EnvironmentReserves now cover 15 percent of Sweden's total area.
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Europeans have little contact with refugees
EuropeWestern Europeans are more supportive of Ukrainian refugees than migrants from non-European countries, survey shows.
Gender studies department closed down after internal conflicts
SwedenThe work environment problems and fights have been so extensive that Lund University in Sweden has now decided to close the department.
18-year-old arrested for the murder of Swedish Mikael Janicki
SwedenMohammed Mohammed has a long criminal record – but cannot currently be deported as he is a Swedish citizen.
Swedish government parties agree on new multi-billion aid to Ukraine
SwedenSpends an additional 6,5 billion EUR on military aid packages for Kiev and promises to “support Ukraine's struggle for as long as it takes”.
Swedish Integration Minister canceled safety walk – deemed too unsafe
SwedenJohan Pehrson's safety walk had to be canceled after warnings from the Swedish Security Service.
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Report: Academic freedom in Sweden is under threat
Sweden"This is serious. Self-censorship is a very dangerous development," comments Mats Persson (L), Minister for Education.
American university protests spreading to Sweden
Sweden”You cannot demand that the university manifest political views or take a stand on political issues,” says Lund University's Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström.
Swedes seem to be giving up on small ‘conservative’ parties
SwedenThe Christian Democrats and the Liberals are likely to lose their mandates in the EU - and the Center Party is just barely holding on.
Sweden’s welfare authority introduces new eating disorder guidelines
Sweden"Eating disorders are a major public health problem, but at the same time too many people do not get the care they need", says head of unit Sofia von Malortie.
Gang leaders in Sweden often escape punishment
SwedenDon't have to serve time for buying sex, guns, and drugs - as long as they're convicted of more serious crimes.
Despite inflation – Swedish drug prices at record lows
SwedenWhile many major product categories have skyrocketed in price in recent years, several types of drugs have become cheaper.
Author Jan Guillou slams Sweden’s defense agreement with the US as “Surrender Document”
Sweden"Now we are prisoners under contract on board the aircraft carrier, not knowing where we are going and having no say in the matter", the author says.
Sweden’s unique rock carvings
CultureThe motifs of the sibling carvings are very different from other rock carvings - and researchers don't know how to interpret them.
Swedish households financially crippled
Economy– Between 700,000 and one million Swedes are now experiencing financial difficulties, says a researcher at Statistics Sweden.
New mineral discovered in Sweden
EnvironmentDiscovered in western Bergslagen and named "Skogbyit" after Professor Henrik Skogby from the Swedish Museum of Natural History.
Unusually little sunshine this winter in Sweden
SwedenA fifth less sunshine than usual, and Gothenburg was less sunny than Stockholm.
Eight out of ten physicians affected by cuts
SwedenA large majority are also concerned that the cuts will lead to reduced access and quality of care in Sweden.
Stress-related sick leave skyrockets in Sweden
HealthAt the end of the year, 44,500 Swedes were on sick leave due to stress-related symptoms - a multi-fold increase since 2010.
Swedish police chief calls for ‘moral education’ to curb shootings.
Sweden– I think we should introduce the subject of ethics and morals in schools from pre-school, says Swedish police commissioner Carin Götbland.
New Sweden: Father shot in the head in front of his son
SwedenThe immigrant criminal gang could not stand being contradicted and shot the father in front of his 12-year-old son, according to witnesses.
Swedish food prices stable in March
EconomyIncreased by 0.1% last month, according to Matpriskollen's review.
The Swedish government expels Chinese journalist
Sweden– I think this violates the European Convention on Human Rights, says the journalists's lawyer.
Swedes can borrow seeds from local seed libraries
SwedenThe idea is to borrow seeds in the spring and return new seeds in the fall.
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