Sweden"Sweden has experienced unprecedented levels of gang violence and firearm-related deaths in recent years", the report states.
Survey: Low physical fitness among young Finns
FinlandPhysical ability is lower among students in rural areas than in urban areas.
Swedish study reveals Vikings’ sophisticated dental practices
CultureViking Age dentistry more advanced than previously thought, according to new studies at the University of Gothenburg.
Hungary blocks EU billions for Ukraine
Europe– Hungary is vetoing any money for Ukraine, laments Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Hamas demands: “Jerusalem the capital of an independent Palestine”
WorldAlso requires the involvement of Hamas and other Palestinian "resistance" groups in all negotiations.
Negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership begin
Europe"The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova", confirms European Council president Charles Michel.
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Swedish court rules against veil at work
SwedenCivil Rights Defenders regrets the decision and says it is "concerned about the development".
Al Jazeera reporter’s home attacked by Israel
WorldThe station calls on the world to "halt the Israeli occupation forces’ brutal targeting of both journalists and civilians in the Gaza Strip".
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Kristersson: “Unwavering support for Ukraine”
The Nordics"Ukraine's war is our war," says the Swedish prime minister.
Guyana fears Maduro’s invasion
World"A direct threat to our sovereignty and territorial integrity", according to Guyana's Foreign Minister.
“They call it ‘genocide’ – but don’t invoke the Genocide Convention”
Debate"Many say seemingly brave things. But do they do what’s needed to change a situation?”, writes independent journalist Sam Husseini.
Sweden’s Social Democrats: “The population must be mixed”
Sweden"Society will need to take action on a scale not previously seen", the party says in a new report.
EU wants to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
EuropeThe seized assets are estimated to be approximately €15 billion.
American professor: “Academia a cancer on society”
World– If we allow it to continue, we are funding our own demise as a society, warns Professor Emeritus John Ellis.
Rural residents show strong support for predators
EnvironmentIn Sweden, nearly seven out of ten rural residents support the continued protection of wolves and other large carnivores.
More Swedes have mentally demanding jobs
SwedenThe mental strain of working life is steadily increasing, according to figures from Statistics Sweden.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
VaxVeritas – Norwegian vaccine victims organize
Norway– It is a mockery to call the coronavirus vaccine safe and effective, founder Karl-Erik Hordnes told state broadcaster NRK.
Chinstrap penguins take 10,000 naps a day
ScienceChinstrap penguins use so-called microsleep to keep an eye out for predators, according to a study.
Iran’s strategic manoeuvring in the Israel-Hamas quagmire
WorldIran's nuanced backing of Hamas highlights its strategic balancing act in Southeast Asia.
Study: Meat healthy for pregnant women
Health90% of expectant mothers lack essential vitamins found in meat and dairy products, according to an international study.
EU prepares AI regulation
EuropeThe use of facial recognition and other biometrics will be partially restricted.
Cell phones to be banned in Swedish schools
SwedenAre to be dropped off at "telephone hotels" and returned at the end of the school day, according to a new agreement between the Tidö parties.
Alex Jones back on X after vote
WorldThe users were asked to decide the outspoken journalist's future on the platform.
Stockholm’s environmental zones may be more expensive than planned
SwedenStockholm's plan to restrict gasoline and diesel cars from 2024 may be based on faulty calculations.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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