Sweden“We need to prepare to take care of fallen soldiers", says Katarina Evenseth from the Gothenburg Burial Society.
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One third of Danes use AI
DenmarkGenerative AI tools are used both in the workplace and for educational purposes.
Princess Estelle wishes everyone a happy Lucia
Sweden“Happy Lucia morning from Haga!”, writes the the Swedish Royal Court.
Stockholm politician masturbated in front of children – may receive millions in compensation
SwedenProminent Center Party politician Gustav Hemming may receive €1.3 million in taxpayer funds after resigning amid a pedophilia scandal.
Swedish army chief wants Sweden to prepare for war with Russia
SwedenRussia is "waging war not only against Ukraine but the collective West," says Lindfors, who is called an "exceptionally fanatical NATO supporter.
Threats and harassment common at Swedish universities
SwedenMost often, the perpetrator is a student at the institution – but it is also common to be victimized by researchers and teachers.
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Economics writer on the European electricity market: “A failed joke”
EconomySwedish economics writer Andreas Cervenka notes the soaring prices and calls the electricity market “a failed joke”.
Credit giant Klarna fined $43M for violating money laundering rules
SwedenKlarna failed to meet requirements for risk assessment and customer due diligence, according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
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.
SSAB: Wishing Merry Christmas is exclusionary
SwedenThe Swedish state-owned steel giant's employees are instead encouraged to say “happy holidays” to “ensure that everyone feels included and respected”.
Thousands of Finnish companies linked to organized crime
Finland“Organized crime has a strong position in Finnish business”, it states, and almost all sectors are deemed to be affected.
Swedish restaurateur suspended from bank after ten years – no explanation given
Sweden“It's so sick that you can be treated this badly as an entrepreneur in Sweden”, says Linda to The Nordic Times.
Sweden Democrats to Syrians celebrating the Islamists’ victory: “Go home”
Sweden“There are a lot of people in Sweden who are destructive Islamists”, says the party's spokesperson on migration policy.
Danish students most affected by bullying in the Nordic countries
The NordicsHalf of Danish fourth graders experience bullying on a weekly or monthly basis.
Finland celebrates Independence Day
FinlandAmid ongoing political tensions in the country, President Stubb and his wife deemed it fitting to select "Together" as the theme for this year's Independence Day Gala.
Knifeman arrested at home of Swedish crown princess
SwedenHe was also reportedly carrying handcuffs, duct tape, a protective mask and a fake gun.
Sweden’s Foreign Minister: “We must prepare for confrontation with Russia”
SwedenMeanwhile, the NATO Secretary General claims that “Putin is not interested in peace” and calls for even more weapons for Ukraine.
Norwegian deep-sea mining halted
Norway“The government rushed ahead, ignoring warnings from experts about significant knowledge gaps”.
Push to reintroduce banned weapons divides Sweden’s government
SwedenWants to leave international agreements banning the use of the controversial weapons.
Sweden must deport many more – SD youth leader
Sweden"We need to stop more people coming to Sweden, but we also need to start getting people out", says Denice Westerberg.
Norwegian public service bleeds – 90 jobs cut
Norway"We will implement a hiring freeze, refrain from replacing retiring employees, and allow our employees to apply for severance pay".
Reading comprehension declines among Swedish ninth graders
Sweden“The fact that we have 25% coming into adulthood who are basically functionally illiterate is a big problem”.
Sweden plans to restrict new citizenships “to the extent possible”
SwedenThe government is criticized for the lack of concrete measures, and it is unclear whether there will actually be any significant difference compared to the past.
Swedish prisoners could be sent to Estonia
SwedenSwedish prisoners can be sent to Estonia instead - and there seem to be big savings to be made in such an arrangement.
Swedish researcher: Evidence points to deliberate mass killings in Gaza
SwedenPeace researcher Lisa Hultman states that Israel's violence against Gaza civilians is extreme and likely deliberate.
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