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International IDEA's latest report highlights a significant decline in election credibility and parliamentary oversight worldwide. Factors include government intimidation, foreign interference, and AI misuse in campaigns.
IDEA report reveals an 8-year decline in democratic performance, with voter turnout dropping and contested results rising. U.S. shows slight recovery amid ongoing polarization.
Swedish appeals court overturns acquittal, sentencing ex-Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen to 15 months for gross fraud related to anti-money laundering failures in Estonia. Case highlights cross-border banking supervision challenges.
Thousands of diaspora Indians in over 130 cities worldwide protested the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The demonstrations highlight ongoing concerns about women's safety in India.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Copenhagen University. The incident highlights her expanding activism beyond climate issues.
Swedish pop group ABBA requests removal of their music from Trump campaign events. The campaign claims to have proper licensing, joining a list of artists objecting to unauthorized use of their songs.
Tilburg hosts Redhead Days Festival, drawing over 10,000 attendees from multiple countries. Event features workshops, photo shoots, and attempts to break previous world record for largest redhead gathering.
German prosecutors have charged two Afghan citizens for planning an attack in Sweden in response to Quran burnings. The suspects, linked to an Islamic State affiliate, were arrested in March 2024.
Sweden's brown bear hunting season begins with 486 licenses issued, raising concerns among conservationists about population decline. The controversial decision contrasts with Norway's hunting ban.
Swedish health officials have identified the first case of a more infectious mpox variant, originally seen in eastern Congo. The patient was infected during a stay in Africa, where a major outbreak is ongoing.
Swedish health officials have identified the first case of mpox clade 1 variant outside Africa, following WHO's recent health emergency declaration. The patient, infected during travel, is receiving care in Stockholm.
Polish divers discover 19th-century Champagne in a Swedish shipwreck. Authorities declare it an "ancient relic," prohibiting unauthorized removal of artifacts to preserve this snapshot of maritime history.