SwedenThe leader of the Nyans Party wants Sweden to comply with Turkey's demands and ban burning the Koran.
The Nordics
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.
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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".
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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.
Sweden cleared 43 tons of trash
SwedenOn World Oceans Day, 18,646 people picked up 46 tons of trash across the country.
Interactive map sheds light on population replacement in Sweden
SwedenHere's the dramatic change from 2002 to 2020.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Survey reveals varied impact of mental health problems on work performance
The Nordics46% of respondents believe that a lack of work-life balance is the main source of stress.
Climate activists vandalize Monet painting
Sweden"Cultural heritage has great symbolic value and it is unacceptable to attack or destroy it," thunders the National Museum director.
Children worry about the summer holidays
Sweden"I never know what to do or say when my friends ask me about things that cost money", says a child from the Bris helpline.
Liberal party profile dresses up for drag queen story hour
Sweden"We want to show that drag queens are completely harmless to both adults and children," the liberal party says.
10-year-old girl stabbed – woman arrested
SwedenThe 35-year-old woman is believed to have committed several unprovoked acts of violence against young people in Ängelholm recently.
Swedes think Sweden is headed in the wrong direction
SwedenGang crime and shootings are the main concerns of Swedes.
Slight increase in SAS travel
SwedenAn increase of 19 percent compared to last year, according to the airline.
11-year-old boy run over by gangster, dies
SwedenThe offender has previously featured in a number of investigations into serious crimes.
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