Sweden“In Sweden, we don't understand and accept that it works that way", explains the Swedish oligarch.
The Nordics
Finnish security service: Severed sea cables likely accidental
FinlandThe Finnish Security Service does not believe that Russia is behind the cable breaks - nor has it found any evidence that this is the case.
Unusually cold in Iceland last year
IcelandThe average temperature was the lowest since 1998.
Light festival to illuminate Copenhagen
DenmarkExperience the magic of light at Copenhagen Light Festival.
Swedish police: 300 shootings last year
Sweden“Our view is that the approach that emerged in 2023, where family members are seen as legitimate targets, unfortunately persists”.
Swedish criminologists: No link between immigration and violent crime
Sweden“Little to no link between the proportion of immigrants in a municipality and reported violent crime", argues Amber Beckley, associate professor of criminology and senior lecturer at Örebro University.
Sweden sees rise in hazardous waste exports
SwedenA record amount of hazardous waste linked to organized crime was stopped by Swedish Customs last year.
Gang leader expands influence in Sweden – from abroad
SwedenBelieved to be the leader of the criminal organization Foxtrot.
Sweden’s train punctuality drops to lowest point since 2010
SwedenMore than one in ten trains are delayed.
Sweden Democrats leader stands firm on loyalty pledge for new citizens
Sweden“The fact that individual investigators disagree cannot be taken into account to any great extent", emphasizes the SD leader.
Sweden begins construction on first-ever final nuclear waste repository
Sweden“A very important milestone. Not only for Sweden and in our nuclear power history, but also to set the image for the rest of the world", says Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
Swedish Center Party official facing child sexual misconduct charges
SwedenFormer regional councillor Gustav Hemming is suspected of masturbating in front of children on Stockholm public transport.
New research on the bovaer supplement amid a wave of criticism
DenmarkThere are concerns about how the methane-reducing additive may affect animals and their welfare in the longer term.
Swedish Armed Forces unveil drone swarms: “Can be as many as needed”
SwedenPossible to equip large groups of unmanned aerial vehicles with weapons in the future and use them in war operations.
Swedish defense minister: “Supporting Ukraine is a duty – not a choice”
SwedenThe “rules-based world order” must be defended at all costs, according to Sweden's defense minister.
Danish farmers protest against climate taxes and bovaer
DenmarkSince the beginning of the year, all dairy farms in Denmark with more than 50 cows must use methane-reducing supplements in their feed.
Young Icelanders want to ban whaling
IcelandAt the same time, older generations are much more hesitant about a ban.
Swedish PM: “Must prepare for war if we want peace”
Sweden“Sweden is not at war - but it's not at peace either,” the Prime Minister declares, stressing that we must "plan for the worst".
Swedish municipality pays damages to bullied student
SwedenThe boy was subjected to bullying and abuse throughout his secondary school years. He now receives €7800 in damages.
Labradors most popular in Finland
FinlandIn total, 317 different dog breeds were registered in the Kennel Club register in 2024.
Reports: Denmark considers increasing US control over Greenland
DenmarkThe Danes do not want to sell the island - but are said to be willing to “discuss any other US proposal”.
Sweden: Despite “paradigm shift” – mass immigration to continue in 2024
SwedenAlmost 100,000 residence permits were granted last year - despite Kristersson's promises to tighten migration policy.
Sweden buys German tanks for €2 billion
Sweden“An absolutely necessary investment” when the Swedish army is to double in size, says Minister of Defense Pål Jonson (M).