Tag #Sweden

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forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sweden's Massive Military Buildup Amid US Defense Concerns

Facing concerns over US defense reliability, Sweden announced a six-year, tens-of-billions-of-dollars military spending increase to fund rocket artillery, space-based navigation, air defenses, and support for Ukraine, driven by Russia's war and Sweden's NATO membership.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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E-Scooter Accidents Primarily Caused by Rider Recklessness: Study

A Swedish study reveals that most e-scooter accidents in Gothenburg are due to risky rider behavior, such as one-handed operation and phone use, with rental scooter users showing a higher propensity for reckless behavior; this trend correlates with a rise in e-scooter accidents in Germany, reaching ...

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Nicotine Pouches Linked to New Gum Disease

A new type of painful gum disease causing large inflamed ulcers has been linked to nicotine pouches, particularly 'white' snus, by Swedish dentists, who warn of the high nicotine content and alkaline solution.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Waist Circumference Increase Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men

A Swedish study analyzing 340,000 health records found a significant link between increased waist circumference and cancer risk, particularly in men, where a 4-inch (11cm) increase over 14 years correlated with a 25% higher risk, highlighting waist circumference as a more effective measure than BMI ...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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The Last Journey": An Ethically Questionable Documentary

Swedish TV presenter Filip Hammar takes his apathetic father Lars on a trip to the French Riviera to reignite his zest for life, resulting in a highly emotional, yet ethically questionable documentary, "The Last Journey", which raises questions about the boundaries of filial duty and the ethics of f...

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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European Pandemic Response: Study Reveals Unexpected Outcomes

A study of excess mortality across 18 European nations during the COVID-19 pandemic shows Germany's response was average, while countries with more lenient policies, like Sweden, performed better, challenging prevailing pandemic narratives.

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Stockholm's District Heating Success: A Model for Sustainable Energy

Stockholm's district heating network, the world's largest, leverages waste heat sources, reducing its carbon footprint significantly; this success is attributed to decades of investment, spurred by the 1973 oil crisis and facilitated by supportive policies and communal housing structures.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Denmark Accelerates Women's Conscription Amid Major Military Buildup

Denmark will begin mandatory military service for women in 2026, a year ahead of schedule, due to the army's need for personnel and a commitment to gender equality; this is part of a larger plan to increase defense spending to at least 3.2 percent of GDP, potentially reaching 5 percent, amid straine...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Food Insecurity Impacts 29% of Swedish Single-Parent Families

A study by four Swedish organizations, including the Red Cross, reveals that 29% of single-parent families struggle with food security due to inflation, high household debt, and rising food prices, disproportionately affecting children's access to education and social activities.

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28% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
nos.nl
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Dutch Defence Aims for 200,000 Personnel, Conscription Possible

The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced plans to increase its personnel to 200,000, including military, civilian, and reserve personnel, potentially reintroducing conscription; this follows Sweden's model of voluntary testing and conscription if needed.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
pda.kp.ru
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Sanctions Swedish Crime Group After Law Enforcement Failures

The US imposed sanctions on Sweden's Foxtrot Network, a major drug trafficking and terrorist organization, after Swedish authorities failed to control its decade-long criminal activities; Sweden welcomed the move despite continuing military aid to Ukraine.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy, Raising Concerns for Europe's Battery Production

Swedish battery producer Northvolt, once considered Europe's leading hope for domestic battery production, filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after accumulating $1.03 billion in losses in 2023, despite initial plans for a $20 billion IPO and a temporary lifeline in the US in November 2024. The company's...

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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