Sweden“He lived for his wife and children. It's unbelievable that he was murdered", said a family friend.
Sweden
Sweden has lowest cash usage in the world
SwedenAt the same time, Sweden confidence in the cashless society is waning.
Sweden sees continued high immigration under Tidö government
SwedenFigures suggest that around 100,000 new residence permits will be issued in 2024.
Criminal gangs target swedish youth football clubs
Sweden"There have even been death threats", says Mikael Westerlind of Masthuggets football club in Gothenburg.
Record long queues for healthcare in Sweden
SwedenThe longest queues for health services since statistics began to be kept.
Half of Swedes think they will get divorced at least once
SwedenAt the same time, fewer Swedes are getting married.
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Nuclear war would wipe out the Swedes
Science99% of the population would starve to death in the event of a nuclear war between the US and Russia, according to a simulation by scientists.
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One in three Swedes worry about food shortages
EconomyMore than half of the respondents believe that Sweden will not be able to provide for its population in times of crisis.
More Swedes apply for debt restructuring – but most are rejected
Economy“Debt restructuring is not a shortcut, but a last resort”, says Per-Olof Lindh, Department Head at the Swedish Enforcement Authority.
Swedish youth choose mobile phones over sex
SwedenMore than half of 18-24 year olds would rather give up sex than their mobile phone, according to a survey by Swappie.
Sweden’s foreign minister: “Which groups come here matters”
Sweden"It is less of a problem to receive those who are like us", emphasises the new Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
The Swedish government launches AI inquiry
TechWill examine "the need for national adaptations" to the new EU AI regulation.
Northvolt faces pressure following toxic chemical leak
SwedenAccording to reports, staff repeatedly warned about the use of faulty machinery, with no noticeable response from management.
Grand celebration of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China at Stockholm concert hall
CultureIn addition to the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Sweden's new Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, attended the event.
Sweden’s Supreme Court: Media cannot be forced to share material from riots
SwedenMedia are not obliged to disclose material from the riots in Rosengård in 2023, the Supreme Court rules.
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Norwegian youth threatened by Swedish gangs
The NordicsKnown criminal networks based in Sweden are described by the police as a serious threat in northern Norway.
Swedish police officers may be exempt from student loan repayments
Sweden“Police trainees should be able to have their student loans repaid or written off under certain conditions”, confirms the Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Swedish teachers worry about students having guns
SwedenOne in five secondary school teachers is afraid students will bring weapons to school.
Social worker gets 7 years for rape and robbery in Stockholm
SwedenSalar Zandi extorted sex and money from foreign prostitutes at knife- and gunpoint. He has now been sentenced to seven years and ten months in prison.
Swedish insurance company: Fewer accidents on Friday the 13th
SwedenThe insurance company Folksam has reviewed all registered claims and says that the “unlucky day” seems to be just a persistent myth.
Swedish government wants to invest in voluntary repatriation: “Important issue for Sweden”
Sweden"People who have come to Sweden may feel that life has not turned out as they had planned, that they long to return to their home country but lack the finances or other things to do so".
Swedish skin cancer cases fall for first time in half century
SwedenImmigration of people with darker skin and the tendency of Swedes to spend more time indoors, might be two possible explanations.
Comment: Who believes the Prime Minister’s fairy tales?
CommentJenny Piper: According to Kristersson, there is no end to how great Sweden has become under the bourgeois government. Unfortunately, a large part of the Swedish population seems to be buying the fairy tales.
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