Tag: Sweden
The story of Northern Europe’s future population is one of stark regional contrast. This infographic reveals how countries like Sweden and Norway are projected to maintain steady growth, sustained by high living standards and strong immigration. Meanwhile, the Baltic states face a far more severe fate. Despite EU membership, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are projected to experience some of the world’s steepest population declines, as they remain unable to match the economic and social magnetism of their older Nordic peers, leading to sustained outmigration and plummeting numbers.
By awarding its peace prize to Trump’s favorite Venezuelan opposition figure, pro-war coup plotter Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Committee contravened the principles enshrined in its founding documents, as well as Swedish law, Julian Assange alleged in an explosive brief reviewed by The Grayzone.
Sweden’s credibility in the EU is being demolished by the Tidö parties’ actions in the case concerning Minister Johan Forssell’s son. Democracy means letting in the light – always, writes lawyer Igor Maté.
This infographic compares the average heights of men and women across the globe, ranking the top 10 tallest and bottom 10 shortest countries. Explore how genetics, nutrition, and socioeconomic factors shape these differences—and which nations have seen the most dramatic changes over time. From towering averages in Northern Europe to shorter statures in parts of Asia and Africa, discover the trends defining human height worldwide.
