SwedenSwedish dairy cows may also be confined indoors during the summer.
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Finnish coffee roastery creates ‘AI coffee blend’
FinlandKaffa Roastery in Helsinki has launched a coffee blend developed with the help of artificial intelligence.
Gangsters have love affairs with Swedish police officers
SwedenThis is dangerous for democracy. People risk losing faith in society, says Martin Valfridsson, head of special investigations.
Gang leaders in Sweden often escape punishment
SwedenDon't have to serve time for buying sex, guns, and drugs - as long as they're convicted of more serious crimes.
Finnish high school encourages pen and paper
Finland"The idea is to create an opportunity to get away from the screens", says teacher Martin Nugent.
Despite inflation – Swedish drug prices at record lows
SwedenWhile many major product categories have skyrocketed in price in recent years, several types of drugs have become cheaper.
Sweden Democrats third most pro-Israel party in the EU
SwedenSweden Democrat MEP Charlie Weimers says he is "proud that the Sweden Democrats are the third most pro-Israel party in the entire European Parliament".
Author Jan Guillou slams Sweden’s defense agreement with the US as “Surrender Document”
Sweden"Now we are prisoners under contract on board the aircraft carrier, not knowing where we are going and having no say in the matter", the author says.
Norwegian government: “We failed children during the covid crisis”
Norway"We have to assume that this is related to the pandemic", says Kjerkol.
Finnish government wants to tighten immigration rules
FinlandMaking it harder to obtain citizenship and reducing benefits are two of the proposals.
Swedish retirees order stun guns to defend themselves
SwedenOlder people say they feel unsafe and want to be able to defend themselves and their family members.
City of Norrköping to invest in camera surveillance
SwedenIt is hoped that more surveillance cameras will reduce crime. A survey will now be carried out to determine which locations can be monitored.
RFSL: “We are seeing increased resistance at all levels”
SwedenExperiencing an increasing "questioning of our cultural expressions" - including "drag queens reading stories to children".
Sweden’s Riksdag passes controversial gender identity law
SwedenSD leader Jimmie Åkesson calls the result "deplorable" and emphasizes that he is "incredibly disappointed" in Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's Moderate Party.
Researcher criticizes Sweden’s new gender reassignment law: “Not based on science”
SwedenJovanna Dahlgren points out that many people seeking treatment for gender dysphoria have autism or are experiencing temporary identity crises.
Four out of five Finns are in favor of active euthanasia
FinlandCitizens' initiatives want the Finnish government to pass a law on the introduction of euthanasia.
Unusually little sunshine this winter in Sweden
SwedenA fifth less sunshine than usual, and Gothenburg was less sunny than Stockholm.
Eight out of ten physicians affected by cuts
SwedenA large majority are also concerned that the cuts will lead to reduced access and quality of care in Sweden.
Fire ravages Copenhagen’s cultural landmark Børsen
DenmarkSeveral individuals, including former minister Brian Mikkelsen, reportedly entered the fire at Børsen to save valuable artworks.
Zara employees are timed in the bathroom
Sweden– You have to be like a puppet. You are not allowed to say what you think or feel. You are their slave, explains a former employee.
Foreign women rarely seek mental health care in Norway
NorwayImmigrant women from EU countries, Eastern Europe, and East and Southeast Asia are the least likely to seek psychiatric help.
Government mail goes digital in Finland
FinlandThe goal is to save money and streamline government.
Swedish police chief calls for ‘moral education’ to curb shootings.
Sweden– I think we should introduce the subject of ethics and morals in schools from pre-school, says Swedish police commissioner Carin Götbland.
Pakistanis faking their way to asylum in Norway
NorwayPose as Afghans to facilitate the granting of asylum.