SwedenAbout a third of products were more expensive in October than in September, with Ica raising prices the most.
The Nordics
Neutrality on Israel sparks protests against Icelandic government
IcelandProtesters at the prime minister's residence call for a condemnation of Israeli bombings in Gaza.
Swedish government launches new campaign for covid vaccination
SwedenAlso recommended for pregnant women, the formula is said to be "updated for the season".
Swedish crime report: Children part of gangsters’ tactics
SwedenMiddle school children are recruited by professional criminals - and often by other children.
Reading declines in Sweden
Sweden46% of men in Sweden have not read a book in the last year.
Mass deaths at Norwegian salmon farm
NorwayTens of thousands of salmon lay dead on the bottom - but farming giant Lerøy was slow to report it.
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Sweden Democrat MP: “Swedes must choose Israel”
SwedenAccording to Jomshof, anyone who does not support the "democracy of Israel" automatically supports the "terrorists of Hamas".
Antibiotic use on the rise in Denmark
DenmarkThe use of antibiotics in Danish hospitals has increased by 24% in the last 10 years.
Iceland experiences steepest birth rate decline since 1800s
IcelandA similar trend can be observed in Sweden and Norway.
Hundreds of volunteers try to save the coast from oil
SwedenThousands of birds injured and coastlines completely covered in thick oil after the Marco Polo ship leak.
Swedish international law expert: “Displacing Palestinians a war crime”
Sweden"It would violate their human rights and international humanitarian law", says professor Pål Wrange.
Kicked out of bank after 30 years – deposited “too much” cash
Sweden"Banks deliberately break the law to get rid of unprofitable customers", says lawyer.
Illegal culling methods exposed at Sweden’s largest chicken facility
SwedenBirds are spun or trampled to death without adequate anesthetization.
Censorship of the Israel-Palestine conflict draws attention in Norway
Norway"Could affect Norwegian democracy", says Tobias Judin from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority.
Survey: Finns feel less secure
FinlandThe same survey also shows widespread bitterness towards society among young people.
Carl Bildt appointed to review Swedish intelligence services
SwedenThe globalist-oriented profile will be a "special investigator" for the government, announces Defense Minister Pål Jonson.
Privacy protection authority criticizes proposed DNA registry
SwedenPoints out that the government's proposal violates the Swedish constitution.
Koran burner Salwan Momika ordered to leave Sweden
SwedenFaces deportation after providing false information during his residency application process.
Turkey postpones Sweden’s NATO application
SwedenHungary also pauses the process - calls for "explanation" of Swedish criticism of Hungarian democracy.
US to gain access to Swedish military bases
Sweden"It is a deterrent to war and a stabilizer", argues Defense Minister Pål Jonsson.
Sharp rise in youth violence in Oslo
NorwayMigrant youth are the majority of repeat offenders under 18.
Norwegian bank portrays AI-generated “Harald” as real in ad
NorwayPromise to use a "real customer" next time, says Sparebank 1 communications director Siv Stenseth
Swedish unemployment insurance membership at record high
SwedenMore than 3,932,000 Swedes are now members of the various unemployment insurance funds.
Sweden tops northern Europe in organized crime
SwedenThe level of organized crime in Sweden now rivals that of Southern Europe.
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