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Sweden and Poland only EU nations who STILL haven’t reached Covid-19 peak – EU health watchdog

Posted on June 14, 2020June 14, 2020By Editor

There are now just two European countries still headed for the height of their coronavirus outbreaks. Sweden – widely criticized for having chosen a different pandemic strategy – and Poland both expect a greater rise in numbers. … Read More >Sweden and Poland only EU nations who STILL haven’t reached Covid-19 peak – EU health watchdog

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Black Lives Matter protest in Sweden descends into violence and vandalism (VIDEOS)

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020By Editor

The Swedish city of Gothenburg has been shaken by street violence, after an initially peaceful ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest turned into a riot. Police clashed with demonstrators, who threw stones and smashed storefronts. … Read More >Black Lives Matter protest in Sweden descends into violence and vandalism (VIDEOS)

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‘Sit Sandwich After Sit Sandwich’: Sweden, Denmark Up in Arms Over ‘Cloaca Gate’ in Baltic Sea

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020By Editor

The Danish plan to dump what corresponds to nearly 200 swimming pools of untreated sewage into the Øresund Strait has caused bad blood between the neighbours. … Read More >‘S*it Sandwich After S*it Sandwich’: Sweden, Denmark Up in Arms Over ‘Cloaca Gate’ in Baltic Sea

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‘Swedish model’ of no-lockdown response to Covid-19 ‘WORKED REGARDLESS OF EXCESSIVE DEATHS,’ its architect says

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020By Editor

Sweden, which chose a famously hands-off opt-in way to fight the coronavirus epidemic, may have over four times the deaths per capita compared to its Nordic neighbors, but the approach ultimately worked, the man behind it insists. … Read More >‘Swedish model’ of no-lockdown response to Covid-19 ‘WORKED REGARDLESS OF EXCESSIVE DEATHS,’ its architect says

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Sweden passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths as Scandinavian nation becomes battleground for lockdown debate

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020By Editor

Sweden has recorded more than 3,000 coronavirus deaths, with the elderly bearing the brunt of the pandemic. But the Scandinavian nation has so far avoided the apocalyptic predictions made by its critics. … Read More >Sweden passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths as Scandinavian nation becomes battleground for lockdown debate

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Sweden’s flawed coronavirus battle plan hits the poor & elderly, resulting in worst death count among Nordic countries

Posted on April 10, 2020By Editor

In only three days, the total fatalities in Sweden due to the current epidemic rose from 477 to 881. While the problem started roughly about the same time in all the Scandinavian countries, Sweden’s stats are among the worst. … Read More >Sweden’s flawed coronavirus battle plan hits the poor & elderly, resulting in worst death count among Nordic countries

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Swedish minister’s ‘Russian trolls’ fanning 5G fears turn out to be… anti-radiation activists led by local granny

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020By Editor

Sweden’s digitization minister blamed a flurry of anti-5G comments on the usual suspect – “Russian trolls” – but a closer look revealed that a local granny opposed to wireless radiation was behind the campaign. … Read More >Swedish minister’s ‘Russian trolls’ fanning 5G fears turn out to be… anti-radiation activists led by local granny

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Resistance was in vain: Sweden postpones massive Aurora 20 military drills due to Covid-19 crisis

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020By Editor

Sweden has decided to indefinitely delay its Aurora 20 military drills, after allies reportedly pulled out over the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The Scandinavian nation’s troops initially said it was against canceling the exercises. … Read More >Resistance was in vain: Sweden postpones massive Aurora 20 military drills due to Covid-19 crisis

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Swedes Become Brits – Fivefold Increase Since Brexit Vote

Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020By Editor

Despite having an option to apply for permanent residence permit free of charge, hundreds of Swedes have elected to become full-fledged British citizens with voting rights. … Read More >Swedes Become Brits – Fivefold Increase Since Brexit Vote

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Suspected terrorists & war criminals that Sweden cannot deport given job permits & passports, warns migration chief

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020By Editor

Sweden’s top migration official has warned the country is a ‘safe haven for war criminals and potential terrorists,’ as it gives passports and benefits to suspected dangerous criminals, shielded from deportation by legislation. … Read More >Suspected terrorists & war criminals that Sweden cannot deport given job permits & passports, warns migration chief