Sweden"These are areas that white middle-class Swedes have left or avoid", notes segregation researcher Emma Holmqvist.
The Nordics
Controversial mermaid statue removed: “Ugly and pornographic”
Denmark"Must naked women's breasts have a specific academic form and size to be shown publicly?" wonders the debate editor of Berlingske, a major Danish newspaper.
Swedish minister praises Israel’s destruction of Gaza: “Doing the whole world a service”
SwedenSweden's Deputy Prime Minister refuses to comment on Netanyahu's occupation plans - but praises the ongoing invasion.
Nordic countries unite on new major aid package for Ukraine
The Nordics"We stand by their side for as long as it takes, aid package after aid package", promises Swedish Integration Minister Simona Mohamsson.
British nationalist leader stopped at Arlanda – alleged to threaten Swedish values
SwedenDespite not being suspected of any crime, Mark Collett was detained for over 24 hours – and was subsequently deported due to his political views.
OpenAI opens data center in Norway
TechIn Norway, OpenAI is planning to establish one of Europe's largest AI data centers as part of the global Stargate project.
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Swedish home care warns: More elderly drinking excessively
SwedenMore and more home care recipients over 65 in Sweden have alcohol problems.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reported to police for child trafficking
SwedenA report regarding suspected human trafficking and serious document forgery has been filed by criminologist and former criminal investigator Jenny Rogneby.
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Homeschooling increases in Finland
Finland"Awareness has increased while problems in elementary school have increased", says Marjukka Saarnisto at the Swedish homeschooling association.
Wave of home burglaries hits southern Sweden
SwedenUnusually high number of home burglaries in July – up to 50 cases have been reported to police.
Swedish minister condemns Israel’s annexation plans for Gaza
Sweden"We strongly condemn any potential plans to annex Palestinian territory", says Swedish Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa.
Only one ambulance on duty in central Stockholm
Sweden"I would say it has never been as bad as it is now, not even during the pandemic", according to the chief safety representative for ambulance services.
Sweden Democrats’ “Sweden House” proposal now under government review
SwedenThe Swedish government is now tasking the National Board of Housing with developing proposals for type-approved small houses that can be built without building permits.
Sweden discovers strategic metals crucial for future technologies
SwedenThe deposit is estimated to be the largest of its kind within the EU - containing over 2.2 million tons of rare earth metals.
Historic downpour moves in over Denmark
The NordicsThe Danish Meteorological Institute warns of "extremely dangerous weather" as a powerful rain system is expected to move in over the country on Monday.
Five explosions reported in Malmö over the past week
SwedenMalmö, Sweden continues to be severely affected by explosive violence and police see a clear escalation.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Denmark moving away from Microsoft
DenmarkThe Ministry of Digital Affairs is initiating a transition to Linux and open source alternatives.
Sweden: Over 900 convicted individuals evade prison sentences
SwedenA survey by Swedish news agency Siren shows that wanted criminals are present in half of the country's municipalities.
Swedish climate extremists who blocked ambulance acquitted by Supreme Court
SwedenNot a threat to vital societal interests to demonstrate on the highway during rush hour, rules Sweden's Supreme Court.
Green Party economist: Good that fewer children are born in Sweden
SwedenPolitical measures to boost birth rates are "misguided", writes Swedish Green Party politician Lennart Olsen in the country’s largest daily.
Sweden’s Christian Democrats call for tax relief for families with children
SwedenHungary's nativity policy could serve as a model.
Almost total halt for imported berry pickers in Sweden
SwedenFrom over 5,000 applications approved by the Migration Agency in 2023 to fewer than 100 this year.
Swedish government to map immigrants’ opinions
Sweden"The results will serve as guidance for future integration effort", says the new integration minister Simona Mohamsson about the project.
Fewer shootings in Sweden — but bomb attacks have doubled
Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
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