SwedenMeanwhile, climate issues have significantly dropped in priority among voters, according to an Ipsos survey.
CIA probes bribery claims in covid origin investigation
WorldAccording to whistleblower, CIA analysts were allegedly bribed to change stance on virus origin.
International Criminal Court opens office in Kiev
WorldBecomes "the largest ICC office outside of The Hague", according to Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin.
More than 60 politicians sign new petition to the USA on behalf of Julian Assange
WorldWarns of a "sharp and sustained outcry in Australia" if the Wikileaks journalist is extradited to the US.
British families pledge to donate money to descendants of slaves
WorldFormer BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan behind new lobby group "Heirs of Slavery".
Housing crisis worsens in Stockholm – over 800,000 in housing queue
SwedenLow-income earners most vulnerable as landlords raise income requirements and new constructions lag behind.
Marine attack drones shake up Russia’s dominance in the Black Sea
WorldUkraine's remotely piloted kamikaze drone is changing the dynamics of naval warfare.
Armand Duplantis sets new world record with 6.23-meter vault
SportSet his seventh world record at the last Diamond League event of the year in Eugene, USA.
Screen time for one-year-olds increases risk of developmental delays
HealthIncreases the risk of disrupting development in areas such as communication and fine motor skills.
South Korea increases compensation for vaccine deaths
World210,000 eur in compensation if a family member dies within 90 days of injection.
Ylva Johansson knitting during Ursula von der Leyen’s speech
SwedenThis behaviour raises questions about the Swedish Commissioner and her taxpayer-funded salary of nearly €22,500.
Ship cannon found in Sweden may be oldest in Europe
CultureThe Marstrand cannon is dated to the 14th century.
Increase in ADHD diagnoses in Norway during coronavirus policy
NorwayDiagnosed among young women doubled.
Digital passports are being tested in Finland
FinlandBased on facial recognition, tested on flights between Helsinki and the UK.
One in ten Swedish high school students have sent nude photos
Sweden30% of girls said they have felt pressured to send nude photos.
Swedish government proposes financial aid to help close mink farms
EnvironmentThe government proposes 180 million in aid to phase out mink farming for fur production.
Elon Musk partially hands over Starlink control to the Pentagon
WorldDoes not want to get involved in the increased tensions surrounding the Ukraine war.
Demography and family in focus at Hungarian conference
World"Without children there is no future", stressed Hungarian president Katalin Novák at the Budapest Demographic Summit.
Norwegian Erlend made “The gold find of the century”
NorwayFound gold coins from the 5th century on the island of Rennesøy.
Danish PM: “Immigration behind gang crime”
DenmarkSweden highlighted as a cautionary example of a country severely affected by immigrant gangs.
More Swedish households struggle to make ends meet
EconomyAmong single individuals, 30 percent have gone into a deficit every month in the past six months.
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to review political behaviour of banks
WorldFollowing the decision by the bank Coutts to suspend the accounts of Brexit politician Nigel Farage.
Secret agent testifies: “I heard three shots when Kennedy was assassinated”
WorldThe testimony of Secret Service agent Paul Landis raises new questions about a second shooter.
Danish doctor: “Vaccine injuries risk being ignored in politicized debate”
DenmarkNeither authorities nor healthcare take the issue of side effects seriously enough, says Christine Stabell Benn, professor at the University of Southern Denmark.