The Nordics“Finnish society is very flexible when it comes to life transitions. This is one of the keys to a happy life", say researchers.
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Swedish food retail in few hands – ICA and Axfood dominate
Economy“It is incredibly difficult for smaller players to break into the market", says Jörgensen, pointing out that a lack of competition risks leading to higher prices.
Swedish oligarch condemns boycott against food giants
Sweden“It’s not individual grocery stores that have created this situation. It’s crop failures, inflation, and more. The same situation exists across Europe”, says Jacob Wallenberg.
LEGO announces collaboration with Pokémon
DenmarkPokémon LEGO kits will be released on the market next year.
Swedish Government: Private care companies sell ADHD diagnoses
SwedenIn just a few years, the proportion of children diagnosed with ADHD has increased by 50%, and Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed believes that unscrupulous healthcare providers are "selling diagnoses for money".
Rising medicine costs for Swedes – government blames “aging population”
SwedenCo-payments for prescription medicines will increase by 30% this summer - a decision that is expected to hit many sick and poor pensioners hard.
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Swedish finance minister: European war economy is a positive thing
Sweden“We will need to borrow for a few years to quickly reach the levels needed", confirms Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
Swedish wages lowest in the Nordic region
The NordicsLarge pay gap among occupational groups such as caretakers, nurses and social workers.
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Explosion in Gothenburg raises concern in Swedish football
SwedenThe police theory is that the explosion stems from an ongoing conflict between gang criminals and a player agency.
Norway’s largest wind farm rejected in local vote
Norway70% of the residents of the Norwegian municipality of Modalen say no to the project.
Sweden sends 18 Archer systems to Ukraine
SwedenIn addition to the eight artillery pieces previously sent, Sweden is also sending radar systems for artillery tracking.
Swedish oligarch family Wallenberg expands influence as sixth generation joins key boards
SwedenSix younger members of the Swedish dynasty now take seats on the boards of the Wallenberg sphere.
Swedish entrepreneur Carl Lundström dead in plane crash
SwedenThe free-speaking heir to Wasabröd was most recognized for his support of The Pirate Bay.
Iceland braces for possible new volcanic eruptions
IcelandIncreased seismic activity has been recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula in recent days.
Danish PM: Prolonged war may be preferable to peace in Ukraine
DenmarkMette Frederiksen is "very concerned" that a peace agreement will become a reality in Ukraine.
Swedish government: “We will act decisively in the next pandemic”
SwedenThe Swedish Minister for Health and Social Affairs, Jakob Forssmed, says Swedes must prepare for new “pandemics” and promises that next time the authorities will act more “decisively”.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Danes relieved as pro-Denmark Demokraatit wins Greenland election
DenmarkElection winner Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejects US ambitions to take control of the island.
Northvolt files for bankruptcy: “Only available solution”
EconomyThousands are expected to lose their jobs in what is described as one of the worst corporate collapses in modern Swedish history.
DeepSeek banned in Danish parliament due to surveillance concerns
DenmarkThe Chinese AI service is now banned from use in parliament.
Swedish defense industry heavily dependent on the US
Sweden“Very few products that do not have some type of component, software, electronics or the like that is American”.
Riksbank urges Swedes: Pay with cash
Economy“Use cash on a regular basis. Shops and banks need to see a demand for them to continue accepting them", the central bank governors states.
SD: Stockholmers forced to pay billions for world’s most expensive bus stop
Sweden"Time and again we see how taxpayers’ money is wasted on projects that suffer from huge delays, constant cost overruns and lack of control".
Swedish government pours millions into “abortion package”
Sweden“Every setback, not least now in the US, to women's right to control their own bodies is a tragedy”, said Benjamin Dousa, Minister for Development Cooperation.
Swedes are choosing not to have children – even in “good times”
Science“As a society, we have never been richer and healthier. The conditions for having children have never really been better", say researchers.
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