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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Swedish father of two murdered in front of his children
Sweden“He lived for his wife and children. It's unbelievable that he was murdered", said a family friend.
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.
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.
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