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Threats and violence on the rise in Swedish schools
Sweden715 reports of physical violence at school so far in 2023.
Judge: “Epstein’s client list will be made public”
WorldIncludes witnesses as well as victims of abuse and Epstein's former employees.
German farmers protest government
EuropeTax breaks on diesel fuel for farmers will be eliminated to fund continued support for the war in Ukraine.
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No fuels are “fossil”
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One in ten get infected after hospital visit
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More Danish police need mental health support
DenmarkSignificant increase over the last two years.
Iranian-Swedish prisoner swap possible
SwedenThe "executioner" Hamid Noury can be exchanged for a jailed EU official and a doctor.
Russia may criminalize “Russophobia”
WorldThe main goal is to combat discrimination and abuse of Russian citizens abroad.
Protected identities of hundreds of Swedes exposed
SwedenAuthorities and landlords disclose Swedes' protected data due to "ignorance or carelessness".
US company uses wiretapping for marketing purposes
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France looks to ban Catholic organization
EuropeThe Academia Christiana "does not, in our opinion, correspond to the values of the French Republic", says interior minister Darminin.
Vatican to bless same-sex couples
WorldThose seeking a blessing should not be subjected to an "exhausting moral analysis", the church's leadership declares.
Sweden’s government wants to place prisoners abroad
SwedenThere is an acute shortage of space in Swedish prisons and remand prisons - the situation is described as unsustainable.
Volcanic eruption in Iceland
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Tesla bypasses postal blockade – sends license plates directly to customers
Sweden"We don't usually see these kinds of orders", notes the Transport Agency's press officer.
Israeli attacks kill at least 110
WorldMost are reported to be women and children - the death toll in Gaza now stands at around 19,000, according to sources.
Putin: “Finland in NATO means trouble”
World"There was no trouble. Now there will be", the Russian president warns, promising to create a new military district to secure the border.
Former US election commissioner: “The election was stolen by the CIA”
World– The election was stolen, and it was stolen by the CIA, says West Virginia secretary of state Mac Warner.
Swedes want to call relatives more often
SwedenFour out of ten Swedes wish they would call their loved ones more often instead of writing, according to a survey.
Missing UK teenager found in France
EuropeDisappeared in 2017 during a holiday trip to Spain.
Tougher penalties for gun crimes in Sweden after new year
SwedenLonger prison sentences for those who illegally handle firearms and explosives.
German Social Democrats: “Democracy is threatened” when voters vote “wrong”
Europe"Populists are on the rise", warns Social Democrat leader Bärbel Bas.
Sweden’s unemployment rate continues to rise
EconomyAt the end of November, almost 339,000 people were registered with the employment service.
Klarna CEO highlights sweeping debt issue: 80% of Swedes owe money
EconomyIn addition, the number of Klarna debts going to the Swedish Enforcement Authority has increased over the past three years.
One in five young Americans does not believe in the Holocaust
WorldSignificant difference between different age groups.
Swedish shootings cautionary tale in UN report
Sweden"Sweden has experienced unprecedented levels of gang violence and firearm-related deaths in recent years", the report states.
Survey: Low physical fitness among young Finns
FinlandPhysical ability is lower among students in rural areas than in urban areas.
Swedish study reveals Vikings’ sophisticated dental practices
CultureViking Age dentistry more advanced than previously thought, according to new studies at the University of Gothenburg.
Hungary blocks EU billions for Ukraine
Europe– Hungary is vetoing any money for Ukraine, laments Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Hamas demands: “Jerusalem the capital of an independent Palestine”
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Negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership begin
Europe"The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova", confirms European Council president Charles Michel.
Swedish court rules against veil at work
SwedenCivil Rights Defenders regrets the decision and says it is "concerned about the development".
Al Jazeera reporter’s home attacked by Israel
WorldThe station calls on the world to "halt the Israeli occupation forces’ brutal targeting of both journalists and civilians in the Gaza Strip".
Kristersson: “Unwavering support for Ukraine”
The Nordics"Ukraine's war is our war," says the Swedish prime minister.
Guyana fears Maduro’s invasion
World"A direct threat to our sovereignty and territorial integrity", according to Guyana's Foreign Minister.
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