SwedenIn just two years, the Swedish military's system of "suicide drones" could be operational.
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Swedish banks and police launch joint “intelligence center”
SwedenSwedish police will now work "proactively" and exchange "operational information" on banks' customers.
Norwegian man found guilty of abusing hundreds of children
NorwayDescribed as one of the worst cases of sexual abuse in Norwegian history.
Record-low wolf numbers in Sweden raises suspicions of illegal hunting
Environment"I don't understand why it is so difficult to call a spade a spade. Why don't authorities and politicians dare to speak plainly about illegal hunting?" asks the President of the Swedish Predators' Association.
Ericsson makes U-turn after Trump’s demand – removes “diversity” and “inclusion”
SwedenFor years, it has touted its "diversity initiatives" - but the politically correct rhetoric is suddenly gone in the telecoms giant's latest annual report.
Swedish Armed Forces lose dispute over PFAS contamination
SwedenForced to pay the equivalent of €3.4 million in damages after contaminating soil and groundwater with environmentally hazardous firefighting foam.
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New volcanic eruption in Iceland – rescuers threatened with firearms
IcelandThe eighth eruption at the Sundhnuk crater - and the small port town of Grindavik had to be evacuated once again.
“Ordinary Swedes” to predict the future of war for Ukraine
SwedenThe government's new weapon against Russia - guesses from "understimulated retirees and breastfeeding mothers".
Åkesson open to Sweden developing nuclear weapons
Sweden"Nuclear weapons are part of the world order we have", argues the Sweden Democrat leader, stating that weapons of mass destruction today must be considered "absolutely necessary".
Wallenberg to train Swedish Left Party members in “government school”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch, together with the former finance minister of the Moderate Party, Anders Borg, will make the V politicians fit for government.
Growing number of Swedish women choosing not to have children
SwedenSignificant changes in attitudes over the last ten years, according to a study from Uppsala University.
Sharp increase in sexual crimes against Swedish children
SwedenMore and more children are being forced or pressured to send nude photos online.
Sweden’s Social Democrats propose national warning register to fight welfare fraud
Sweden"Taxpayers' money should not end up in the hands of criminal networks or rogue companies that exploit their employees".
Swedish government investigator calls for Kristersson’s resignation over scandal
SwedenInstead, wants Gunnar Strömmer (M) to take over the party and the prime ministership.
Swedish professor: Reasonable for future generations to pay for the rearmament
Sweden"They will have to pay taxes to finance our repayment of these loans", says Daniel Waldenstam.
Swedish hospital director sentenced to prison for bribery
SwedenAdel Shalabi, director of Uppsala University Hospital, received hundreds of thousands from companies in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry.
Swedish government borrows billions for biggest military buildup since Cold War
Sweden"Need to do what we can here and now to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities", stresses Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
Swedish police: Municipalities should be required to report corruption
Sweden"Often, suspicions of corruption are dealt with under employment law by buying out employees. The risk is that the person can then continue their criminal activities in other public workplaces".
Frederiksen condemns US leaders’ visit to Greenland: “Unacceptable pressure”
Denmark"President Donald Trump is serious and means business. He wants Greenland", warns the Danish Prime Minister.
Lise: “I followed the authorities’ advice – it cost me two years of my life”
Norway– My fever rose above 40 degrees, my body burned internally and I screamed in pain: 'This is what it feels like to die', says Norwegian journalist Lise Sørensen.
Fewer young Swedes use condoms
SwedenThe same trend is visible throughout the Nordic region and RFSU wants to see greater efforts to help young people understand the importance of protecting themselves and their partners.
Northvolt prioritized non-European workers – now they may all be deported
SwedenHas systematically imported labor from the third world. At the battery factory in Skellefteå, just over one in three employees comes from outside the EU.
Swedish murderer sentenced with the help of new technology
SwedenThanks to new DNA technology, a 23-year-old who was previously acquitted in the district court has now been convicted of a murder in Eskilstuna in 2018.
Swedish state TV professor: Children make us unhappy
SwedenParents are happier drinking alcohol or watching football than spending time with their children, says Erik Angner.
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