CultureWilliam Shakespeare's cultural heritage is said to contain “language or depictions that are racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise harmful”.
Businesses and individuals face dilemma as Windows 10 retirement looms
TechWill users continue to use the operating system without security updates, switch to the criticized Windows 11, discard fully functional computers or move to the popular Linux alternative?
Rising medicine costs for Swedes – government blames “aging population”
SwedenCo-payments for prescription medicines will increase by 30% this summer - a decision that is expected to hit many sick and poor pensioners hard.
“Europe prepares for war”
LettersUrsula von der Leyen wants EU countries to spend around €800 billion more on military rearmament.
Here are Putin’s demands for a ceasefire
World“These 30 days - how will they be used? To continue forced mobilization in Ukraine? To receive more arms supplies? To train newly mobilized units?”
Swedish finance minister: European war economy is a positive thing
Sweden“We will need to borrow for a few years to quickly reach the levels needed", confirms Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
Swedish wages lowest in the Nordic region
The NordicsLarge pay gap among occupational groups such as caretakers, nurses and social workers.
Explosion in Gothenburg raises concern in Swedish football
SwedenThe police theory is that the explosion stems from an ongoing conflict between gang criminals and a player agency.
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!
EU pours billions into South Africa’s green transition and vaccine production
World“In a moment of increased confrontation and competition, we must strengthen our partnership further", said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Analysis: Is Russia at risk of becoming a vassal state to China?
WorldIvan Zuenko, senior research director at MGIMO University, says the two powers actually have great respect for each other's integrity and independence.
Welcome back to Poor Sweden
AnalysisWe live in a system that is showing increasingly clear signs of bankruptcy, not only morally but also in practical economic terms.
UK vs Apple: Your privacy is under attack
TechNaomi Brockwell: The UK government just decided no one deserves privacy - not just UK citizens, but everyone worldwide.
One million downloads per week for LibreOffice
TechThe free Office alternative is growing in popularity.
Norway’s largest wind farm rejected in local vote
Norway70% of the residents of the Norwegian municipality of Modalen say no to the project.
Hungary moves to block foreign funding for media with new amendment
EuropeAt the same time, a legal amendment is proposed to establish that there are two genders in Hungary.
Sweden sends 18 Archer systems to Ukraine
SwedenIn addition to the eight artillery pieces previously sent, Sweden is also sending radar systems for artillery tracking.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
How Russian pipeline operation cracked Ukrainian defense in Kursk
WorldRussian special units crawled 15 kilometers underground through a disused gas pipeline to cut off the Ukrainian forces in what was described as a turning point in the Kursk operation.
Former MEP: “EU leaders are brain dead”
Europe“Their media tells them what to hear and their industrial lobbyists are leading them on, particularly in the defense sector", says Irish left-wing politician Clare Daly.
Trump commends BlackRock’s deal to seize control of Panama Canal ports
WorldCapital giant takes control of Panama Ports Company in multi-billion dollar deal.
Swedish oligarch family Wallenberg expands influence as sixth generation joins key boards
SwedenSix younger members of the Swedish dynasty now take seats on the boards of the Wallenberg sphere.
US imposes sanctions on Sweden-based criminal network
WorldThe new sanctions specifically target the network and the wanted leader Rawa Majid.
Swedish entrepreneur Carl Lundström dead in plane crash
SwedenThe free-speaking heir to Wasabröd was most recognized for his support of The Pirate Bay.
Iceland braces for possible new volcanic eruptions
IcelandIncreased seismic activity has been recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula in recent days.
New US steel tariffs in force – EU responds with countermeasures
EconomyEU leaders estimate that new tariffs will cost the US €26 billion.