FinlandThe defence minister wants to prohibit reservists from "opting out" of the military.
The Nordics
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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Swedish district court rent payments go to identified gang members
SwedenThe property is owned by a group of companies with direct links to the notorious Södertälje criminal network.
Swedish state radio SR shuts down Russian broadcasts and lays off staff
Sweden180 employees will be laid off and the position of "climate correspondent" will be eliminated.
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“Being PC has become lame”
SwedenYoung people's political attitudes have changed significantly over the past two years, according to the latest Youth Barometer report.
Norway and Sweden at odds over UN funding
The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Ruthless companies ‘compete’ for Norwegian anti-prize
NorwayAccused of exploiting young people's insecurities, Meta and Shein are nominated for this year's 'Golden Barbie' award.
Work-related fatalities increase in 2023
SwedenThe number of reported occupational accidents in Swedish workplaces also increased by 14% compared with the previous year.
Lund University employees allege harassment over Palestine advocacy
SwedenStudents at Lund University who have taken a stand for Palestine report being harassed.
More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
Major Swedish trade union’s chief lawyer for 10 years lacked law degree
Sweden"He built his career on a lie", thunders the IF Metall's newspaper Dagens Arbete.
Israeli ambassador: “Swedish artists reward Hamas”
SwedenThe fact that 1000 Swedish artists are calling for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest does not sit well with Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman.
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First ‘non-binary’ priest ordained in Norway
NorwayAlex Ramstad Døsvik hopes to help the Norwegian church "accommodate more diversity".
1000 Swedish artists: “Throw Israel out of Eurovision”
Sweden"10,000 dead children and a genocide investigation means it is no longer a political issue. It is a moral issue", says popular singer Eric Saade.
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson on ‘secret’ visit to Israel
SwedenWants to "deepen" relations with the Netanyahu government and support Israel during the current war.
Stubb and Haavisto advance in Finnish presidential election
Finland– We made it to the finals! But you know what, the battle has only just begun, exclaims liberal-conservative candidate Alexander Stubb.
Pierre Schori: “Insane Swedish NATO process”
SwedenThe former UN ambassador describes it as a "process of humiliation" in which Sweden kowtowed to Erdogan's pressure.
Police officers threatened in their free time
Sweden11% of Swedish police officers have experienced threats, violence or harassment in their free time in the past year.
127 Swedish government agencies hit by cyber attack
SwedenThe Defense Intelligence Agency and the Psychological Defense Agency are among those affected.
Rising crime rate in Sweden
SwedenMore than 1.5 million crimes were reported in Sweden last year.
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