Sweden“We are not publishing here at the moment”, the state channel said - but would not elaborate on why it is leaving two of the most popular social media platforms.
More Finns are refraining from major purchases
FinlandEconomic confidence plummets to new lows.
Tulsi Gabbard: “I refuse to be their puppet”
WorldTrump's nominee for intelligence chief refuses to call Edward Snowden a “traitor”, noting that the whistleblower “exposed unconstitutional programs”.
Swedish government prepares ten-year primary school
SwedenThe preschool class will be replaced with a modified first grade starting in 2028.
Belgium forms new government after eight months of negotiations
EuropeHowever, the country's second largest party, the nationalist Vlaams Belang, is kept completely out of government.
The overlooked health benefits of cranberries
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Swedish researchers develop “digital twins” to predict health outcomes
TechLinköping University is developing new technology that will simulate the effects of your life choices.
Six-fold increase in autism diagnoses among Swedish girls
HealthLast year, around 155,000 people aged 2-64 were diagnosed with autism, which is about 2% of the Swedish population.
Czech central bank wants to build Bitcoin reserve
EconomyFirst Western central bank to consider investments in the cryptocurrency.
Here’s the Chinese AI model that’s shaking up the tech world
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EU may resume Russian gas imports
EconomyPart of potential upcoming EU-Russia peace deal, according to the Financial Times.
Jewish sect leader arrested for human trafficking
WorldThe ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor sect is linked to child abuse, forced marriage and child sexual abuse.
Sweden donates new major package to Ukraine
EconomyLargest package yet – an additional €1.2 billion of taxpayer money allocated to the war.
MEP at the Holocaust ceremony in Brussels: “Let us pray for the victims in Gaza”
WorldPolish MEP Grzegorz Braun interrupted the minute of silence in the European Parliament.
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!
Norway’s coalition government collapses: “Enough is enough”
NorwayHowever, Jonas Gahr Støre's Social Democratic Labour Party may still continue to govern the country.
Brave lets users personalize search results
TechIntroduces feature where users can adjust their search results by rating domains with thumbs up - or down.
Democratic senator sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption
WorldFirst time a US Senator is convicted of crimes related to the abuse of a leadership position in a Senate committee.
Whistleblower’s mom: Tech company murdered my son
World“My son had documents against OpenAI. They attacked and killed him", claims Poornima Rao.
Swedish Police: “Everyone must take responsibility for the bombings”
Sweden"The whole society must mobilize. Everyone must take responsibility and do even more", urges Stockholm's deputy regional police chief.
Quran burner Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden during livestream
SwedenAccording to information from several media outlets, Momika was broadcasting live on TikTok when the attack occurred.
Swedish military weapons in the hands of gangs and terrorists
Sweden“Our basic hypothesis is that gang criminals have people on the inside", says a police source.
Trump bans gender-altering treatments for children
World“Across the country today, medical professionals are maiming and sterilizing a growing number of impressionable children... It must end", the President said.
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