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§ 02 Recent
Latest arrivals
The Clip Economy Is the Final Product
Music as Diplomacy: When Art Transcends Borders
The Individualism Trap: Why Self-Discovery Is Overrated
Faith and Fatherland in Helmerson’s Speculative Sweden
The Weight of the Runner-Up: Daniel Zaar’s Quest for Redemption
The Architecture of Swedish Governance
The Latency of Light: Why Makeup Fails as Sun Protection
The Strait of Hormuz and the Limits of Geopolitical Patience
A Tenuous Truce: The Extension of the Iran Ceasefire
§ 03 Editor's picks
- 01Society · Dagens Nyheter
The Political Siege of Greta Thunberg and Stockholm's Silence
The escalation of hostilities against the activist, now transcending the climate agenda to encompass the Middle East conflict, places the Swedish government under international pressure.
- 02Society · Dagens Nyheter
The Targeted Assassination Attempt of a Ukrainian Defense Strategist
Sergej Beskrestnov, a technical advisor to Ukraine’s defense ministry, survived a drone strike at his home, signaling a shift in how technical experts are prioritized in modern warfare.
- 03Society · Dagens Nyheter
A Widening Scandal in Italian Football
Italian police have dismantled a prostitution ring with ties to dozens of Serie A players, including stars from Milan’s most prominent clubs.
- 04Society · Dagens Nyheter
Sweden’s Institutional Stress Test
A deepening rift between the governing coalition and the Council on Legislation signals a shift in the country's democratic safeguards.
- 05Society · Dagens Nyheter
The Fatigue of Perfection
In an era where the body is a negotiable asset, the democratization of beauty has led to a strange new monotony.
§ 05 By topic
In focus on this desk
The Slow Derailment of the Swedish Night Train
As Europe leans into rail as a climate solution, Sweden’s northern routes face cuts that are pushing travelers back toward the aviation industry.
The Great Refusal: China’s Youth Rethink the Mandate of Work
As job competition intensifies and burnout becomes a cultural norm, a generation in Beijing is questioning the traditional mandate of relentless labor.
Rethinking the Long Haul: Air New Zealand Introduces Economy Sleep Pods
To entice travelers back to the skies, Air New Zealand is introducing "Skynest" sleep pods, offering economy passengers a rare opportunity for horizontal rest on long-haul routes.
The Industrial Erosion of Flavor
Dagens NyheterThe Afterlife of the Assembly Line
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The Architecture of Exclusion: Israel’s New Buffer Zone in Lebanon
Israel has established a "yellow line" security zone in southern Lebanon, a unilateral move that mirrors tactics in Gaza and prevents hundreds of displaced residents from returning home.
The Algorithmic Rise of Geese
As allegations surface regarding the use of anonymous social media accounts to fuel the band’s success, the line between organic hype and digital engineering continues to blur.
Norway Suspends Swimming Competitions Involving Russian and Belarusian Athletes
The Norwegian swimming federation is calling for a regional front against the reintegration of athletes from Russia and Belarus, a move Sweden is now considering.
The Creativity of the Biosphere
Theoretical biologist Stuart Kauffman argues that the evolution of life is an unpredictable process of self-organization, not a deterministic machine.
The Strategic Resurrection of Sweden’s Inland Railway
Decades after abandoning passenger service on the Inlandsbanan, Stockholm is reinvesting hundreds of millions to secure a vital logistics artery for Nordic defense.
The Firefighter’s Return: Martin Lundberg and the Pursuit of History
After a summer spent training as a firefighter, the veteran forward has returned to Skellefteå with a chance to secure a record-breaking sixth Swedish championship.
The Ryanair Paradox: How Provocative Budgeting Conquered the Skies
After decades of weaponized austerity and public friction, Europe’s dominant low-cost carrier is attempting to trade provocation for professionalism.
The Theatre of Derision in Westminster
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a growing chorus of mockery as his defense of Peter Mandelson’s diplomatic appointment begins to fray.
A Mass Food Poisoning Outbreak Hits a Swedish Sushi Chain
Health officials in Lerum, Sweden, are investigating a mass food poisoning event linked to a local sushi chain that has left hundreds ill.
The Sanitized Stage: A First Look at the Michael Jackson Biopic
Antoine Fuqua’s "Michael" offers a technically brilliant performance from Jaafar Jackson while carefully avoiding the artist’s most troubling controversies.
The Curated Legacy: The Controversy Surrounding the Michael Jackson Biopic
As the film "Michael" nears its premiere, critics argue that the omission of the singer’s most serious allegations turns a biography into a corporate defense.
Richard Gadd and the Visceral Architecture of Aggression
Following the success of "Baby Reindeer," Richard Gadd returns with a visceral examination of family dynamics and the architecture of male aggression.