Science"It’s not just cashlessness. I feel that human beings have disappeared. We live like robots; click here, click that. Digitization has made people lonely".
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Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation
SwedenDisturbing images as the electricity giant sent a patrol of eight people with guards to a single mother in the countryside with radiation problems.
Trial begins in Sweden for five young men accused of murdering Mikael
SwedenFive young men with immigrant backgrounds are charged with shooting the father in front of his 12-year-old son.
Swedish newspaper DN on Moscow bombing: “A light in the darkness”
SwedenThe Bonnier paper claims bombings are "popular among Ukrainians", as Pope calls for reconciliation the same day.
Record number of Swedish families seek Christmas support
SwedenThe City Mission in Gothenburg does what it can – but is still forced to reject many applications and prioritize those who are most in need.
Sweden Democrats: Make it possible for Swedish-born to lose citizenship
Sweden"I see no issue in principle with someone born in Sweden who holds dual citizenship being able to lose it", says Jimmie Åkesson.
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Consolidation of Swedish media ownership leaves control in fewer hands
SwedenIndependent media are becoming increasingly rare as ownership becomes concentrated in a few hands.
Majority of Swedish children suffer from climate anxiety
SwedenMost children in Sweden suffer from climate-related anxiety, which psychologists describe as “a reasonable and adequate reaction".
Swedish animal rights group pushes to expose how fireworks hurt animals
SwedenWith the “Living Proof” campaign, Animal Welfare Sweden wants to highlight how fireworks cause suffering to animals.
Children’s book sales in Sweden are booming
SwedenChildren's book sales surge during Christmas, likely driven by alarms about Sweden's "reading crisis".
Gothenburg prepares 30,000 war graves
Sweden“We need to prepare to take care of fallen soldiers", says Katarina Evenseth from the Gothenburg Burial Society.
Princess Estelle wishes everyone a happy Lucia
Sweden“Happy Lucia morning from Haga!”, writes the the Swedish Royal Court.
Stockholm politician masturbated in front of children – may receive millions in compensation
SwedenProminent Center Party politician Gustav Hemming may receive €1.3 million in taxpayer funds after resigning amid a pedophilia scandal.
Swedish army chief wants Sweden to prepare for war with Russia
SwedenRussia is "waging war not only against Ukraine but the collective West," says Lindfors, who is called an "exceptionally fanatical NATO supporter.
Threats and harassment common at Swedish universities
SwedenMost often, the perpetrator is a student at the institution – but it is also common to be victimized by researchers and teachers.
Economics writer on the European electricity market: “A failed joke”
EconomySwedish economics writer Andreas Cervenka notes the soaring prices and calls the electricity market “a failed joke”.
Credit giant Klarna fined $43M for violating money laundering rules
SwedenKlarna failed to meet requirements for risk assessment and customer due diligence, according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
SSAB: Wishing Merry Christmas is exclusionary
SwedenThe Swedish state-owned steel giant's employees are instead encouraged to say “happy holidays” to “ensure that everyone feels included and respected”.
Swedish restaurateur suspended from bank after ten years – no explanation given
Sweden“It's so sick that you can be treated this badly as an entrepreneur in Sweden”, says Linda to The Nordic Times.
Sweden Democrats to Syrians celebrating the Islamists’ victory: “Go home”
Sweden“There are a lot of people in Sweden who are destructive Islamists”, says the party's spokesperson on migration policy.
Knifeman arrested at home of Swedish crown princess
SwedenHe was also reportedly carrying handcuffs, duct tape, a protective mask and a fake gun.
Sweden’s Foreign Minister: “We must prepare for confrontation with Russia”
SwedenMeanwhile, the NATO Secretary General claims that “Putin is not interested in peace” and calls for even more weapons for Ukraine.
Push to reintroduce banned weapons divides Sweden’s government
SwedenWants to leave international agreements banning the use of the controversial weapons.
Sweden must deport many more – SD youth leader
Sweden"We need to stop more people coming to Sweden, but we also need to start getting people out", says Denice Westerberg.
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