EnvironmentIn Sweden, nearly seven out of ten rural residents support the continued protection of wolves and other large carnivores.
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New media subsidy policy could lead to death of newspapers
SwedenMedia diversity in Sweden now depends on the good will of the Media Support Board, warns Swedish Journalists' Association president.
Swedish police officers testify to culture of silence
Sweden"Yes men" are rewarded, according to a study of the police's internal culture at University West.
US gains access to Swedish military bases under new agreement
SwedenThe Kristersson government signs an agreement allowing the US to store weapons and station military personnel on Swedish soil.
First Swedes portrayed by Africans in state-funded history program
CultureState broadcaster faces criticism from viewers for falsifying history in the most expensive tax-funded documentary ever.
Parliamentary Ombudsman: “Illegal to routinely search prisoners”
SwedenCalls on the Swedish prison service to "review its instructions and procedures".
Convicted climate activist avoids punishment
Sweden"It is a matter of acute emergency, and therefore it is obviously inappropriate to impose a penalty", writes the Stockholm District Court.
Analysts optimistic about winter electricity rates
EconomyHowever, if there is no wind or it is very cold, there is a risk that Swedish electricity prices will "skyrocket".
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Swedish police call for help in identifying suspects after Easter riots
SwedenPictures of 51 wanted persons have been published on the police website.
Sweden Democrats as big as Swedish ruling parties combined
SwedenThe Liberals and the Christian Democrats would have left the parliament if an election had been held today.
Swedish Christmas shopping faces first decline in a decade
SwedenA decline of up to two billion SEK is expected, according to the report by the Swedish Trade Research Institute.
Swedish otter nears red list removal amid recovery
EnvironmentThe population has increased - but there are still some concerns about the lovable mustelid.
The Swedish criminal justice system is being infiltrated by gang criminals
SwedenThe Swedish Prison and Probation Service hired a convicted female "dedicated humanitarian" - in fact, she was working for an imprisoned gang leader.
Loomis criticizes government report for failing to safeguard cash usage in Sweden
Swedenthe investigation contains no proposal to ensure that cash remains in Sweden, says Loomis CEO Karin Stålhandske.
Swedish crime report: Children part of gangsters’ tactics
SwedenMiddle school children are recruited by professional criminals - and often by other children.
Reading declines in Sweden
Sweden46% of men in Sweden have not read a book in the last year.
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Iceland experiences steepest birth rate decline since 1800s
IcelandA similar trend can be observed in Sweden and Norway.
Young Swedes worried about their finances
EconomyOne in three Swedes between the ages of 18 and 29 regularly worry about living beyond their means.
Koran burner Salwan Momika ordered to leave Sweden
SwedenFaces deportation after providing false information during his residency application process.
Turkey postpones Sweden’s NATO application
SwedenHungary also pauses the process - calls for "explanation" of Swedish criticism of Hungarian democracy.
US to gain access to Swedish military bases
Sweden"It is a deterrent to war and a stabilizer", argues Defense Minister Pål Jonsson.
Sweden tops northern Europe in organized crime
SwedenThe level of organized crime in Sweden now rivals that of Southern Europe.
More than 26,000 in Sweden despite deportation orders
SwedenAt least 8000 of them are wanted because they have gone underground and are hiding from the authorities.
Many Swedish children in joint custody
SwedenOver 200,000 children live alternately with each parent, according to a new report from Statistics Sweden.