Did Sweden Rename ‘Christmas’ to ‘Winter Celebration’ in Order to Avoid Offending Muslims?
13 December 2018 - The so-called "war on Christmas" seemingly hasn't ended; it just changes location from time to time.
Tagged "sweden"
Man at Center of Nobel Literature Scandal Convicted of Rape
1 October 2018 - Jean-Claude Arnault, 72, a major cultural figure in Sweden, had faced two counts of rape for the same woman in 2011.
Swedish Study Notes Surge in Automated Twitter Accounts
30 August 2018 - The study by Sweden's defense research agency comes amid broader concerns over misinformation ahead of the election.
Thieves Steal Swedish Royal Jewels, Escape by Speedboat
1 August 2018 - Police say thieves have stolen priceless treasures from the Swedish royal regalia before speeding off by motorboat.
‘I Live in Sweden’: Facts About Swedish Society and Health Care
26 April 2018 - A popular meme outlines the purported benefits of living in Sweden.
Did Sweden Ban Mandatory Vaccinations for Children in 2017?
13 March 2018 - Spurious blogs and "alternative health" purveyors tried to misrepresent the country's already-voluntary vaccination program.
Do People in Sweden Have to Sign a ‘Consent Form’ Before Having Sex?
26 January 2018 - A right-wing Facebook page used a prank photograph to misrepresent a Swedish government proposal to change the country's consent laws.
Are Police in Sweden No Longer Investigating Rapes Since Migrants Arrived?
15 September 2017 - Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage cited the conspiracy web site InfoWars in a tweet claiming police in Sweden admitted they are "no longer" investigating rape.
Photographers Respond to Trump’s Comments On Sweden
12 September 2017 - "Last night in Sweden" launched in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial comments on the country's immigration policy.
DNA of Headless Torso Found on a Beach in Denmark Matches Swedish Journalist
23 August 2017 - Kim Wall was last seen alive on Danish inventor Peter Madsen's submarine, which subsequently sank. Madsen has been arrested.
Did a Man in Sweden Die From Penis Enhancement Surgery?
3 August 2017 - News articles accurately recount a real case published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Is a Wisconsin Company Offering to Microchip its Employees?
25 July 2017 - River Falls-based Three Square Market is giving its workers the option of voluntarily having a microchip implanted in their hands.
