Sweden"Despite the alarms about stolen children, Ulf Kristersson allowed the trafficking of foreign children to not only continue but increase to its highest levels ever".
The Nordics
10,000 children living in homelessness: “The Swedish model has collapsed”
SwedenThe Swedish City Missions warns that homelessness is spreading rapidly and requires strong reforms.
Woman and dog found in Norwegian Viking grave
CultureThe type of grave and the findings suggest that the woman was a “special person” who belonged to the upper strata of society.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
Finnish youth evicted at record pace
Finland"They don't necessarily understand the consequences of not paying a bill".
Swedish inquiry recommends total ban on international adoptions
Sweden"International adoption is not a sustainable solution for protecting children as a group", says Anna Singer.
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Swedish Social Democrats: Population must be mixed
SwedenNewly arrived migrants must be more evenly distributed and Swedish neighborhoods more mixed, according to the Social Democratic Party's new integration policy.
More young Swedes getting confirmed: “Want to get closer to God”
Sweden"It's no longer uncool to be interested in the Christian faith or to call yourself a Christian", says parish educator Sara Björnö.
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Tests reveal imported honey in Sweden is fake
Sweden"We knew there were fake products on the market, but we are shocked by the scale of it", says Yngve Kihlberg, chairman of the Swedish Beekeepers' Association.
Fines increased for killing protected species in Finland
FinlandThe value of a species is assessed based on a number of criteria. These include the size of the population, how threatened the species is and how fast it is reproducing.
Worrying trend: More people driving under the influence of drugs
FinlandIn Sweden, it is now more common for drivers to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol, while in Finland it is still more common to drive intoxicated by alcohol than by drugs.
Swedish journalist files police report against major bank for theft
Sweden"Don't think I'll get my Bank ID back. Or my bank account. But I am more than happy to get back the money that SEB has stolen", Mattias Albinsson emphasizes.
Report: Sweden and the Social Democrats deeply infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood
Sweden"There is no connection. It could be based on old information", the party defends itself and claims that it has "zero tolerance for ties with extremist organizations".
Denmark to ban junk food advertising to children
DenmarkIn a new bill, Danish politicians want to ban the advertising of soft drinks, chips and fast food to children under 15.
Jacob Wallenberg: “Of course we have a lot of power”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch admits his family "has a lot of say" - but denies he has more power than Sweden's prime minister.
Climeworks’ green billion-dollar venture in Iceland dismissed as a scam
IcelandDespite lofty promises, the Swiss carbon giant's plant has not only underperformed - it has actually emitted more carbon dioxide than it has captured.
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Sweden’s Liberal Party pushes to label misogyny as terrorism
Sweden"Gender equality is under attack", warns Nina Larsson (L), Minister for Gender Equality, who wants the government to take action.
Swedish state tv: Jewish lobby groups decide US presidential election
Sweden"These are well-organized groups with vast resources", says Swedish state television's foreign affairs reporter Stefan Åsberg.
Finns are the world’s most active TikTok users
Finland1.5 million users who open the app on average almost 20 times a day.
Sweden to introduce four-year prison sentence for psychological abuse
Sweden"Men's violence against women must be fought with the same vigor as we fight gang crime", declare representatives of the Swedish government coalition.
Swedish National Audit Office: Reduced admission requirements can increase “diversity” in the police
SwedenDespite lowered requirements, many with immigrant backgrounds still fail the aptitude tests – threatening politicians' vision of a "values-driven" police force.
Climate alarmists charged with vandalism at Sweden’s National Museum
SwedenThe prosecutor is requesting different sentences for the defendants, stating that this "will be individual based on their prior history".
Arla pushes for more GMO use despite criticism
SwedenIn order to "achieve cost-effective cheese production", more of the dairy giant's cheeses will be made using GMO rennet.
Swedish state radio reprimanded for spreading conspiratorial Trump sex rumors
SwedenClaimed to listeners that Russia has compromising information that could be used to blackmail the US President - eventually forced to admit that the allegations were unfounded.
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