Sweden“He lived for his wife and children. It's unbelievable that he was murdered", said a family friend.
The Nordics
Icelandic government resigns – new elections in November
IcelandDisagreements and difficulties in working together are identified as the main reasons.
Swedish schools may be forced to report students
SwedenOn January 1, 2025, the obligation to share data with law enforcement will increase.
Sweden has lowest cash usage in the world
SwedenAt the same time, Sweden confidence in the cashless society is waning.
Sweden sees continued high immigration under Tidö government
SwedenFigures suggest that around 100,000 new residence permits will be issued in 2024.
Finnish supercomputer gets quantum upgrade
Science“We see great potential in quantum computing for accelerating innovation for the benefit of companies and the whole society”, says Pekka Pursula, Research Manager at VTT.
Cartoon of the week
Church of Sweden organizes international “trans conference”
SwedenProud to be "the world's only digital, international conference for Christian transgender people under 35".
Myth that older people use more cash
DenmarkThe use of cash is the same among younger and older Danes, according to a citizen survey.
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.
Norwegian professor: “Young and healthy people should take the covid vaccine”
NorwayHowever, the Norwegian Public Health Agency only recommends the covid-19 vaccine for certain risk groups.
Stockholmers feel unsafe at home
Sweden25% worry about shootings and 22% worry about explosions near their home.
Criminal gangs target swedish youth football clubs
Sweden"There have even been death threats", says Mikael Westerlind of Masthuggets football club in Gothenburg.
Record long queues for healthcare in Sweden
SwedenThe longest queues for health services since statistics began to be kept.
One in four Finns at risk of burnout
FinlandAt the same time, according to a survey by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, one in ten workers is classified as 'likely to be burnt out'.
Viking festival in Gudahagen
CultureCulture reporter Artist Razz visited the Viking fair at the sacred site in Näsum.
Icelandic summer the coldest in decades
IcelandThe average temperature during the summer was measured at between 8.3 and 8.4 degrees, the coldest since the 1990s.
Study: Money the biggest motivator for reducing food waste
EconomyWallet more important to Danes than the climate, says Copenhagen University study.
Half of Swedes think they will get divorced at least once
SwedenAt the same time, fewer Swedes are getting married.
Denmark “open to an international military intervention” in the Middle East
DenmarkDenmark is ready to help enforce a two-state solution, according to the prime minister.
Peter tried to recover Caritas’ body from the Estonia shipwreck – illegally stopped by authorities
SwedenTook matters into his own hands to bury his dead wife.
One in three Swedes worry about food shortages
EconomyMore than half of the respondents believe that Sweden will not be able to provide for its population in times of crisis.
More Swedes apply for debt restructuring – but most are rejected
Economy“Debt restructuring is not a shortcut, but a last resort”, says Per-Olof Lindh, Department Head at the Swedish Enforcement Authority.
Chat Control 2.0 backed by Swedish Justice Committee – again
SwedenThe ruling parties and the Social Democrats voted in favor of controversial EU mass surveillance legislation.
Swedish youth choose mobile phones over sex
SwedenMore than half of 18-24 year olds would rather give up sex than their mobile phone, according to a survey by Swappie.
Swedish gangs suspected of attacks in Iceland
The Nordics"A multinational gang based in Sweden is suspected of setting fire to a police car", says Justice Minister Gudrún Hafsteinsdóttir.
Finland
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