Sweden“A very important milestone. Not only for Sweden and in our nuclear power history, but also to set the image for the rest of the world", says Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
The Nordics
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
Swedish Center Party official facing child sexual misconduct charges
SwedenFormer regional councillor Gustav Hemming is suspected of masturbating in front of children on Stockholm public transport.
New research on the bovaer supplement amid a wave of criticism
DenmarkThere are concerns about how the methane-reducing additive may affect animals and their welfare in the longer term.
Swedish Armed Forces unveil drone swarms: “Can be as many as needed”
SwedenPossible to equip large groups of unmanned aerial vehicles with weapons in the future and use them in war operations.
Swedish defense minister: “Supporting Ukraine is a duty – not a choice”
SwedenThe “rules-based world order” must be defended at all costs, according to Sweden's defense minister.
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Danish farmers protest against climate taxes and bovaer
DenmarkSince the beginning of the year, all dairy farms in Denmark with more than 50 cows must use methane-reducing supplements in their feed.
Young Icelanders want to ban whaling
IcelandAt the same time, older generations are much more hesitant about a ban.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Swedish PM: “Must prepare for war if we want peace”
Sweden“Sweden is not at war - but it's not at peace either,” the Prime Minister declares, stressing that we must "plan for the worst".
Swedish municipality pays damages to bullied student
SwedenThe boy was subjected to bullying and abuse throughout his secondary school years. He now receives €7800 in damages.
Labradors most popular in Finland
FinlandIn total, 317 different dog breeds were registered in the Kennel Club register in 2024.
Reports: Denmark considers increasing US control over Greenland
DenmarkThe Danes do not want to sell the island - but are said to be willing to “discuss any other US proposal”.
Sweden: Despite “paradigm shift” – mass immigration to continue in 2024
SwedenAlmost 100,000 residence permits were granted last year - despite Kristersson's promises to tighten migration policy.
Sweden buys German tanks for €2 billion
Sweden“An absolutely necessary investment” when the Swedish army is to double in size, says Minister of Defense Pål Jonson (M).
Sweden: Massive queues for electric cars in the snowstorm
SwedenSeveral hundred meters of queue to charge the electric car at stations in Dalarna.
Swedish food prices soar – up 25 percent in three years
EconomyLast year, prices of almost 36,000 food products increased - and coffee has not been this expensive for over 50 years.
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.
Eagle S anchor found in the Gulf of Finland
The Nordics“It has been handed over to the Finnish authorities,” says Swedish Navy Press Officer Jimmie Adamsson.
Sweden sets new records in cocaine seizures
SwedenSweden is expected to become an increasingly important transit country in the drug trade.
Denmark updates national coat of arms – removes claims to Sweden
The Nordics“This is one of the biggest disputes in Scandinavian history and it has had bloody consequences... Tens of thousands of people have died", says Professor Dick Harrison.
Sweden to increase repatriation grant to €31,000 for each returning migrant
Sweden“It is a modest expense compared to the significant costs of poor integration”, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
Wildlife bridges – a Swedish environmental success story
EnvironmentNew wildlife bridges effectively reduce wildlife accidents on Swedish roads, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
Professor: Declining birth rate could mean “population collapse”
Sweden"It will change the world completely in the next 50 years", says economics professor Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde.
Swedish PM: Israel’s attacks must be investigated
SwedenThe Prime Minister is waiting to assess whether the hospital attacks in Gaza are compatible with international law.
Key legislative changes in Sweden for 2025
SwedenAnonymous witnesses, a new working tax credit and a lower limit for free dental care are some of the laws that will come into force this year.
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