EuropeThe Islamic State allegedly commissioned the two men to shoot dead a large number of people in “revenge” for the Quran burnings.
UN Security Council approves Ukraine resolution – calls for “swift end” to war
World“This resolution puts us on the path to peace. It is a first step, but a crucial one, one of which we should all be proud", commented US Representative to the UN Dorothy Shea.
Swedish Supreme Court: Legal databases cannot share verdicts with customers
SwedenThe decision means that the EU's General Data Protection Regulation outweighs Sweden's principle of public access to information.
Professor: Swedish government must cut dependence on the US
Sweden“Sweden should urgently investigate the possibility of terminating the DCA and resolutely avoid buying more US weapons systems", says Linus Hagström at the Swedish National Defense University.
New law could force Signal to leave Sweden
Tech“In practice, this is asking us to break the encryption that underpins our entire business", says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker.
More young Finns are joining the church
Finland“The world situation has affected people's need for security and to have a human community around them", says parish priest Heidi Jäntti.
Israel ends boycott of Sweden Democrats
SwedenThe SD leadership has been working hard to appease Israeli leaders for a long time - and now the efforts seem to be bearing fruit.
Merz after the election win: “Nobody wants to close Germany’s borders”
EuropeCDU leader backs down on election promise and rejects AfD for Social Democrats.
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!
Diplomat: “Western powers behave like children”
WorldJeffrey Sachs believes it is time for the EU to break free from the shadow of US hegemony and create its own realistic foreign policy.
Donald Trump: Trudeau is a radical left-wing loser
World“We have a good relationship with Canada, not with Justin. Because he’s too far radical left, he’s killing Canada", said the US President.
James Bond becomes an ultra-globalist
CultureBond community shaken but not stirred by news that Amazon will now have creative control over Agent 007.
How the EU left will fight national conservative voices
EuropeLeaked document reveals secret strategy of left-liberal EU parties.
Norwegian Schibsted buys Swedish TV4
EconomyThe media group, which already owns a large number of other Swedish media, says the deal will strengthen “independent journalism” in both countries.
Analysis: US unilateral tariffs risk worsening the fentanyl crisis
EconomyTwo professors of law and international economics argue that Donald Trump's policies are undermining global trade.
160 000 Swedes lost their bank accounts in three years
EconomyNew record figures: In 2022 alone, Swedish banks threw out 60,000 customers.
Demirok resigns as leader of the Swedish Center Party after criticism
Sweden“I am aware that my leadership has been criticized", admits the C leader, but refuses to answer journalists' questions.
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.
BlackRock executive’s Christian Democrats win German election
EuropeBlackRock executive Merz forms new government after Social Democrats' disastrous election – AfD becomes the second largest party.
Swedish liberals want special classes for disruptive students
SwedenShould be intended for students who disrupt lessons for their classmates and teachers.
Mobile phone addiction fuels anxiety among young adults
Health“Experiencing dependency on their phone in a way that gives rise to negative emotions", researchers note.
The men’s movement that wants to live without women
AnalysisThe MGTOW movement is described as a male mirror image of modern feminism.
Orbán: Ukraine will never join the EU
Europe“Ukraine's accession would destroy the Hungarian farmers, and not only them, but the entire Hungarian economy”.
Arson attacks on Tesla cars in Gothenburg
Sweden“Only the perpetrator knows what the motive is”, the police commented after at least four Tesla cars were set on fire in a few days.
EU plans massive €20 billion aid package for Ukraine
WorldHungary is opposed to the aid package and “will not support spending European taxpayers' money to prolong the war".
Former BlackRock executive expected to become Germany’s new Chancellor
EuropeAlternative for Germany looks set for a record election - but it doesn't seem to be enough to become the largest party.