FinlandThe goal is to save money and streamline government.
The Nordics
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.
New Sweden: Father shot in the head in front of his son
SwedenThe immigrant criminal gang could not stand being contradicted and shot the father in front of his 12-year-old son, according to witnesses.
Study: Sugar tax would not affect Finnish consumers
Finland– Based on the research results, I would not recommend introducing a health tax, advises research professor Tuomas Kosonen.
Swede named as potential papal candidate
SwedenAnders Arborelius became Sweden's first cardinal - now Le Figaro Magazine highlights him as a potential pope.
The Swedish government expels Chinese journalist
Sweden– I think this violates the European Convention on Human Rights, says the journalists's lawyer.
Swedish girls more depressed than boys
Sweden37% of the girls often feel sad or depressed - compared to 13% of the boys.
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Danish man convicted for “racist” jokes
Denmark"There are comedians in Denmark and all over the world making the same jokes," the 28-year-old argued in his defense.
Swedish man wrongfully declared dead – denied compensation
SwedenThe Chancellor of Justice finds that the Swedish Tax Agency acted correctly in declaring the man, who was very much alive, dead.
Norway could introduce age limits on social media platforms
NorwayElectronic identification systems are highlighted as another possible measure by the government.
Doubling of working retirees in Sweden
SwedenAt the same time, the proportion of older people actively looking for work is twice as high today as it was ten years ago.
Norway to boost conscription to 13,500 by 2036
Norway– We will need more people with professional military experience in the future, says defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
Swedes can borrow seeds from local seed libraries
SwedenThe idea is to borrow seeds in the spring and return new seeds in the fall.
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.
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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.
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.
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