EconomyThe popular and more flexible British neobank Revolut is launching a savings account on the Swedish market with interest rates up to 2.65 percent.
Sweden
Only one ambulance on duty in central Stockholm
Sweden"I would say it has never been as bad as it is now, not even during the pandemic", according to the chief safety representative for ambulance services.
Sweden Democrats’ “Sweden House” proposal now under government review
SwedenThe Swedish government is now tasking the National Board of Housing with developing proposals for type-approved small houses that can be built without building permits.
Sweden discovers strategic metals crucial for future technologies
SwedenThe deposit is estimated to be the largest of its kind within the EU - containing over 2.2 million tons of rare earth metals.
Five explosions reported in Malmö over the past week
SwedenMalmö, Sweden continues to be severely affected by explosive violence and police see a clear escalation.
Sweden: Over 900 convicted individuals evade prison sentences
SwedenA survey by Swedish news agency Siren shows that wanted criminals are present in half of the country's municipalities.
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The EU is the enemy of Europe
EditorialsThe EU and Europe are by no means synonyms but have in many ways become direct opposites.
Swedish food giant Axfood reports strong operating profit
EconomyThe Swedish food market continues to grow despite economic uncertainty.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Swedish climate extremists who blocked ambulance acquitted by Supreme Court
SwedenNot a threat to vital societal interests to demonstrate on the highway during rush hour, rules Sweden's Supreme Court.
Green Party economist: Good that fewer children are born in Sweden
SwedenPolitical measures to boost birth rates are "misguided", writes Swedish Green Party politician Lennart Olsen in the country’s largest daily.
Sweden’s Christian Democrats call for tax relief for families with children
SwedenHungary's nativity policy could serve as a model.
Almost total halt for imported berry pickers in Sweden
SwedenFrom over 5,000 applications approved by the Migration Agency in 2023 to fewer than 100 this year.
The forest lives when trees die
EnvironmentDead wood is vital - it provides shelter and food for many endangered species.
Moose and polecat added as threatened species on Sweden’s red list
EnvironmentAccording to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden's moose population has decreased by approximately one quarter over just ten years.
Fewer shootings in Sweden — but bomb attacks have doubled
Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Swedish government allocates hundreds of millions to World Bank’s aid fund
Economy"An important investment in the future, both for the world's low-income countries and for Sweden", comments Swedish Minister for International Development Benjamin Dousa.
Sweden now free of battery cages for hens
Sweden"This is clear evidence that long-term and persistent advocacy work makes a difference", says Benny Andersson, Secretary General of Djurens Rätt.
Sweden faces declining birth rates – government launches inquiry into causes
SwedenSwedish Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed points out that today's dating culture often leads to casual relationships – and rarely results in family formation.
Swedish government investigator sees no need for national ban on begging
SwedenFormer Swedish Supreme Court Justice Krister Thelin nevertheless proposes that begging should be criminalized - in accordance with the government's directive.
Russia ends cooperation with Sweden on nuclear accident response
WorldThe agreement was established after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster to ensure faster information exchange in the event of future nuclear accidents.
Swedish regional healthcare app run by chatbot makes serious errors
TechSeveral doctors warn that the medical app underestimates serious symptoms, which could have life-threatening consequences.
Soaring weapons prices risk consuming Sweden’s NATO buildup
SwedenAs much of the world increases military spending, the arms industry is taking the opportunity to drive up prices.
Hundreds of gang members control Swedish crime from abroad
SwedenWhen gang leaders flee to Turkey or Dubai, Swedish police are forced to build new international partnerships.
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