SwedenThe decision means that the EU's General Data Protection Regulation outweighs Sweden's principle of public access to information.
The Nordics
Professor: Swedish government must cut dependence on the US
Sweden“Sweden should urgently investigate the possibility of terminating the DCA and resolutely avoid buying more US weapons systems", says Linus Hagström at the Swedish National Defense University.
New law could force Signal to leave Sweden
Tech“In practice, this is asking us to break the encryption that underpins our entire business", says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker.
More young Finns are joining the church
Finland“The world situation has affected people's need for security and to have a human community around them", says parish priest Heidi Jäntti.
Israel ends boycott of Sweden Democrats
SwedenThe SD leadership has been working hard to appease Israeli leaders for a long time - and now the efforts seem to be bearing fruit.
Norwegian Schibsted buys Swedish TV4
EconomyThe media group, which already owns a large number of other Swedish media, says the deal will strengthen “independent journalism” in both countries.
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160 000 Swedes lost their bank accounts in three years
EconomyNew record figures: In 2022 alone, Swedish banks threw out 60,000 customers.
Demirok resigns as leader of the Swedish Center Party after criticism
Sweden“I am aware that my leadership has been criticized", admits the C leader, but refuses to answer journalists' questions.
Swedish liberals want special classes for disruptive students
SwedenShould be intended for students who disrupt lessons for their classmates and teachers.
Arson attacks on Tesla cars in Gothenburg
Sweden“Only the perpetrator knows what the motive is”, the police commented after at least four Tesla cars were set on fire in a few days.
The Danish economy is growing
EconomyThe pharmaceutical industry is considered the driving force behind economic growth last year.
Sweden Democrats condemn migration minister’s multicultural stance
Sweden“Sweden should not be multicultural. Sweden should be Sweden", the SD leader states, noting that the Moderates themselves are largely to blame for the demographic trend.
Former Swedish PM rages at Trump: “A Savage in the White House”
Sweden“What he says is wrong, it's distorted and it's dangerous", laments the globalist figure, sharing conspiracy theories about Trump acting as Russia's mouthpiece.
Swedish Government: “Our country will always be multicultural”
Sweden“This is a fact that no one can change”, says Johan Forssell, Minister for Migration.
Center Party wants to triple Swedish aid to Ukraine
Sweden"Sweden should take more leadership and immediately triple its financial support to Ukraine to 75 billion (€6.7 billion) a year", the left-liberal party demands.
More Finns than ever seek support for violence and sexual crimes
FinlandMore than 30,000 people turned to Victim Support last year for help - 77% of whom were women.
Climate activists’ lawsuit against Swedish state rejected by Supreme Court
SwedenGreta Thunberg and her peers claim that their human rights have been violated.
Islamist hired at care home – raped teenage girl and was bought out twice
SwedenBoth Hallsberg and Surahammar municipalities in Sweden paid a total of €90,000 in taxpayer money to settle and terminate the employment of a man accused of rape.
Zebra escaped from zoo – found among herd of cows
DenmarkBroke the lock with its hoof and escaped from Jylland’s zoo – was on the run for four days.
Swedish unemployment soars
SwedenIn January, the number of unemployed people increased by 114,000 to 592,000 compared to the same period last year, according to Statistics Sweden.
Suspicious object found in Mall of Scandinavia
SwedenA preliminary investigation into preparations for criminal damage has been opened.
Swedish soldiers could be sent to Ukraine
Sweden“We are not ruling anything out”, says Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Loneliness increasing among Finnish youth
FinlandTwo thirds of 16-24 year olds in Finland feel lonely on a regular basis.
TV4’s Örebro mass shooting coverage sparks backlash from experts
SwedenSound engineers' professional integrity is used as an alibi for irresponsible journalism, they write in an open letter to the Telia channel.
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