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Download Scandinavia in focus book
SDN 2021-07-23 In this book, we will sail, in a journey to explore the Scandinavian civilization and the five Nordiccountries: (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland); to explore its geography, beautiful nature, political system, demographic structure, cultural features, and its religious map, as well as
Read MoreIn memoriam
Today we are remembering the young people whose lives were extinguished by a terrorist on Utøya in Norway. Today is a day to remember and honor the victims. And be reminded that terrorism, extremism and hatred must be fought no
Read MoreDialogue before all else
The Bishop of Oslo, Kari Veiteberg, has called for a boycott of Israel in light of the events taking place in and around the country in relation to the Palestinian territories. It is one of many international celebrations against what
Read MoreRight thing at the right time and place
After his article in Dagens Nyheter concerning the rights of Muslim children and wishes regarding fasting in Ramadan towards the media and schools, the author was unsurprisingly overwhelmed with response, both positive and negative. Many Muslims recognized themselves in the
Read MoreStanding up for justice
A book is under construction that documents the dramatic events in Skurup and Staffanstorp during the years 2020. During that year, the two municipalities tried to ban the veil in schools, contrary to religious freedom and prevailing laws. The principal
Read MoreOne of the most important days of the year
SDN 2021-01-06 Yesterday, February 4, was the “International Day of Human Fraternity”, an initiative stemming from an agreement between the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and supported by senior representatives of other religions, including Pope Francis. The
Read MoreMolotov cocktail attack on a church in the suburbs of Stockholm
SDN 2021-01-21 On Tuesday, the church in Spånga was attacked with three Molotov cocktails placed at the church gate and window, resulting in thick smoke inside. The police cordoned off the church and its cemetery to carry out the necessary
Read MoreSCR held a consultative meeting with the Scandinavian ecclesiastical delegation
SDN 2019-09-24 The Scandinavian Council for Relations (SCR) held a consultative meeting with the Scandinavian ecclesiastical delegation of on Tuesday 2019-09-24. The meeting was in in order to expand their field of work and increase cooperation and exchange of experiences.
Read MoreThe board of the Alazhar school gets sentenced to jail
SDN 2019-06-29 Four out of Alazharskolan’s management got their verdict from the district court where they were sentenced to between 2–4 years in prison. The underlying factors of the verdict were the protection of criminals and gross accounting breach. They
Read MoreAmani Loubani is a candidate for the EU- elections
SDN 2019-05-19 The politician from Malmö Amani Loubani (S) will be running for the EU-elections this year. Amani who’s originally from Palestine, is currently an active politician for the Socialdemocrats party. She came to Sweden as an eight-year-old and was
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