SwedenThe idea is to borrow seeds in the spring and return new seeds in the fall.
The Nordics
School shooting in Finland – several children injured
FinlandA 12-year-old suspected perpetrator of the crime has been arrested.
Eat ze bugs: Södertälje municipality serves caterpillars for lunch
Sweden"It's like minced chicken", says Sara Seing, head of nutrition for the city of Södertälje.
Increase in lethal violence in Sweden last year
SwedenAt least 88 men and 33 women were killed in Sweden in 2023.
Land owner gains rights to meteorite
SwedenThe meteorite landed in the forest estate of Johan Benzelstierna of Engeström in December 2020, but was found by geologists.
Iceland introduces road tax for electric cars
Iceland– We see that tax revenues are decreasing as more and more of the vehicle fleet is electrified, says transportation researcher Anders Roth.
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Swedish police acquire new non-lethal weapons
SwedenThe rubber bullet will be used during riots or other "dangerous and complex situations."
Stockholm construction industry infiltrated by criminals
SwedenWidespread fraud, with sick people and illegal immigrants exploited to do dangerous work for little pay.
Swedish alcohol consumption fell in 2023
SwedenIn total, the equivalent of 8.6 litres of pure alcohol was consumed per person aged 15 and over.
Danish party leader: “New citizens must recognise Israel”
DenmarkAnyone shouting pro-Palestinian slogans should also be rejected, says Inger Støjberg, because Israel "has a very special status".
Sweden: Third of foreign students ‘disappear’
Sweden– It's getting really uncomfortable, says a source at the Swedish Migration Agency, amid rumours of human trafficking and prostitution.
Swedish Riksbank deputy governor calls for law to protect cash
Sweden– Legislation is now needed to ensure that it will still be possible to pay with cash in Sweden, says Aino Bunge, deputy governor of Sweden's central bank Riksbanken.
Peace researcher: “Sweden’s defence ministry makes us a vassal state of Washington”
SwedenWarns that "US personnel will be able to act outside of Swedish law" - and that Sweden is "giving up its independence".
105 million dead salmon on Norwegian farms
NorwayInfectious diseases and injuries from delousing led to a record number of salmon deaths last year.
9 out of 10 Swedes eat meat
Sweden– Several vegan influencers are coming out as carnivores, citing their health as the reason for their conversion, says Isabel Moretti, CEO of Swedish Meat.
Danish armed forces NATO initiative: Spend half a million Danish crowns on comedy podcast
Denmark– It falls under recruitment, and the costs of recruitment are included in the overall Danish defence economy, comments defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
Eat ze bugs: Insects served to unwitting Swedish schoolchildren
SwedenA school in Södertälje has replaced traditional taco meat with "climate-smart" caterpillars.
Tesla’s Sweden manager: “No internal pressure for collective bargaining agreements”
Sweden– Since it is voluntary and our employees have excellent benefits and pay that they are happy with, we have used our legal right not to sign, says Jens Stark.
Another volcanic eruption in Iceland
IcelandIt broke out on Saturday and is still going on - but it has calmed down a bit.
Danish minister of culture: “We need more statues of women”
DenmarkA special committee is tasked with planning the creation and placement of more female statues.
More Swedish children call Bris helpline – worried about school, self-harm, violence
SwedenMany of the conversations were about gang crime and how the children were worried about their own lives or the safety of their family members.
New national stadium planned in Iceland
IcelandThe goal is to host the men's handball world championship in 2029 or 2031.
Icelandic politicians back euthanasia bill
IcelandKatrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir of the Progressive Party describes the issue of assisted suicide for the terminally ill as "a matter of the heart".
Finnish government plans to tax electric cars more heavily
Finland– The taxation of electricity needs to be reviewed. Those who drive electric cars will be taxed more in the future, says Finland's finance minister Riikka Purra.
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