Sweden“I was definitely part of the experiment”, admits Lotta Edholm (L) and says a "complete turnaround" is now needed.
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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.
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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".
Israel: Sweden Democrats must apologise for the Holocaust
Sweden"They must apologise for everything they have done, to the victims of the Holocaust and to the memory of the Holocaust", demands the Israeli ambassador.
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Norwegian priests skip Bible verse – criticized for “anxiety”
Norway“Underscores a trend over time where the church seems anxious and restrained in the way it communicates its own faith”, says historian Olav Rune Bastrup.
Convicted migrant rapist convicted of brutal mugging of Swedish elderly woman
SwedenInstead of helping the old injured woman, passing witnesses chose to flee the scene.
In the midst of genocide – Swedish politicians want to send arms to Israel
Sweden"This is a completely bizarre and out-of-touch move that undermines international law", says Kerstin Bergeå of the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society.
Women feel unsafe in Swedish rest stops
Sweden“Women's noticeably higher sense of insecurity thus becomes not only a traffic safety issue but also a matter of gender equality”, says the Swedish National Association M Sweden.
Real estate prices in Helsinki favor purchasers amid high demand
Finland“It’s definitely a buyer’s economy right now”, says Ella Bruneau, a prospective buyer.
Finland plans English-language curriculum and final exams for high schools
Finland“There’s a growing population of adolescents who don’t know enough Finnish or Swedish to attend compulsory upper secondary education”, says Tiina Tähkä of the Matriculation Examination Board.
Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months in prison for Koran burning incitement
Sweden"The contempt for an ethnic group must not clearly exceed the boundary for a factual and substantive discussion", says prosecutor Adrien Combier-Hogg.
Swedes will be poorer with Trump as president – former Swedish PM
Sweden"I am not among those who are enthusiastic supporters of Trump", the former Swedish Prime Minister said.
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Swedish court rejects claim for damages after vaccine documentary
Sweden“The state has not failed in its obligations”, according to the Court of Appeal, and Linda Karlström is instead forced to pay the state's legal costs.
More Danish children rely on sleep medication
Health“Increased pressure on pediatricians to give and recommend sleep medication” is pointed out as an explanation.
Swedish government halts wind farm projects citing national security concerns
Sweden"Building the projects in question in the Baltic Sea area would have unacceptable consequences for Sweden's military defense“, states the Minister of Defense.
Migration Minister: Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in Sweden
Sweden“I don't think it is unjustified to estimate that hundreds of thousands of people are living in Sweden without a permit”, says Johan Forssell (M).
Finland’s President Stubb meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Finland“Finland values the stable and constructive relationship with China”, says Alexander Stubb.
Norwegian princess’ husband accused of sexual assault
The Nordics“I asked him to stop but he didn't give in. He seemed absolutely determined to persuade me to have sex”, said the Swedish complainant.
Finnish hero dogs honored for life-saving acts
FinlandThe Finnish Kennel Club selects 17 dogs to receive the title “Hero Dog” after lifesaving efforts.
Despite election promises – Sweden’s government raises the electricity tax
SwedenHowever, Energy and Industry Minister Ebba Busch (KD) insists that reduced electricity tax “is still something we are striving for”.
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