World"The newspapers and the media doesn't even talk about it. If it were the other way round, they'd talk about it", the president argues.
Swedes will soon need only digital healthcare visit to “switch genders”
SwedenMinors will also be allowed to undergo legal gender reassignment and the National Board of Health and Welfare states that the focus will now be on "individual self-determination".
Swedish homeowners could face thousands in fees for municipal “climate action”
Sweden"With property rights come not only freedoms but also obligations", said Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Climate and Environment.
Top EU court rules on von der Leyen’s secret Pfizer messages
WorldWill assess whether the European Commission violated transparency laws in the procurement of the multi-billion dollar experimental COVID-19 vaccines.
Polish presidential candidate burns EU flag: “Down with Eurocommunism”
Europe"We will never in Poland exhibit signs against us of an enemy organization. This organization has led to the liquidation of Poland", proclaimed Grzegorz Braun.
NATO expands military presence in Europe
EuropeSeveral new military bases are built from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
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PKK disbands after decades of armed conflict
WorldAccording to the organization, the Kurdish issue has "reached a point where it can be resolved through democratic politics".
Police warn of growing innocent victims in Sweden’s gang conflict
Sweden"In the past, you did not go after relatives or girlfriends. It was very rare that innocent people became victims of something like this", says prosecutor Daniel Insulander.
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.
Taliban ban chess: “Considered a means of gambling”
SportAll chess playing is banned in Afghanistan until further notice. The authorities believe that the game may violate Sharia law and will now be theologically tested.
Independent Swedish MP launches new party “for normal people who value common sense”
SwedenElsa Widding wants to make parliamentary politics more understandable, close to reality and based on expertise - and believes that there is no real opposition in Swedish parliament today.
Swedish municipalities demand millions from “garbage queen” in waste dumping scandal
SwedenIn addition to large amounts of damages, the prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for most of those involved.
Swedish Green Party: Fuel prices to rise sharply if we win 2026 election
SwedenThe Green Party wants to raise fuel prices significantly if it wins the 2026 election – investing in increased reduction obligations to achieve “climate goals".
Sauerkraut may help your stomach
HealthProtects the intestinal lining from inflammation, according to an American study.
Study: Rewilding boosts forest resilience
EnvironmentRewilding of forests can be applied to modern forest management, say research teams at Lund University.
Bizarre children’s series described as “digital drug”
CultureThe dopamine-fueled show "Cocomelon" is making toddlers highly addicted – parents warn of its effects.
Your therapist, your doctor, your insurance plan – now in Google’s ad system
TechNaomi Brockwell: The threat isn’t always a hacker in a hoodie. Sometimes it’s a quiet decision in a California boardroom that compromises millions of people at once.
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.
American cardinal becomes Pope Leo XIV
WorldFor the first time in history, an American has been elected Pope - Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago now takes over the Vatican.
Russia celebrates 80 years since victory in World War II
World"We must remain united and stand firm for our national interests, our thousand-year history, culture, and values," declared the Russian president at the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
Swedish study: “Climate smart” school lunch may cause iron deficiency
SwedenTeenage girls are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency from plant-based foods, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.
Trump wants 100% tariff on foreign films
CultureDescribes foreign productions as a threat to national security.
Viking-era cultural heritage site in Sweden looted in overnight raid
Sweden"I can't explain the feeling of how something so quickly destroys something that has been here for thousands of years", says museum director Nina Eklöf.
EU Parliament threatens legal action against von der Leyen
EuropeEU Parliament President threatens to take von der Leyen's Commission to court - accusing her of overriding democracy in controversial rearmament plan.
Cleared in Swedish court – Sami hunter may still lose firearm license
Sweden"Reminiscent of the da Costa case, where two doctors were acquitted of murder but the court still ruled that they had dismembered the body", says the Sami hunter's lawyer.
Record number of Swedes read books last year
CultureThis is the highest figure since the late 1970s - and older, highly educated women are the group that reads the most.
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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