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Former Israeli PM Olmert Criticizes Gaza Humanitarian City Plan

A concentration camp for ethnic cleansing. Israel's plans for a "humanitarian city" in the Gaza Strip cannot be interpreted in any other way, according to former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

Former Israeli PM Olmert Criticizes Gaza Humanitarian City Plan

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

Interest in summer courses at universities and colleges has been record-high this year. The reason is believed to be a tough labor market that makes students want to study to improve their CVs and receive student financial aid.

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message.

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

If the security cooperation between the USA and Europe is to persist, Europe had better quickly train soldiers who are ready for battle, believes the political scientist and security expert Stephen Brooks. If Russia attacks again, the USA wants to avoid sending hundreds of thousands of ground soldiers.

Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

NATO countries are in agreement. The requirement of 2 percent of GDP is increased to 5 percent.

Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

Clark Olofsson Passes Away Sweden's Notorious Criminal Dies

Clark Olofsson has passed away, confirms his family to Dagens ETC. He was known as one of Sweden's most publicized criminals.

Clark Olofsson Passes Away Sweden's Notorious Criminal Dies

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren. .

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

Wreck of Vasa's Sister Ship Falken Identified in Gulf of Finland

The wreck after Vasa ship's "little sister" Falken has been identified on the seabed in the Gulf of Finland. Very many historical celebrities have been on board, says Niklas Eriksson, lecturer in maritime archaeology at Stockholm University.

Wreck of Vasa's Sister Ship Falken Identified in Gulf of Finland

Colossal Plans to Revive Woolly Mammoths by 2028

After having "revived" the mythical giant wolf, the American biotech giant Colossal is aiming even higher: in 2028, mammoths will walk the earth again. I have nothing against people asking if it's like "Jurassic Park", that's what we hear all the time, says research leader Beth Shapiro.

Colossal Plans to Revive Woolly Mammoths by 2028

Israel's Gaza Ship Interception Violates International Law, Expert Says

Does Israel have the right to board and redirect a vessel with supplies, on its way to Gaza through international waters? The short answer is no. It violates international law, says international law expert Said Mahmoudi.

Israel's Gaza Ship Interception Violates International Law, Expert Says

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

Almost 13 percentage points now separate the blocks. The Uppförsbacken is long for the Tidö parties ahead of next year's parliamentary election.

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

With unmanned bulldozers, Israel remotely controls the destruction of the Gaza Strip. The country's increasingly automated warfare raises ethical questions.

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

With unmanned bulldozers, Israel remotely controls the destruction of the Gaza Strip. The country's increasingly automated warfare raises ethical questions.

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Turkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin.

Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

New Vasa Ship Discoveries Unveiled by Marine Archaeologists

More than 60 years after the warship Vasa was salvaged from Stockholm's stream, discoveries are still being made at the wreck location. .

New Vasa Ship Discoveries Unveiled by Marine Archaeologists

Dandelions Support Over 200 Insect Species Despite Being Unpopular

They catch the eye of villa owners - but dandelions are not just stubborn, they are also vital to life. As one of the spring's first flowers, they kick-start the pollen season and other insects to an early spring feast.

Dandelions Support Over 200 Insect Species Despite Being Unpopular

Older Couples with Higher Incomes Less Likely to Divorce, Study Finds

Old love never rusts – at least if the wallet is large enough. Older people who earn more divorce to a lesser extent – a trend break.

Older Couples with Higher Incomes Less Likely to Divorce, Study Finds

Rising Divorce Rates Among Older Adults Linked to Income Levels

Old love never rusts – at least if the wallet is large enough. Older people who earn more divorce to a lesser extent – a trend break.

Rising Divorce Rates Among Older Adults Linked to Income Levels

Trump Cuts Funding to NPR and PBS, Impacting US Public Service

It is not surprising that the US President Donald Trump is cutting back on the financing of public service in the US, says journalism researcher Christian Christensen. It is a symbolic issue for the Trump administration, he says.

Trump Cuts Funding to NPR and PBS, Impacting US Public Service

Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for eleven months and seven days for insulting Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It's a rather peculiar situation, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.

Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present.

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects.

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt.

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

Income Gap Widens Life Expectancy in Sweden by Over a Decade

The richest can live over ten years longer than the poorest. The difference in expected lifespan has more than tripled since the 1960s, according to a new study.

Income Gap Widens Life Expectancy in Sweden by Over a Decade