love, openness and inclusion", according to opposition city councilor Jan Jönsson.
Sharp increase in children suspected of murder plots in Sweden
SwedenMore shootings reportedly prevented – while increasingly younger people are drawn into gang violence.
Saab secures €50 million NATO contract for Spanish radar system
SwedenThis is the first time Saab's radar systems have been procured through NATO's procurement organization.
Growing number of Swedes living in poverty
Sweden"The ultimate safety net is being dismantled in Sweden", says Jonas Rydberg, Secretary General of Sweden's City Missions.
Danish People’s Party demands mass deportations: “We must get Denmark back”
Denmark"The most important issue of all is the issue of repatriations", says party leader Morten Messerschmidt.
Nearly 200 bombings in Sweden this year – despite record-high customs seizures
SwedenDuring the summer and fall, detonations involving hand grenades and homemade bombs have been dominant.
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Finns live longer than ever before
FinlandLife expectancy in Finland reaches new record levels, with Åland topping the list.
Iceland’s prime minister: “No own army in my lifetime”
IcelandKristrún Frostadóttir, Icelandic politician, instead wants the country to continue relying on the US-led military alliance NATO.
Finland was a European model – now homelessness is rising again
FinlandExperts warn that increasing numbers of young people are ending up on the streets and risk becoming trapped in permanent homelessness.
Majority in Iceland wants to separate church and state
IcelandSupport for breaking with the state church is strongest among young Icelanders and in Reykjavik.
Youth unemployment edges down in Sweden
SwedenMore young people are finding employment, but unemployment remains at a high level.
Interest in climate issues declining among young Swedish women
SwedenNew report shows changing political engagement among Sweden's young people.
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).
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