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Sweden

Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation

  • Single mother Cilla and her son moved to the countryside in Dalarna to reduce exposure to radiation that makes them both very ill.
  • For the same reason, she has been in contact with Vattenfall over the summer to inform the company and try to keep her old electricity meter, or a new one that is not wireless.
  • Disturbing images show how the energy giant responds by hiring an eight-person team, including security guards and a locksmith, to forcibly install the wireless smart meter in the family's home.
Published 20 December 2024
– By Editorial Staff
Vattenfall sent out a team of eight people to force the “smart meter” on Cilla's home.
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Single mother Cilla and her son have moved to the countryside due to health issues caused by exposure to certain types of radiation. Despite her informing Vattenfall, a state-owned Swedish energy company, of this, the company decided, against her explicit wishes, to forcibly install a new wireless electricity meter on her property.

Disturbing footage shows the electricity company setting out with a team of eight people, including a locksmith, two security guards and the support of the Swedish Enforcement Authority, to force their way into Cilla’s home.

Cilla says that people are particularly sensitive to radiation from wireless technology and react with severe symptoms at levels that most people do not even notice. The symptoms she can suffer from exposure to such radiation emitted by cell towers, mobile phones, wireless networks and so-called smart meters include headaches, nosebleeds, rashes, eczema, heart arrhythmias, insomnia, vomiting, nausea, tinnitus and blood in the urine at higher levels. This is why Cilla chose to move from Stockholm to the countryside to Garpenberg in Dalarna, where she and her son have now lived for several years.

During the summer, she was informed by her electricity company, Vattenfall, that they wanted to replace the previous electricity meter with a new so-called “smart electricity meter”, which will transmit data on, among other things, electricity consumption using wireless communication via the 4G network. In conversations and letters to Vattenfall, Cilla has informed the company that she is not opposed to the replacement of the electricity meter, but she is opposed to the installation of a microwave transmitter because she and her son cannot tolerate this radiation. She has also clearly emphasized to Vattenfall that there are other technical solutions, such as transmitting information via the electricity grid or via fiber.

Vattenfall responded by sending security guards

Even in spite of the provisions of the Environmental Code, which states that the best possible technology should be used if there is reason to believe that there is a risk to human health, Vattenfall chose to force its way into Cilla’s home to install the wireless transmitter, along with a new electricity meter, one day in mid-August. To gain access to the family’s property, Vattenfall hired three people from the Swedish Enforcement Authority, a locksmith and two security guards to forcibly install the wireless transmitter. Two fitters from Vattenfall without name tags also showed up. In total, eight people entered Cilla’s property against her will.

She describes it as a shocking experience.

– I couldn’t even imagine in my wildest dreams that we wouldn’t be heard and put a stop to the madness, Cilla told The Nordic Times.

Can no longer live in the house

After the installation of the microwave transmitter, Cilla and her son have suffered from the very symptoms they were worried about: headaches, nosebleeds, difficulty sleeping, swallowing food and other acute symptoms. The family cannot now live in the house or be out in the yard without getting sick and she expresses great despair at what the electricity company, with the support of the authorities, has forced on them.

– To be subjected to this legal abuse that violates several laws including human rights, the land code, property law, the environmental code and face this cold-blooded ignorance, despite the threat to our lives, feels like something out of a horror movie and not out of our seemingly safe life in Sweden. The right to decide over our lives and avoid being forcibly irradiated applies, regardless of what a company like Vattenfall has on its agenda, says Cilla about the incident.

Vattenfall refers to the fact that it is “forced” to change its electricity meters due to the new regulation on functional requirements for electricity meters adopted by the government in 2018. However, there is no requirement in the regulation that electricity meters must transmit information using wireless technology.

Vattenfall: “Complies with EU health and safety requirements”

Vattenfall’s press service states to TNT that they do not want to comment on individual cases, but confirms via email that further back in time, about 15-20 years ago, a dialog was conducted with the Swedish Association of Electricity Hypersensitive People, where they have since had agreements with some customers regarding manual meter reading. However, this will cease completely after the turn of the year to 2025. This refers to “laws and regulations” on the website of the Energy Markets Inspectorate (a government agency for which Ebba Busch (KD) is currently the responsible minister), an agency that in turn falls under the Ministry of Climate and Business.

“From 2025, all of Sweden’s electricity meters must meet new statutory functional requirements and the new regulations no longer support this type of customer agreement that handles manual meter reading”, writes Sofia Quant, Head of Stakeholder and Impact Communication at Vattenfall.

The Environmental Code stipulates that the best possible technology should be used, especially if “there are reasons to assume nuisance” to human health. Do you offer alternatives to eliminate potential health impacts of wireless technology from your electricity meters?

“Our electricity meter, like other electrical products, must meet certain requirements and we follow the laws and regulations in place regarding safety and health. The electricity meter is CE marked, which means that the manufacturer certifies that the products meet EU health and safety requirements. The electricity meter is also within the reference values from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority”, continues Sofia Quant, who adds that “no other assessments are made”.

“All electricity meters from Vattenfall Eldistribution are type-approved and properly installed to meet all regulatory requirements. We do not make any further assessments in our role as a power grid company. Customers can always contact us with questions related to meter replacements and their electrical installations”, says Quant.

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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/swedish-study-climate-smart-school-lunch-may-cause-iron-deficiency/

Sweden

Swedish study: “Climate smart” school lunch may cause iron deficiency

Published today 8:17
– By Editorial Staff
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When schools implement “climate-smart” school lunches, by replacing meat with plant-based food, the amount of iron absorbed by the body decreases. Teenage girls are particularly affected, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.

The thesis collected data through a survey sent to the municipalities’ food services, where 167 of Sweden’s 290 municipalities responded. Furthermore, 76 school menus were analyzed over a four-week period.

The results show that none of the analyzed menus provided enough absorbable iron for girls who have a higher need. Often, beef is replaced with plant-based protein sources such as soy to make them more so-called climate-friendly, but even though soy is high in iron, the body cannot absorb it all.

– Soy-based dishes are high in iron, but the body can only absorb around 3% of it. For girls, who have high iron requirements, this is particularly problematic, says Mari Wollmar, author of the thesis, in a press release.

In comparison, the body was able to absorb about 14% of the iron from beef-based dishes, which are thought to have the highest climate impact.

Furthermore, the research shows that it is often women who eat less meat, and more food that is said to have less climate impact. This makes them more vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies.

Wollmar has developed a “hybrid recipe” that combines plant-based ingredients with a small amount of meat and vitamin C-rich foods that increase iron absorption.

– These recipes reduced the climate impact by 38%, while the nutritional content was sufficient and the taste was appreciated by a test panel, says Wollmar.

A recently published study from Lund University shows that more than one in three Swedish female high school students is iron deficient. The risk was particularly high among vegans and vegetarians.

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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/viking-era-cultural-heritage-site-in-sweden-looted-in-overnight-raid/

Sweden

Viking-era cultural heritage site in Sweden looted in overnight raid

Published yesterday 12:10
– By Editorial Staff
Anundshög is usually described as one of Sweden's most important ancient monument areas.
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This week, the important ancient site Anundshög was subjected to extensive looting – apparently with the help of a metal detector.

– First you get angry, and then you just feel empty. It’s actually hard to find the words, says the disheartened archaeologist Sara Wisén Saveca.

Someone, or several people, under the cover of darkness, dug over 50 holes of varying sizes in the ground at the Viking-era heritage site outside Västerås.

The incident has caused dismay among both experts and the public. Although archaeologists believe that historical objects once buried there are now gone, it remains unclear what treasures the looters actually made off with.

– Some likely used a metal detector and dug into the ground where they got a signal. They have removed things that we would want to excavate archaeologically in order to gain knowledge about the Viking Age, says Nina Eklöf, director of Västerås Museums.

“Been here for thousands of years”

She’s keeping her fingers crossed that the thieves were unlucky and only found modern, lost objects, such as iron nails and horseshoes – but points out that they could just as easily be artifacts from the Bronze Age or other historical eras now lost to science.

– Since this place is still one of the sites in Sweden that holds a wealth of knowledge, they may also have taken important information with them that could help us understand this Viking-era site.

– It’s impossible to explain the feeling of how something can so quickly destroy something that has been here for thousands of years, she continues.

“Vandalism against our shared cultural heritage”

A report has been filed with the police, who say they have visited nearby residents in the hope that someone may have observed the thieves.

Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) is one of many who have drawn attention to the crime and says that the incident makes her “furious“.

“This is not just theft – this is a purely indecent act of vandalism against our shared cultural heritage”, she noted on social media.

Editorial Staff
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A historically important site

Anundshög is Sweden's largest burial mound and is located in Badelunda, about five kilometers east of Västerås in Västmanland. The burial mound measures about nine meters in height and has a diameter of 64 to 68 meters. It was built during the Late Iron Age, sometime between 500 and 1050 AD, and is believed to have been a central place for the exercise of power and events during this period. During the Middle Ages, the area was also used as a courthouse.

The area around Anundshög is rich in archaeological remains, including several shipwrecks, smaller burial mounds, stone circles, a labyrinth and a remarkable rune stone – Vs 13 – which is over three meters high. The rune inscription reads: ”Folkvid erected all these stones after his son Heden, Anund's brother. Vred cut the runes. ”

According to tradition, the medieval Eriksgatan, the historical route that newly elected kings traveled along to be recognized by the provinces, passed Anundshög, as marked by erected stones along the way. Today, Anundshög is a well-visited cultural heritage site with guided tours, information signs and regular events such as Archaeology Day.

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/cleared-in-swedish-court-sami-hunter-may-still-lose-firearm-license/

Sweden

Cleared in Swedish court – Sami hunter may still lose firearm license

Published yesterday 10:12
– By Editorial Staff
Since the man is acquitted - but the Court of Appeal considers that a (prescribed) hunting offense still took place, Larsson still risks losing his firearms license.
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Peter Larsson, from the Maskaure Sami village, acquitted of serious hunting crime charges. Despite this, he may still lose his firearms license.

– I feel incredibly disappointed, he says.

The Court of Appeal for Upper Norrland states in the ruling that Peter Larsson did not use a snowmobile in an unlawful manner during a protective hunt, and that the two bears were also not subjected to unnecessary suffering. Thus, he is fully acquitted of the serious hunting crime he was previously charged with, reports Jakt & Jägare.

At the same time, the court notes deficiencies in communication with the County Administrative Board, as well as the fact that Larsson provided incorrect coordinates for the location where the bear was shot. This is considered a standard-degree hunting offense – but since it is statute-barred, he cannot be convicted for it.

Nevertheless, the consequences could be significant. Since the statute of limitations rules differ for legal entities, the Maskaure Sami village is ordered to pay a corporate fine of SEK 30,000 (€2,700).

– The corporate fine feels so wrong, but at the same time it’s a relief that the legal process is over, comments Larsson.

– It is terrible to be an honest person and be accused of a crime.

The firearms issue may be revisited

The question now is how the Police Authority views Larsson’s firearm ownership, given that the Court of Appeal, despite the acquittal, states that a (statute-barred) hunting offense did occur.

– It’s definitely not to the person’s advantage. If I were the decision-maker, I would take a closer look at this case, says Nils-Olov Gärdin, head of one of the police firearms units.

However, he emphasizes that more circumstances must be considered – including how much time has passed, which could work in Larsson’s favor.

After the district court’s acquittal in December 2023, Peter Larsson requested the return of his confiscated hunting weapons. The police initially said no, citing the prosecutor’s appeal. However, the Court of Administrative Appeals sided with Larsson, and the weapons were returned.

Criticizes the Court of Appeal’s assessment

Attorney Sven Severin, who represented Peter Larsson throughout the legal process, is also critical of the Court of Appeal’s reasoning:

– The court has not taken into account the reality of conducting protective hunts in roadless areas, he says.

He argues that the shortcomings pointed out by the court – such as the incorrect specification of the shooting location – should be considered trivial.

Severin is particularly critical of the fact that the court asserts a crime was committed, without this being stated in the verdict. This makes it impossible to appeal the wording.

– It’s reminiscent of the da Costa case, where two doctors were acquitted of murder but the court still concluded they had dismembered the body – a crime that was statute-barred at the time.

Sven Severin believes that the legal process, which has lasted six years, should now come to an end – including the issue of firearms.

– That the police would act again after all these years, I find inconceivable.

Editorial Staff
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The Maskaure case in brief

In May 2019, Maskaure Sami village was granted a protective hunt for bears in Arjeplog. Two bears were killed during the hunt, but shortly afterwards a criminal investigation was launched into a serious hunting offense, which led to the hunters' weapons being confiscated. Two years later, in May 2021, four members of the Sami village were charged. According to the prosecutor, the hunt had been carried out in violation of the guidelines set by the County Administrative Board.

However, when the trial began in October 2022, it was interrupted early after lawyers raised objections and Luleå District Court ruled that there were obstacles to the trial. It was not until November 2023 that a new trial could be held.

A month later, in December 2023, all four people were acquitted by the district court. Despite this, the prosecutor chose to appeal the verdict against the chairman of the Sami village, Peter Larsson, while the other three were given their weapons back.

November 2024 also saw the return of the weapons.

In November 2024, Larsson also got his weapons back. In April 2025, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment, acquitting Larsson. However, the Sami village was ordered to pay a corporate fine of SEK 30,000 (€2,700).

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/us-calls-on-city-of-stockholm-to-end-left-liberal-activism/

Sweden

US calls on City of Stockholm to end left-liberal activism

Donald Trump's USA

Published 7 May 2025
– By Editorial Staff
A continued focus on "diversity work" is a top priority for Stockholm's leaders - and they won't listen to the Americans' demands.
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

The US Embassy is demanding that the Stockholm City Planning Office sign a contract committing to immediately stop engaging in left-liberal activism in the form of DEI initiatives on “diversity, inclusion and equality”.

– It’s completely bizarre, says City Planning Councilor Jan Valeskog (S).

Speaking on Swedish state radio SR, he insists that “values such as diversity and gender equality are very important to the City of Stockholm” and that there are no plans to deviate from this line.

The embassy notes that under the Trump administration, a new policy has been introduced whereby all parties from whom the US government purchases goods or services must sign the contract in question, and that the Stockholm City Planning Office has ten days to do so.

– We are absolutely not going to do that, it is contrary to everything we stand for. They should withdraw these absurdities, continues a visibly upset Valeskog in the Bonnier newspaper Dagens Nyheter.

He argues that it is the embassy that is dependent on the city of Stockholm – not the other way around, and that the Americans themselves will suffer the most if the contract is terminated.

“Their headache”

– If the US terminates its relationship with the city planning office, the embassy will have a hard time getting building permits if they want to rebuild, for example. That’s their headache, not ours.

It’s not just the City of Stockholm that has been sent these contracts and accompanying requirements The policy has been introduced on a global scale – and those who don’t sign up risk losing their contracts.

At the same time, there has also been some confusion about what the Americans are really after.

Just over a month ago, the US embassy in Sweden stated that the requirements only applied to companies “controlled by a US employer and employing US citizens”.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

What is DEI?

DEI stands for "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion". It is an umbrella term for various initiatives and initiatives aimed at quotas or otherwise favoring different minorities in, for example, working life and education.

Critics, however, argue that DEI is based on a left-wing ideological worldview rather than on proven methodology. There are also concerns that focusing on sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity or religion rather than skills risks undermining the meritocracy and that DEI initiatives are used to discriminate against white people.

Several studies also indicate that DEI training programs have almost no or even counterproductive effects. As these programs have become more widespread, the backlash has grown, particularly in the United States, where some universities have begun to phase them out.

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