FinlandFinnish mining company Endomines plans sevenfold production increase by 2030 – new gold discoveries near Russian border believed to be worth billions of euros.
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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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The Church of Sweden organizes a “march of grief” for the climate
SwedenDemonstrating alongside groups such as "Climate Action," "Greta's Elders," and "Rebel Moms".
Ukrainian weapons factory in Denmark – citizens barred from appeals
Denmark"We will ensure that it remains safe for citizens to live in the area", promises Mads Skau, mayor of Haderslev, Denmark.
Children tricked into sending nude photos – then extorted for money
Sweden"The affected children often don't want to tell anyone because they feel so much guilt and shame".
Swedish politicians refused to receive migrants – face prosecution
Sweden"This is uncharted territory, we need to establish precedent about what applies", argues the senior prosecutor.
Counterfeit Labubu dolls seized at Scandinavian customs
The Nordics"A doll can cost up to around €550," explains Per Kristian Grandahl from Norwegian customs.
Stubb’s warning: “We will lose to the global South”
Finland"We are trying to preserve the remnants of the old world order", emphasizes Finland's president, who wants to see a changed Western foreign policy.
Malmö schools to block social media
SwedenInstagram, Snapchat and TikTok are among the platforms being blocked from school computers.
Swedish preschool chain extracts millions – children get less butter
Sweden"We need to think about how much butter we have on the sandwiches as well as the amount of toppings", it states in the protocol about the children's meal routines.
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