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.
The Nordics
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.
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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.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
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.
Finnish study: social media use tied to teen anxiety
FinlandGirls who were addicted to social media also experienced more fatigue and loneliness, according to a study conducted in Finland.
Danish candidates want to ban sweet-flavored ‘vapes’ in the EU
DenmarkSix out of 11 top candidates for the European elections want to ban the sale of sweet-tasting vapes.
Swedish politician calls for more ADHD prescribers as diagnoses continue to increase
Sweden"The increase has been among children, young people and adults and shows no signs of slowing down", says Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Kristersson’s National Day greeting: “Our duty to help Ukraine”
SwedenPraises the US-led NATO military alliance and continues to repeat the message that Sweden “will help Ukraine for as long as it takes”.
Nearly half of Swedish 10-year-olds report experiencing sexual harassment
Sweden45% of 10-year-olds say they have been sexually harassed.
Åkesson: “My Europe builds walls against population replacement”
Sweden“My Europe is building walls, against illegal immigration, against Islamism - against population exchange”, declares the Sweden Democrat leader.
Doctors: “Difficult to stop taking antidepressants”
Sweden“Medicine is often the only thing on offer and it puts a lid on emotional life,” explains psychiatrist Johan Stiernstedt.
Ulf Kristersson “expects” Israel to call off Rafah invasion
Sweden“Very worrying” that Israeli tanks have entered Rafah's city center, says the Prime Minister.
Sweden pledges unlimited support to Ukraine with largest military aid package to date
SwedenThe latest aid package is valued at SEK 13.3 billion and, according to the powers that be, will lead to “a temporary decline in Swedish defense capabilities”.
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