FinlandThe Finnish Kennel Club selects 17 dogs to receive the title “Hero Dog” after lifesaving efforts.
The Nordics
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”.
Jewish lobby group continues to boycott Sweden’s Left Party
Sweden“Need to see action taken against people who have expressed anti-Semitic views or supported terrorist organizations”, says the President of the Jewish Central Council.
Deport individuals who glorify terrorism – Swedish migration minister
Sweden“They should simply choose to live somewhere other than Sweden", says Johan Forssell (M).
Swedish homeowners protest against the “energy fiasco”
Sweden“Should my daughter have to sleep in overalls so that I can afford both food and electricity?” asks Mikael from Enköping.
Christian Democrat MEP: New citizens must be loyal to Israel
Sweden“To even get a Swedish citizenship, it should be required that the person who wants to become a Swedish citizen also recognizes the right of the State of Israel to exist”, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe.
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Swedish PM Kristersson gives hundreds of millions to Ukraine’s military
Sweden“An effective and swift way to support Ukraine”, the Prime Minister claimed when the latest in a series of Swedish aid packages was presented.
Jonathan sues the Swedish state after being wrongly declared dead
Sweden“I'm going to the district court to get the law changed so that this doesn't happen to more people”, he explains.
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Fifth of Icelandic preschool staff are foreign-born
IcelandThe number of foreign childcare workers in the country has increased in recent years.
Internal Tensions surge as Swedish Social Democrats slam Andersson’s “top-down” leadership
SwedenMany fear that without a shift, the party risks losing the next election.
New SVT boss: Should be “a constructive and reassuring force”
Sweden"It will be my role, together with the staff, to ensure that SVT continues to earn the public’s time and trust", says Anne Lagercrantz.
The architect behind the Swedish inflation target: “Not scientifically grounded”
Sweden“We had to come up with an inflation target... We didn't think it was an eternal truth”, admits Thomas Franzén, former Deputy Governor of the Riksbank.
Sweden falls in equality index
Sweden"Current tax policies benefit the very richest, while those living in poverty have to bear the greatest burden", says Oxfam's Secretary General.
Norwegian government: 15-year age limit on social media
Norway“Will have an enormous impact on children's lives”, says Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe.
Church of Sweden rejects proposed bride handover ban
SwedenThe Church Council votes down the Social Democrats' proposal to ban the tradition of the bride being led to the altar by her father.
Swedish unemployment continues to rise – government to invest in vocational education
Economy"The Swedish labor market has long suffered from a mismatch, with employers looking for skills while many are unemployed".
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Sweden Democrat leader wants to set up Swedish-Israeli hit squad
SwedenCharlie Weimers wants to "work with the United States and Israel to safely liquidate gang leaders in third countries".
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.
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.
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