Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Musk challenges Brazil court order to block certain X accounts: The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Fire rips through Old Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen as people try to rescue artwork
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark
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Norway Wealth Fund’s Private Equity Push Held up by Government: Norway’s government took a timeout in a decision whether to permit its $1.6 trillion wealth fund ...
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Quick Glance: Norway Wealth Fund's Progress on Private Equity Investment Delayed by Government
- Norway's government has temporarily postponed a decision regarding the permission for its $1.6 trillion wealth fund to invest in private equity.
- The issue of whether the asset manager will be allowed to expand into private equity is being referred to an expert committee to be established this year.
Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
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Copenhagen: Passers-by rescue works of art from burning landmark: People carry priceless art treasures from the burning stock exchange building in Copenhagen - ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/katastrophen/id_100386716/kopenhagen-passanten-retten-kunstwerke-aus-brennendem-wahrzeichen.html
Gang violence in Sweden: a father is shot dead in front of his son: Sweden is powerless against gang crime. Increasingly, the violence also affects bystanders ...
nzz.ch/international/ganggewalt-in-schweden-ein-vater-wird-vor-seinem-sohn-erschossen-ld.1826090
Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ex-classmate-irina-podnosova-given-russia-supreme-court-top-job/
Tusk: Denmark and Poland are not considering any scenarios other than preserving integral independent Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451432/
Sweden Announces $1.6 Billion Added Spending as Inflation Slows: Sweden’s government outlined a spending package totaling 17.3 billion kronor ($1 ...
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Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender: The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the ...
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Palace publishes two photos - Queen Margrethe: Court publishes new pictures for her 84th birthday
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From a fire ripping through Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange to the second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial, these are the 5️⃣ stories you need to know ... Show more
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
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Fire in Denmark: Historic stock exchange in Copenhagen is on fire: The historic stock exchange in Copenhagen has been burning since Tuesday morning and precious ...
spiegel.de/panorama/kopenhagen-historische-boerse-steht-in-flammen-unser-notre-dame-moment-a-c5616429-a480-4a8b-9208-a7b34a34d5e5
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
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Sweden's Eurosceptics want EU-wide prisoner redistribution: The new Swedish Eurosceptic list for the European elections, Folklistan, led by MEP Sara Skyttedal ...
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Tsitsipas Wins His 3rd Monte-Carlo Masters Title - GreekReporter.com: Stefanos Tsitsipas has been named Monte-Carlo Masters champion for the 3rd time in his ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/14/tsitsipas-wins-his-3rd-monte-carlo-masters-title/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections
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On Wednesday night, activists from Scientist Rebellion, "Scientists For Future Austria" and Extinction Rebellion Austria put blindfolds on numerous statues of ... Show more www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216287/protest-gegen-klimakrise-mit-augenbinden-fuer-wiener-denkmaeler
Ylva Johansson says Europe's new migration pact is 'a huge achievement': Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, discusses the EU's new ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/ylva-johansson-says-europes-new-migration-pact-is-a-huge-achievement
Major fire in Copenhagen's historic stock exchange: "Our own Notre Dame moment": The devastating fire at the historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange is under control ...
spiegel.de/panorama/kopenhagen-grossbrand-in-historischer-boerse-unser-ganz-eigener-notre-dame-moment-a-32cd4705-7f87-46e1-b68b-e8fc42f9c4b3
Norway says ready to recognize a Palestinian state: Norway is ready to recognize a Palestinian state together with other countries, its prime minister said on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/12/spain-says-there-are-clear-signs-that-europe-is-ready-to-recognize-palestinian-state
Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state: Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made “when the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/ireland-spain-norway-moving-closer-to-recognising-a-palestinian-state
First time in history: Denmark buys weapons for Ukrainian military from Ukrainian companies
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451837/
🔴 Norway is ready to recognise a Palestinian state together with other countries, says PM Jonas Gahr Store, while hosting Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-hamas-says-netanyahu-hindering-ceasefire-chances
‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatal shooting: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the chief armorer on the set of “Rust,” was sentenced Monday.
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/15/rust-armorer-sentence-hannah-gutierrez-reed/
Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
Greenland's Arctic Strategy: "It Is A Power Shift from Denmark": Anchorage (High North News): Greenland is stepping into the next decade claiming space and ...
highnorthnews.com/en/greenlands-arctic-strategy-it-power-shift-denmark
Norway Wealth Fund Head Says Rate Cut Pace to Disappoint Market: Persistent inflation is likely to prevent a rapid series of interest-rate cuts by global central ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/norway-wealth-fund-head-says-rate-cut-pace-to-disappoint-market
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Sweden will miss its climate goals without policy changes, environment agency says
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Mehdi Hasan Launches Media Platform With Naomi Klein, Greta Thunberg, and More: The journalist says Zeteo will feature "hard-hitting interviews and unsparing ...
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One of Copenhagen's most famous buildings has gone up in flames. Denmark's Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen wrote on X: "Terrible pictures of the Børsen ... Show more #Kopenhagen #Dänemark #Börse #Brand #ZDFheute
Sweden: 39-year-old man shot dead in front of his son: According to media reports, the crime was preceded by a confrontation with youths ...
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Tumair Observatory in Saudi Arabia ready to examine the Shawwal crescent
UAE has also called on Muslims to search for the moonwww.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/eid-al-fitr-2024-saudi-arabia-calls-on-muslims-to-spot-for-crescent-moon-on-monday-night
Eid Al Fitr 2024: UAE confirms first day of Eid: The official announcement was made following the tradition of moon-sighting
gulfnews.com/uae/eid-al-fitr-2024-uae-confirms-first-day-of-eid-1.1712511876281
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Norwegian Foreign Ministry announces signing of security agreement with Ukraine: Ukraine and Norway have completed negotiations on a bilateral security agreement ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451369/
Sweden votes on lowering gender reassignment age amid controversy: Sweden was the first country to introduce legal gender reassignment in 1972 ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240417-sweden-votes-on-lowering-gender-reassignment-age-amid-controversy
🗳️Likelihood to vote in the #EUelections Denmark: 87%
Netherlands: 86%
Sweden: 81%
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Portugal: 57%
Estonia: 52%
Bulgaria: 50%
View the full list: www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/almost-two-thirds-of-eu-citizens-likely-to-vote-in-june-elections-new-poll-shows
Norway wealth fund backs NatWest plan to buy more state-owned stock: Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's largest investors ...
reuters.com/business/finance/norway-wealth-fund-backs-natwest-plan-buy-more-state-owned-stock-2024-04-18/
Survey for the 2024 European elections: AfD continues to lose, Union is the strongest force
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Quick Glance: Survey on European Parliament Election 2024: AfD Declines, Union Gains
- The AfD's poll numbers decline significantly before the European Parliament election, with CDU and CSU emerging as the strongest force.
- The FDP loses support, while the newly founded BSW party can increase its polling numbers.
- Significant differences in polling results between East and West Germany are evident.
- The satisfaction with the work of EU Commission President von der Leyen is mixed, based on survey results.
Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern
Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe
- The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.
- Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.
- The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.
- Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.
Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/09/tschechien-ist-kernenergie-die-antwort-fur-eine-grune-umwelt
Quick Glance: Czech Republic: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer for a Green Environment?
- The Czech Republic plans to phase out coal energy within the next 25 years and build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition.
- The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.
- Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.
- The tender for the construction of the new reactors will be conducted between the French company EDF and the South Korean company KHNP, excluding Chinese and Russian companies from participation. Czech voters, according to a survey, show low concern about climate change.
Man fined for throwing stone that bounced off ground onto man's foot, fracturing it
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-fined-throw-stone-bounce-hit-man-foot-fracture-4269006
‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison
politico.eu/article/we-just-want-johan-back-an-eu-diplomat-has-spent-2-years-in-irans-most-notorious-prison/
Sweden: Father confronts youths who pull out guns and shoot: In Stockholm, a father has been shot dead in front of his son. According to the media ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100383696/schweden-vater-stellt-sich-jugendlichen-entgegen-die-zuecken-waffe-und-schiessen.html
European elections: New Skyttedal alliance in Sweden wants to abolish the right to asylum
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/neues-skyttedal-buendnis-in-schweden-will-das-asylrecht-abschaffen-a-6e15ba00-1732-4f58-8a4f-3dd4fe106e1c
Saudi Supreme Court announces Eid Al-Fitr to start Wednesday: The Saudi Supreme Court announced that Tuesday, April 9, 2024, will mark the completion of ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641912
In the Swedish city of Malmo, protesters waving Palestinian flags and holding banners call for a boycott of Israel at the upcoming #Eurovision2024 Song Contest www.reuters.com/world/protesters-eurovision-host-city-call-boycott-israel-2024-04-10/
Johansson: EU countries that do not comply with migration pact will be punished: EU countries that fail to implement the new pact on migration and asylum ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/johansson-eu-lander-die-den-migrationspakt-nicht-einhalten-werden-bestraft
Sweden expels Chinese journalist over national security fears, lawyer says: Swedish authorities have ordered the expulsion of a Chinese journalist ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-orders-expulsion-chinese-journalist-over-national-security-lawyer-says-2024-04-08/
The self-determination law was passed by a clear majority in the Bundestag on Friday. The queer community followed the vote in front of the Reichstag: www.tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/queerspiegel/vereinfachte-anderung-des-geschlechtseintrags-bundestag-beschliesst-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-11504504.html
Russian occupation ‘court’ convicts Jehovah’s Witness of ‘extremism’ for reading excerpts from the Bible
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Norway's KLP may push Tesla on collective bargaining at annual meeting: KLP, Norway's largest pension fund and a Tesla investor, may ask the electric carmaker's ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-investor-may-table-collective-bargaining-motion-agm-2024-04-11/
Poland wants to join the project to build an Iron Dome over Europe: Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have discussed ...
wnp.pl/finanse/polska-chce-dolaczyc-do-projektu-budowy-zelaznej-kopuly-nad-europa,825348.html
How rogue officer used car in police custody to obtain a bank loan: Vehicle impounded by an auctioneer over a loan she was unaware of.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mombasa/how-rogue-officer-used-car-in-police-custody-to-obtain-a-bank-loan-4592292
Tesla strike in Sweden continues, union says, contradicting Musk: A strike by Tesla mechanics in Sweden, among the country's longest labour disputes ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-strike-sweden-continues-union-says-contradicting-musk-2024-04-10/
European Parliament survey: Germans' optimism about Europe is limited: A few weeks before the European elections, many people are rather skeptical about the ...
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Norway to supply Ukraine with F-16 "perhaps with longer-range strike capabilities" - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/16/norway-to-supply-ukraine-with-f-16-perhaps-with-longer-range-strike-capabilities/
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833834
Plagiarism scandals rock Norway as second minister quits government: Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol stepped down after university reviewed her thesis.
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EU states must apply migration pact or face legal action: Commissioner: EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/11/eu-countries-not-enforcing-migration-pact-could-face-legal-action-says-johansson
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader
apnews.com/article/democracy-study-elections-strong-leader-b4175a45b7e47d5c96285ab6cd1230a2
Minister President Wüst: "Gender plays no role in NRW": Hendrik Wüst, Minister President in Düsseldorf, tries to dispel doubts about his loyalty to Friedrich ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/hendrik-wuest-gendern-spielt-in-nrw-keine-rolle-19649339.html
Waving Palestinian flags, protesters in Sweden called for Israel to be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest over its military offensive in Gaza.
Julian Assange Extradition: US Weighs Plea Deal for Wikileaks Founder: The US government has submitted assurances that would pave the way for Wikileaks founder ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/us-said-to-consider-plea-deal-for-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange
Former biathlon leader found guilty in Norway on corruption charges linked to favoring Russia
apnews.com/article/biathlon-corruption-besseberg-verdict-russia-bribes-8acd557b65c3368da478295fdc3540bc
@Hilde Merete Aasheim has been a baker, an auditor - and now she’s driving #manufacturing and #renewables as President and CEO of Norsk Hydro ... Show more www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/leaders-should-prioritize-in-2024/
Moonsighting for Eid al Fitr today: Muscat: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) has urged everyone to sight the crescent of Shawwal on ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152073/oman/community/moonsighting-for-eid-al-fitr-today
Denmark announces new military aid package for Ukraine : The Danish government has announced the allocation of a new military aid package for Ukraine totaling ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451597/
A common, comprehensive EU approach to migration for the first time: The aim of the reform is to abolish the ad hoc crisis management practiced since the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/ylva-johansson-erstmals-ein-gemeinsamer-umfassender-eu-ansatz-zu-migration
Sweden intercepts Russian reconnaissance aircraft: The Swedish Air Force, together with German fighter jets, intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft ...
kyivindependent.com/sweden-intercepts-russian-reconnaissance-aircraft/
The CDU and Islam: Good Muslims, bad Muslims: The CDU has corrected its controversial wording on Muslims in its draft manifesto, but the debate is not dying down ...
spiegel.de/politik/cdu-und-islam-gute-muslime-schlechte-muslime-a-459db470-82bc-437a-8da3-f18cbda97dcc
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Sunday poll for the European elections - Forschungsgruppe Wahlen / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30 % | SPD 16 % | AfD 16 % | GREENS 15 % | BSW 5 % | DIE LINKE 3 % ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/europawahl.htm #EUWahl #EP2024
Norway says ready to recognize a Palestinian state: OSLO: Norway is ready to recognize a Palestinian state together with other countries ...
arabnews.com/node/2492066/world
Shift to the left with “Syriza”? Greece's opposition mobilizes for European elections
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/linksruck-mit-syriza-griechenlands-opposition-macht-fur-europawahl-mobil
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