DenmarkFrom 2030, Danish farmers will have to pay climate tax per ton of CO2 emissions.
The Nordics
Possible royal ship grave found in Norway
NorwayMay have been a grave of the Viking king Bjørn Farmann, son of Harald Fairhair.
Swedish media bored with politicians’ pointless chatter at Almedalen
SwedenThe Swedish Almedalen week has been criticized for lack of substance and engagement from party leaders.
Survey: Only one-third of Swedish government officials would report illegal immigrants
Sweden28% of Swedish civil servants would be more likely to violate the reporting law if it were in force, according to a survey.
Four out of ten young Norwegians have had suicidal thoughts
Norway- I was surprised that it was so bad, says Adrian Lorentsson, head of the Norwegian youth mental health organization Mental Helse Ungdom.
Kristersson promises big investment in mass surveillance
Sweden"We are launching a major camera offensive", the Swedish Prime Minister proclaims, promising to "expand cameras throughout the country".
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Gothenburg’s administrative court halts Israel boycott
Sweden"There are strong reasons to believe that the board's decision to, among other things, stop purchasing products labeled with the origin of certain states is illegal", they write.
Three out of five Finns worry about the economy
Finland59% of the country's population worry about their finances at least once a month.
200 university employees support pro-Palestinian student protests
Sweden"When you see what is happening in Gaza with 5,000 students killed, the University of Gothenburg must be able to take a stand on this issue", says sociology professor Håkan Thörn.
US correspondent for major Swedish newspaper quits – fed up with dishonest US coverage
Sweden"The important thing is no longer that the texts are true and factual, but how they 'risk being perceived'", writes Malin Ekman in her resignation letter.
Swedish MP who voted against ‘gender swap’ bill punished by her party
Sweden"As punishment for voting against the legal gender change for 16-year-olds, I am leaving the Civil Affairs Committee", Ellen Juntti confirms.
Hundreds of Freemasons working in Swedish courts creates conflict of interest
SwedenThere are cases where judges, prosecutors, and attorneys are all members of the same local Masonic Lodge.
Police: Summer holidays increase the risk of children being recruited by criminal gangs
SwedenFewer activities and less contact with adults at school and during leisure time make it easier for children to be exploited.
Doctors warn of staff shortages this summer
Sweden"The lack of staff means that important care is not provided, but it also means that care is difficult to scale up in an acute crisis", says Sofia Rydgren Stale, President of the Swedish Medical Association.
Sweden’s Greens want to postpone DCA vote: “Ambiguity on Nuclear Weapons”
Sweden"The crucial issue for us is that nuclear weapons on Swedish soil are not dealt with in this treaty", emphasizes spokesperson Amanda Lind.
Sweden’s establishment media promotes criticized DCA agreement
SwedenAll major newspapers continue to trumpet the message that Sweden will be much "safer" with the US military on Swedish soil.
Royal Library to review ‘offensive’ material
SwedenThe Library sets up a Council for National Minorities.
The Black Swan: Controversial Danish documentary exposing organized crime premieres in Sweden
The NordicsThe documentary "The Black Swan" exposes corruption and the links between criminal gangs and the upper echelons of society.
OECD: Sweden ranks worst in Europe for classroom discipline
SwedenThe government is opening up to placing disruptive students in "emergency schools" to calm classrooms.
Study examines mental health benefits of starting school later in the day
SwedenHigh school students in Borås will be allowed to start at nine o'clock during the fall semester.
Poll: Swedes reject the DCA
SwedenAn overwhelming majority of Swedes do not want foreign powers to be allowed to place military and war material on Swedish military bases without Swedish supervision, a poll shows.
Official: City of Gothenburg to boycott Israel
Sweden"Tax money should not go to support occupying powers economically", states chairman of the municipal executive board.
Stronger alcohol sold in Finnish supermarkets
FinlandThe new law means that it is now legal to sell drinks with up to 8% alcohol in supermarkets.
Failure for the Sweden Democrats in the EU elections
SwedenThe Green Party looks set to become Sweden's third largest party in Brussels as only half of Swedes went to the polls.
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