SwedenFollowing a number of high-profile cases of preschool staff surreptitiously photographing children, many preschools have introduced mobile phone bans.
The Nordics
Severed Baltic Sea communication cables prompt sabotage investigations
The Nordics“When a cable breaks, it raises questions as to why it happened [and] who might have a motive to do something like this”, says Tapio Frantti.
Soaring utility fees put pressure on Swedish households
Economy"These are unavoidable costs on monopoly-like markets".
Swedish police solve more murders
Sweden“We see that we are arresting more people, preventing more acts of violence... This is a development we are proud of, but we are far from finished”, says Johan Olsson, head of the National Operations Division.
After decades of mass immigration: Social Democrats want “strict Swedish migration policy”
SwedenAt the same time, it promises an "even distribution of new arrivals across the country" and an additional focus on "efforts to combat racism and discrimination.
Crown princess’s son arrested on rape charges
Norway"Several of his former girlfriends have come forward to say they have also experienced threats and harassment".
Danish farmers forced to pay carbon tax
Denmark"We will be the first country in the world to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture", says climate and energy minister Lars Aagaard.
Popular Swedish actor Allan Svensson passes away at 73
CultureKnown from some of the most classic Swedish TV series of the 90s, such as "Svensson, Svensson".
Too much free speech on X – Major Swedish newspaper DN leaves platform
TechEditor-in-chief Peter Wolodarski complains that "the climate on X has become more harsh and extreme" since Elon Musk took over.
Norwegian publisher pulls Selma Lagerlöf classic citing racist content
Culture"When I came to the sentence that he was transformed into a white man, I felt it like a punch in the stomach", says Halvor Moxnes, professor emeritus of theology.
Christian Democrats want stricter voting rules for immigrants in Sweden
Sweden“We allow people to vote in municipal elections quite easily. It can flip a majority in an entire municipality", argues Ebba Busch.
Soaring rent hikes in Sweden threaten to leave families homeless
Sweden“Can't eat my fill and can't go to the dentist. The pain threshold has been reached. Already having to cut back on food and essential care”, reads one of many testimonies.
Sweden invests heavily in air defense missiles
SwedenSweden, along with several other NATO countries, will spend €5.2 billion on 1,000 missiles for the Patriot air defense system.
Swedish Teachers’ Union warns: Our students can’t read
SwedenNot even students in prestigious university programs are able to manage reading their course materials anymore.
US media labels Russian orthodox church in Sweden a security threat
SwedenUS establishment media identifies a church in Västerås as a threat to Swedish national security.
Yellow kryptonite: Swedish politicians panic over bananas
Sweden"It is less appropriate that we have a minister who can be thrown off balance by the presence of a banana in the room", reads one of many critical voices.
Future of Icelandic town uncertain after volcanic eruptions
IcelandGrindavik has suffered six volcanic eruptions in the past year - and there is a risk that the eruptions will continue for decades.
Minister of Education self-critical on Sweden’s school digitalization
Sweden“I was definitely part of the experiment”, admits Lotta Edholm (L) and says a "complete turnaround" is now needed.
Inside the 2024 Helsinki book fair
Culture“The unbelievable diversity of the programme is the strength of the Helsinki Book Fair”, says Programme Director Ville Blåfield.
Norway apologizes to the Sámi: “A historic day”
NorwayThe Norwegian Parliament apologizes to the Sámi people for wrongs committed in the 19th and first half of the 20th century.
Helsinki moves to reclaim Finland’s largest ice hockey arena from Russian owners
FinlandDue to EU sanctions, the Russian owners have failed to meet outstanding rent payments amounting to 212,000 euros.
Swedish authorities revoke dentist’s license for needlessly pulling teeth
Sweden“All removed at once. Going to remove them all”, the dentist reportedly said, according to a patient who lost 20 teeth in a single visit.
Finland sees sharp decline in baptisms
FinlandThe Evangelical Lutheran Church is attracting fewer members and the number of children baptized has halved since 2000.
Swedish police seized criminals’ cars – just hours after new law
Sweden"The assessment made was that the cars had a significant value in relation to the owners' income".