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The Nordics
Teachers warn of violence in Stockholm primary schools
Sweden– There are threats ranging from 'I'll kill you' and 'I'll shoot you' to direct acts of violence, says Simon Sandström, the union's security officer.
Iceland seeks to reduce asylum intake
IcelandHope to "save money" and "better prioritize" available funds.
Swedish security police: “Sweden threatened from all sides”
Sweden– We must all learn to live with the deteriorating security situation, take it seriously and act, says Charlotte von Essen, head of the Swedish Security Service.
Swedish publisher jailed for libel
Sweden–A bizarre verdict. This is an attack on Swedish press freedom, said Kent Ekeroth, the site's founder.
Professor: “Swedish universities are like cults”
SwedenLike-mindedness is rewarded, but those who question it risk being slandered and bullied, according to Bo Rothstein.
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Norway suspends blood donation reform for gay men
Norway"This goes against the well-established precautionary principle of blood banks", says Chief Medical Officer Lise Sofie Nissen-Meyer.
Drug seizures in Sweden doubled in 2023
SwedenLast year, 11 tons of drugs were seized - mainly cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine.
Norwegian conservation decisions spark international outcry
Norway– This could damage both the marine ecosystem and fisheries resources in the area, says EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski.
Swedish police officers: We can’t handle the violence
SwedenEight out of ten police officers believe that there are not enough officers in the field to deal with the violence they face.
Swedish government may impose ID checks on trains and buses
Sweden"An important measure to stop the influx of illegal immigrants at the border," says the Sweden Democrats.
Estonia investigation will not be reopened
The Nordics"Nothing to indicate" a collision with a ship, an explosion or the commission of a crime, according to the prosecutor.
Inadequate knowledge of Swedish among a growing number of doctoral students
SwedenAbout 30 percent of the doctoral students at the University of Gothenburg speak little or no Swedish.
Billström: “Ukraine is Sweden’s top priority”
Sweden– Supporting Ukraine is our main task in the coming years, promises Sweden's foreign minister.
Immigration official suspected of selling residency permits
Sweden- The Migration Board is now considering whether to revoke the permit, according to the agency's chief legal officer.
Danish farmers to protest against carbon tax
DenmarkThreatens to block roads with "hundreds" of tractors if "this madness does not stop".
Alexander Stubb becomes Finland’s next president
FinlandThe liberal-conservative politician has called nuclear weapons a "guarantor of peace" and promises to do "whatever it takes" to support Ukraine.
Nordic postal operator Postnord wants to further extend delivery times
The NordicsThe postal giant has failed to meet the two-day service requirement - and wants to extend it to five days.
Fewer people want to go to war for Finland after NATO membership
FinlandThe defence minister wants to prohibit reservists from "opting out" of the military.
Sweden Under Siege: Daily blasts rock Swedish cities amid gang turmoil
SwedenSix explosions in six days - but no clear answers on how to stop the tide of violence.
Wind turbine blade broke in Finland
Finland– Pieces weighing thousands of kilograms could fall, says Timo Silvan, a firefighter on duty.
Swedish government considers introducing youth prisons
SwedenTogether with the Sweden Democrats, they want to overhaul the state child and youth care system and close down the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS).
Swedish media profile: “Israel cannot be accused of genocide”
Sweden"The notion of genocide means that Jews are seen as the new Nazis", warns Per Wästberg.
Sweden’s prisons on the brink: Inmates “taking over the wards”
Sweden– We are losing control. The inmates are more or less taking over the wards, says union leader Christer Hallqvist.
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