WorldViktor Gaziev claims that Swedish authorities pressured him to join the war with promises of citizenship for his ex-wife.
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Swedish government proposal: Scraps nuclear power ban along coast and archipelago
Tech"We need the opportunity to evaluate all suitable locations for new nuclear power", says Swedish Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari.
Three criminal networks responsible for half of gang violence in Sweden
SwedenOf 50 mapped criminal networks in Sweden, three stand out and are responsible for the most serious violence – despite police dedicating enormous resources to stopping them.
Gävle restaurant shooting: Arrested 13-year-old known to police
SwedenThe boy is suspected of, among other things, six counts of attempted murder.
More young Swedes skeptical of democracy
SwedenOnly 23 percent feel they have the opportunity to influence society.
Sweden invests billions in roads and railways – will take 25 years to catch up
SwedenDecades of deprioritized maintenance mean that Sweden's railway system is not expected to be in proper condition until 2050.
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Swedes turn to private apps as social media sharing declines
Tech"The larger the services become, the more they are filled with content that users haven't asked for".
Swedish government opens wallet to combat “racism”
SwedenTaxpayers' money designated to combat "antisemitism, antiziganism, anti-Muslim and anti-Black racism, as well as discrimination against the Sami people".
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Researchers: More people affected by meat allergy as ticks spread
Health"Unfortunately, there is no treatment other than having to avoid mammalian meat", states Professor Marianne van Hage.
Swedish government increases aid to Syria’s jihadist regime
WorldAllocated an additional €27 million from Sweden’s taxpayers.
Screen time decreases among Swedish children
SwedenMore young children read books or magazines daily.
Sweden first to use psychedelics to treat anorexia
Science"If the treatment is successful, I see no obstacle to psychedelic drugs becoming an established treatment for anorexia nervosa in the future", says senior physician Poya Moyahed Rad.
Female paramedic killed in stabbing in Sweden
Sweden"A textbook case of someone who should not have received an ambulance", the Swedish Ambulance Association said, stressing the murder could have been prevented.
Six kilos of medieval silver treasure found in Stockholm
Culture"Likely one of the largest silver treasures from the early medieval period found in Sweden", according to the County Administrative Board.
Swedish MP reported for hate crime after calling genocide-critical Jews “beasts”
SwedenMattias Karlsson's eagerness to condemn "antisemitism" took an unexpected turn when he himself became the one reported to police for hate speech.
Orbán: “We feel sorry for the Swedes”
EuropeThe war of words continues as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán describes the Swedish people as "trapped in disorder while their leaders spend their time pointing fingers".
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Logging in Sweden may have worsened the flood disaster
EnvironmentForestry may have worsened the accidents in northern Sweden, according to an analysis from the Swedish Forest Agency.
Only 1 in 80 Swedish special shelters meets modern standards
SwedenNext year, two additional large shelters will be completed. However, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency cannot say when the remaining 77 will be finished.
Swedish PM: “Don’t bring Middle Eastern conflicts to Swedish streets”
SwedenCritics point out that the Moderates party have for many years pushed for mass immigration specifically from the Middle East – and that they continue to do this.
Orbán: Swedish leaders have driven the country into “barbarism and collapse”
WorldSwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson calls the statement "outrageous lies" and claims that Hungary's Prime Minister is "desperate ahead of the upcoming election".
Swedish teachers’ union warns: Threats and violence becoming normalized in schools
SwedenTeachers working in after-school programs are among the worst affected according to the report.
Thousands of Swedes unaware of their high blood pressure
Health"If we could catch more cases, we would avoid 30,000 cases of heart attack, stroke and heart failure annually", states epidemiologist Mattias Brunström.
More Swedish adults worry about children’s mental health
SwedenAt the same time, many testify that they don't know where to turn when their child needs help.
Swedish government proposes prison from age 13
Sweden"We still have levels of violence that no decent society can accept", argue the leaders of the center-right governing coalition.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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