The NordicsThreatening messages urging 'young Muslims' to take revenge on Koran burners, via text messages in both Denmark and Norway.
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Riots at Eritrean festival in Sweden – stones thrown at police officers
Sweden52 people were injured, four of them seriously after a violent confrontation broke out at an Eritrean festival in Järvafältet, Stockholm.
Over 100 bombings in Sweden this year alone
SwedenDespite police efforts, bombings continue to shake Sweden, with 101 cases recorded so far this year.
Sweden strengthens border controls: “Dangerous situation”
SwedenNew measures against the Muslim threat - "Extremely important to stop dangerous people from coming to Sweden."
PM Kristersson on Koran burnings: “The most serious situation since the Second World War”
The NordicsKristersson in "close dialog" with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on how to manage the crisis.
Migration Agency retries residence permit of Koran-burning Salwan Momika
SwedenYet he still wants to burn the Koran three times in August.
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Islamic university calls for boycott of Swedish products
SwedenMuslim protests against Koran burnings are spreading.
Number of prison cells in Sweden may have to quadruple
SwedenNearly 18,000 cells may be needed to accommodate all prisoners.
Erdogan approves Swedish NATO membership
SwedenIn return, Sweden promised to make an active contribution to the accession of Turkey to the EU.
Customs seizures of cocaine and cannabis increase significantly
SwedenMore customs seizures in 2023 than in all of 2022.
Islamist party leader in Sweden: “Sweden must learn to bend”
SwedenThe leader of the Nyans Party wants Sweden to comply with Turkey's demands and ban burning the Koran.
Danish journalism award cancelled after rape allegations
DenmarkTabloid Ekstra Bladet withdraws its Victor Award following allegations against its former editor-in-chief.
60% of Swedes prepared for a crisis
Sweden"Large parts of the population" still helpless in a serious crisis situation, says Red Cross.
Swedish government wants to set up repatriation centers
SwedenThe idea is to gather rejected asylum seekers in one place to make deportation easier.
Thousands of Muslims gathered outside Gothenburg for Eid
Sweden"On this day, we were able to showcase cultural differences in Gothenburg to the whole world", the organizer exclaims proudly.
Another Koran burning in Stockholm
SwedenIraqi critic of Islam behind the demonstration at the Stockholm mosque.
Swedish Security Service report takes aim at opposition groups
SwedenIndependent media, bloggers and artists listed by the authority as "anti-democratic extremists".
Chancellor of Justice rejects damages following swine flu vaccine injuries
SwedenThe Chancellor of Justice concludes that the Swedish state has not "violated any rights".
Deputy mayor stopped train traffic while doing illegal graffiti – “I apologize”
FinlandPaavo Arhinmäki of the Left Alliance was aware of the legal walls but preferred to paint by the train track.
Alingsås municipality introduces language requirements for employees
Sweden"It is important that our welfare staff can make themselves understood", says the chairman of the municipal board.
Teachers warn: Students can barely write by hand
Sweden"It's easy to be considered a nerd if you don't fully embrace digitalization," says Professor Göran Lundborg.
Estonia filmmakers denied supreme court appeal
SwedenRejects the appeal that the public interest and journalistic scrutiny of the wreck site should take precedence over burial rights.
Here is Finland’s new government
FinlandPetteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party leads coalition with the Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party and the Christian Democrats.
Former gang member: “Murder has become trendy”
Sweden"You have respect on the street if you are a murderer and many people want to come and do business with you", the man says.
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