Sweden"We are in an acute and national crisis where children are being used as child soldiers by adults", Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson said leader during a press conference.
Sweden
Prosecutor reluctant to talk about terror crime in Stockholm
SwedenRefers to the confidentiality of the investigation and will not answer what happened, where the crime occurred, or if anyone was injured.
School shooting in Sweden: “Conflict between students that degenerated”
SwedenChildren as young as five or six attend the violence-affected school, where "security" is described as a keyword that permeates daily life.
One in ten Swedish preschools could soon close
SwedenSweden's low birth rate could lead to "more than a thousand preschools disappearing", according to economist Annika Wallenskog.
Sweden: Quran burner charged with incitement against ethnic group
SwedenSalwan Momika has "made statements and handled a Quran in a manner intended to express contempt for Muslims because of their faith", the prosecutor said.
Sweden now the most multilingual country in the Western world
SwedenMore than 40% of all children and young people in Sweden now have a foreign background.
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Swedish Moderate party politicians: “Stores must stop accepting cash”
SwedenIf shops do not voluntarily comply, "the government must consider legislation to restrict the handling of cash", they urge.
Sweden: Organized crime drains welfare coffers
Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
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Swedish government gives money to ‘independent media’ – in Venezuela
SwedenExpressing deep concern that "Venezuela’s socialist regime is now doing everything it can to silence free speech and block oppositional voices".
The Swedish National Guard: “Extremely high number of stupid applications”
SwedenRecord interest - but about 10,000 dropped out when they realized what the mission entailed.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
Report: More migrants should get financial help to return home
Sweden"It is good that those who want to return voluntarily are offered support, including financial assistance", the Swedish migration minister commented on the report.
Sweden wins eleven medals at Paris 2024 Olympics
SportFour golds and 11 total medals put Sweden 16th in the medal standings.
Emigration is now greater than immigration to Sweden
Sweden"The government's work is paying off. The number of asylum applications is heading towards a historically low level", said Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Denmark considers border controls with Sweden after wave of violence
The NordicsMinister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard (S) is fed up with teenagers with Swedish citizenship traveling to Denmark to commit acts of violence.
300,000 people in Sweden live in loneliness
Sweden"I don't have anyone left, they're all gone", says Margareta, 91.
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Sweden and USA step up 6G cooperation
World"I look forward to further strengthening the Swedish-American partnership in 6G", said Cabinet Secretary Jan Knutsson.
Parents in Sweden dip into their children’s savings to make ends meet
Economy"The trend reflects the fact that many families with children are finding it difficult to make ends meet", says economist Stefan Westerberg.
Six Swedes given leading roles in EU committees
EuropeHowever, Sweden has not been assigned the chairmanship of any of the committees.
Moonshine gains popularity as alcohol becomes more expensive
SwedenInflation and a weak krona have led more Swedes to buy cheaper home-brewed alcohol, analysts say.
More deaths on Swedish railways – researchers try to reverse trend
SwedenLast year, 100 people died on Swedish railways - the vast majority of them suicides.
The Swedish Enforcement Authority hangs up on worried Swedes
SwedenNearly 30% of calls have been dropped so far this year - officials cite "tough business priorities".
One in five young Swedes still lives at home – doubling in a short time
Sweden"I think this shows that there is a need for some form of government support for housing", says Marie Linder, president of the Swedish Tenants' Association.
Swedish MP who voted against ‘gender swap’ bill punished by her party
Sweden"As punishment for voting against the legal gender change for 16-year-olds, I am leaving the Civil Affairs Committee", Ellen Juntti confirms.
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