Violence

28 March 2022, Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz receives Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, with military honors in front of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa.

World

NORDICS

Gun violence up significantly in Sweden, investigation finds

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/31/22

This year has seen 18 people shot in Sweden so far, compared to five in the same time span in 2021

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Outbreaks of violence at protest against Covid measures in Brussels

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/22/21

The demonstrators were protesting about rules requiring people to show vaccine certificates in more settings, for example to eat at a restaurant

A Swedish police officer. Photo: Pixabay.

World

CRIME

Three injured in a violent attack in Sweden

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/18/21

Among the injured there are two children under the age of 10

World

GUNFIRE

Six killed in violence at Beirut protest over port blast probe

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/15/21

Hezbollah and its ally Amal accused the Christian Lebanese Forces of attacking their followers

An anti-LGBT graffiti last week next to a school in Kerava. Photo: Foreigner.fi

Finland

PRIDE WEEK

Young man beats several people at LGBT party in Jyväskylä

The Nomad Today 7/5/21

This is the second incident involving violence or threats against the LGBT community recorded in Finland during the celebration of Pride 2021

FILED - Participants of a bicycle rally of this year's Christopher Street Day (CSD) cycle through the city of Cologne with a rainbow flag. Instead of a large parade, which fell victim to the Corona pandemic, lesbians, gays and transsexuals marched through the streets in a bicycle demonstration during Corona Year to protest for their cause. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

World

DISCRIMINATION

EU: Pandemic has increased violence against LGBTI people

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/17/21

The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed every year on 17 May.

24 January 2021, Netherlands, Eindhoven: Debris of a burned out car can be seen in front of Eindhoven Central train station in the aftermath of a demonstration against the current coronavirus policy. Photo: Nik Oiko/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Protests against curfew in the Netherlands turn violent

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/21

More than 30 people were detained, police said.

08 January 2021, Mexico, Mexico City: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during his daily press conference at the National Palace. Photo: El Universal/El Universal via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

ORGANIZED CRIME

Number of murders in Mexico fell slightly in 2020

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/21/21

Mexico saw an average of nearly 100 murders a day last year, despite the slight decrease.

The Government Palace, lit in orange to demand an end to violence against women. Photo: Jaakko Ranta/Vnk.

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Finland raises its voice to demand an end to violence against women

The Nomad Today 11/25/20

The Government Palace has been illuminated in orange since Tuesday night in support of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

04 September 2020, Nepal, Lalitpur: Daily wagers and homeless people queue for free hot meals distributes by Hiteri foundation during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Photo: Skanda Gautam/dpa.

World

UN: Poverty, starvation hit people hard in wake of virus

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/10/20

The UN denounced a rise in discrimination, gender-based violence and limits placed on freedom of expression.

27 August 2020, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian special police forces take part in a raid against the drug gangs in Favela neighbourhood which is considered as one of the most dangerous spots in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Gabriel de Paiva/dpa.

World

REPORT

Brazilian police killed 3,148 people in the first semester

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/20

The total number of killings in the country increased by 6% to 22,680 in the first six months of this year.

24 August 2020, US, Kenosha: Graffiti can be seen on the front of the Kenosha County Court House after a demonstration following the shooting of Jacob Blake, an African-American man, by a white police officer the day before. Photo: Mark Hertzberg/dpa.

World

Man shot dead on sidelines of rallies for and against Trump in US

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/31/20

Around 2,500 Trump supporters had staged a convoy with several hundred cars through the north-western city, which led to skirmishes with left-wing groups and several arrests.

Spain, Malaga: An officer guides a group of immigrants after arriving at the coast of Almeria in Malaga. Photo: dpa.

World

REPORT

1,750 migrants died along African land routes in past 2 years

The Nomad Today 7/29/20

Sexual crimes do not only happen to women and girls, but also to men and boys, especially at security check points and during desert crossings, according to the UNHCR.

Norway, Sarpsborg: Police officers work at a crime scene where three women were stabbed late Tuesday night, police have arrested a perpetrator. One of the victims has been confirmed dead and one is critically injured. Photo: Fredrik Hagen/NTB/dpa

World

One woman dead, two others injured after Norway stabbing spree

The Nomad Today 7/16/20

One of the victims recognized the attacker, who was then arrested at his home.

Finland

MORE OFFENCES REPORTED

Domestic violence on the rise in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/2/20

Three out of four adult victims of domestic or intimate partner violence are women.

Thousands of demonstrators gather near the Minneapolis Police third precinct during the third day of demonstrations in response to the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi

World

Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Protesters vented rage over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following arrest.

Finland

Violent extremist threat in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

The violent extremist groups are spreading hate speech with the aim of recruiting more supporters to adopt their ideas.

Finland

10% of Finnish teachers report suffering violence in schools

The Nomad Today 2/18/20

More and more teachers are taking self-defence courses to protect themselves.

Cyber security hacker crime by Darwin Laganzon

Finland

International experts will meet in Helsinki to discuss how to prevent violent radicalisation

The Nomad Today 9/16/19

Violent radicalisation may lead to individuals joining violent extremist groups and, at its most extreme, can result in terrorist acts. During its Presidency of the EU Council, Finland intends to…