SwedenCharlie Weimers wants to "work with the United States and Israel to safely liquidate gang leaders in third countries".
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Sweden to “deter Russia” with new missile system
Sweden"Will also force the adversary to tie up defense resources to deal with the risk of an attack", declares Swedish defense minister Pål Jonsson (M).
Blinken awarded royal Swedish order for contributions to NATO membership
SwedenFormer NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is also among those rewarded for his efforts to integrate Sweden into the US-led military alliance.
Woman secures Stockholm apartment after record 41 years in housing queue
SwedenWhen Åsa Frigsarve joined the housing queue, Olof Palme was Sweden's prime minister.
Sweden Democrats clash with PM over support for anti-Semitism watchdog
SwedenSweden Democrats accuse SKMA of political bias, while Prime Minister Kristersson defends the group as essential in fighting anti-Semitism.
Karl Hedin: “The forestry giants are pushing to shoot more moose”
EnvironmentThe forestry entrepreneur believes the damage caused by moose is exaggerated in order to reduce the population and exploit the forest.
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Stockholm attacks linked to “satanic internet cult”
SwedenThe 14-year-old in custody is said to be part of a group that targets women and the elderly and wants to "create pure terror and panic in society".
Swedish minister rewarded with top job at World Bank
SwedenElisabeth Svantesson, Sweden's finance minister, becomes the new chair of the World Bank and IMF's Development Committee.
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.
Swedish government to dramatically reduce wolf population
EnvironmentOut of "consideration for people living and working in the vicinity of the wolf", the current wolf population of 375 animals will be reduced to just 170.
Swedish crypto exchange launches new cryptocurrency salary payment service
EconomyTrijo’s CEO, Arvid Börje Ramberg, sees this as a natural development as digital currencies gain broader acceptance.
Gangsters manipulate the Swedish mortgage market
SwedenCriminals use the proceeds of crime to buy houses or finance bank loans - which also risks pushing up house prices.
“Israel sacrificed its youth to wipe out Gaza” – Swedish Left Party branch
Sweden"I think Israel let it happen", reads the Facebook page of the Left Party Orust - but the local branch distances itself from the statement.
Iceland and Greenland join forces to improve Arctic air connectivity
Iceland"Together, we are creating new travel opportunities and strengthening the ties between our communities, from the Faroe Islands and Iceland to Greenland and on to Nunavut in northern Canada.".
Swedish government silent while Israel commits genocide – peace researcher
SwedenLindholm criticises the Swedish government for remaining passive in the face of reports of ethnic cleansing and mass murder of Palestinians.
Norwegian schools get tougher on digital devices
Norway“It is untenable that pupils can access content such as violence and pornography”, says education minister Kari Nessa Nordtun.
After tomato-throwing at Swedish Foreign Minister – Parliament may install plexiglass
SwedenSwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson “expects strong action” after onions and tomatoes were thrown at Maria Malmer Stenergard during a parliamentary debate.
70 Swedish military vehicles lost without a trace
Sweden"They may have gone to private individuals as a means of payment", says Jan Bohman, Head of Communications for the Southern Military Region.
Finland prepares for NATO’s largest-ever artillery drills in November
Finland"Finland already has a good level of interoperability within NATO, and this exercise will further enhance it", says the exercise's director colonel Mäkitalo.
340 employees to leave Northvolt
Economy"These tough decisions have to be made to secure the future of the company", says Shaneika Jeffreys, vice president of Unionen at Northvolt in Skellefteå.
Sweden gears up defense spending to protect “pressured” US-led “rules-based world order”
SwedenAllocates more than €17 billion to meet the expectations of the leadership of the increasingly isolated Western bloc.
Wood industry tycoon sues Swedish state: “The only way to get justice”
Sweden"There are good reasons to claim that the police and prosecutors have subjected Karl Hedin to a gross miscarriage of justice", says Swedish criminologist Leif GW Persson.
Swedish Government wants temporary surveillance law made permanent
SwedenWhen secret data interception was introduced, it was claimed to be a “temporary coercive measure” - now those in power want to extend the law and make it permanent.
Sweden on the verge of becoming technologically peripheral – think tank
Tech“Sweden is making a downward technological class journey”, says ECIPE director Fredrik Erixon, calling for billions in government investment.
Finland sees increase in unemployed immigrants
FinlandFinland has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU for people born outside the Union.
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