SwedenGothenburg's red-green government prepares program for Biskopsgården – "The inspiration is the traditional garden city".
The Nordics
LGBTQ-critical top politician in court of appeal
FinlandAdvocated biblical views on homosexuality.
Psychological Defense Agency’s mandate extended
SwedenSupposed to combat "information bias" linked to the Koran burnings.
Popular criminologist: “Put Koran burners in jail”
Sweden"We can forget about NATO membership as long as this goes on", Leif GW Persson comments.
Left: Introduce “oligopoly tax” for banks
SwedenWants a temporary 50% tax on what it calls "excess profits," according to party leader Dadgostar's statement.
Food prices unlikely to fall
Sweden"The higher price levels we are now experiencing will continue for the time being," says Carl Eckerdal, chief economist at the Swedish Food Federation.
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Lars von Trier: “Russian Lives Matter”
DenmarkDenounces the Danish government's donation of F-16s to Kiev.
The “boxer” on the attack on the Koran burner: “It was prearranged”
SwedenNew questions are being raised about Iraqi Koran-burner Salwan Momika.
Danes largely unaware of US role in Wuhan research: Voxmeter poll
DenmarkOnly 15 percent aware of US funding of coronavirus experiments at the infamous Wuhan lab in China.
Sweden Democrat: “Let Swedes carry weapons”
Sweden"Law-abiding citizens need better protection against terrorists and gangs", writes Josef Fransson.
Centre Party wants to shorten summer holidays
Sweden"We need to focus on the level of knowledge and equality of schools", says party leader Muharrem Demirok.
Billionaire: “Wallenberg runs Sweden”
Sweden"Swedish politicians really have little influence", says Cevian founder Christer Gardell.
Zelensky’s visit to Sweden results in ten-point agreement
Sweden"Sweden will support Ukraine as long as it is needed", promises Ulf Kristersson (M).
Two terrorist attacks against Sweden averted
SwedenAt least seven suspected terrorists have been arrested this year.
Exports to Russia’s neighborhood to be reviewed
SwedenThe government promises to "push for the adoption of further sanctions against Russia".
Swedish Security Service raise terror threat level
Sweden– The threat of attacks from actors in violent Islamism has increased over the year, says Charlotte von Essen, Chief of the Swedish Security Service.
Music as a living being
CultureTNT attended a performance by the spiritually oriented artist Poranguí in Stockholm - which was not so much a concert as it was a musically driven ceremony.
Al-Qaeda encourages attacks on Sweden
Sweden"People of Islam" are urged to avenge Koran burnings on Denmark and Sweden.
Horse owners concerned about feed shortages
SwedenThe drought earlier this summer resulted in a small forage crop.
UK warns of terrorist attacks in Sweden
SwedenThe UK Foreign Office is revising its travel recommendations for Sweden following the increased security threat.
Sweden: Food prices increased in July
SwedenIn July, food prices have increased by 0.2% on 20% of the product range.
Police AI can get access to all Swedish passports
SwedenShould we have such a system that makes it possible to examine virtually every Swedish citizen? ask critics.
Storm “Hans” moving into Scandinavia – Heavy thunderstorms and rain expected
The NordicsFlooding and tens of thousands of lightning strikes have been reported overnight.
The Swedish Prime Minister organized a Pride party
SwedenThe first time a Swedish prime minister has hosted a reception at his official residence during "Stockholm Pride".
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